2 boys critically hurt in south Phoenix crash; Impairment suspected
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Impairment is believed to be a factor in a crash that critically injured two young boys and hospitalized two adults in south Phoenix on Friday night. Just before 8 p.m., first responders were dispatched to 19th and Southern avenues for a crash involving a pickup truck and a car, according to the...
Red-light runner causes chain-reaction crash in Tempe; 3 hurt
TEMPE, AZ (AZFamily) — Three people are in the hospital after a red-light runner caused a multi-car crash in Tempe early Sunday morning. The crash happened near Baseline Road and Priest Drive and involved two vehicles and two Waymos. According to Tempe police, a driver ran a red light and crashed into a second...
Mesa firefighter injured during fire response at Someburros restaurant
MESA, Ariz. — The Mesa Fire & Medical Department responded to a fire at Someburros restaurant near Guadalupe and Signal Butte roads Sunday morning. Officials said crews responded to a small grease fire at the popular restaurant. The fire was controlled quickly with no extension to the building. A...
Reports of ‘aggressive’ bobcat closes down Arizona hiking trail
Forest officials said the Peralta Trailhead was closed until further notice as wildlife officials investigate reports of an aggressive bobcat.
25-year-old man arrested after domestic violence incident and barricade in Mesa
A 25-year-old man is in custody after a domestic violence incident and barricade situation that began Friday night and ended Saturday, Mesa police say.
Raise a glass at Arizona Wine Festival
The Square PHX (formerly Heritage Square) will play host to the 2026 Arizona Wine Festival, scheduled for Jan. 24-25 and featuring 20 Arizona wineries, 70 artist, craft and artisan vendors, food trucks and live entertainment. Along with attendance by some of Arizona’s best wineries, the event introduces new...
Mesa Police expand response options with drone first responder program
MESA, AZ (AZFamily) — Mesa police have implemented a Drone First Responder program that allows pilots to fly drones to active calls from miles away, sometimes arriving before patrol officers. The program uses a drone operated remotely from the department’s Real Time Crime Center, providing officers with aerial...
Man found shot outside QuikTrip in east Phoenix
Shortly before 8 a.m., officers were called to a QuikTrip store at 44th and Oak streets, between Thomas and McDowell roads. The victim is in critical condition.
Suspects in Mercedes Vega murder case appear in court
Prosecutors are being asked to sever two different cases related to the death of the Tempe woman. Mickaela Castillo reports.
Murder investigation underway in West Phoenix
Police are investigating the death of a 44-year-old man in the West Valley. So far, no arrests have been made.

















