Chandler man accused of killing ex-wife’s dad found dead in Alaska
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — A Chandler man wanted by authorities in Alaska for murder was found dead Monday morning. Matthew Becker, 61, owned Chuckleheads, a popular comedy club in Bisbee. He’s accused of killing his ex-wife’s father and also attempting to kill her on Saturday. Becker’s body was...
Anastasia Casey, 16, missing from Mesa, police say
The Mesa Police Department is seeking the public's help in locating 16-year-old Anastasia Casey who is missing and was last seen at 9:45 p.m. March 15 near Signal Butte and Broadway. She was
Crescent moon symbolizing Ramadan found destroyed on A Mountain in Tempe
TEMPE, AZ (AZFamily) — Officials say a crescent moon, built by students to celebrate Ramadan, was found destroyed on a Tempe mountain this week. The City of Tempe says a student group designed and built a 15-foot-tall crescent moon to shine atop A Mountain during Ramadan, a holiday observed by Muslims as a month of...
Whole Foods opening 3 new metro Phoenix stores, including 2 debuts
Whole Foods is expanding in metro Phoenix, with three new locations in the works. Whole Foods operates 10 stores in Arizona, five of which are in metro Phoenix. All the current locations are clustered in the east and central Valley, with stores in Scottsdale, Chandler, Tempe and Phoenix. Two of the new locations are...
No Gilbert water hikes next year but delinquents will get hit soon
Gilbert residents hit with steep utility bill hikes in the past years will get a brief reprieve in 2027, as town officials confirmed they aren’t planning any in the coming fiscal year. However, about 4,500 of the town’s commercial and residential customers who are past due on their utility...
Mesa Council to vote on higher Falcon Field fees
Mesa City Council will consider new fees and higher charges March 23 for Falcon Field Airport in an effort to keep the general aviation facility self-sustaining. If approved they become effective May 1. A bone of contention with most pilots, however, is the proposal to implement for the first time...
Dump Truck Slam Near Lake Pleasant Turns SR 74 into Deadly Pileup
A Monday drive on State Route 74 near Lake Pleasant turned tragic when a chain-reaction crash left a Phoenix man dead, a teenage passenger clinging to life, and the highway shut down for hours as first responders worked the scene. How the Crash Unfolded. According to KTAR News, investigators say...
This USPS mail carrier in Phoenix says he’s never seen morale so low
The U.S. Postal Service and the National Association of Letter Carriers have opened contract negotiations to try to come up with a deal on a new collective bargaining agreement. Eric Gregorovic said the talks are in the very early stages and can take from six to eight months up to...
Brothers accused of shooting at Phoenix police helicopter
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Two brothers are accused of firing shots at a Phoenix police helicopter earlier this week. Burtron Smith, 33, and Duane Bryant, 28, were arrested in connection with the alleged crime. On Monday, just before 1:30 a.m., officers received reports of shots fired at the Escala Apartments,...
Phoenix Police Warn of Phone Scam Targeting Seniors
While browsing InTown today, I noticed a warning from police in Phoenix that many families may want to pass along. Authorities say scammers are targeting older residents through phone calls pretending to be law enforcement officers or bank officials.
