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Police have identified a man who allegedly shot at Chandler police officers while running away from a traffic stop in Chandler on Thursday. The man, identified as 26-year-old Gabriel Leon, allegedly ran behind a building before coming out from behind a nearby storage facility, which is when multiple police officers...

Police believe the driver, identified as 23-year-old Emiliano Lahi, may have been speeding when he struck a pole.

PHOENIX (AZFamily) — A north Phoenix freeway is back open after a serious crash sent two people to the hospital Monday morning. The collision happened around 10:30 a.m. on the westbound Loop 101 Agua Fria freeway near 27th Avenue, just east of the Interstate 17 transition. An Arizona Department...

PHOENIX (AZFamily) — A homicide investigation is underway after officers say they found a woman’s body on the side of a busy west Phoenix road. Just before 11 p.m. on Friday, police responded to the area of Broadway Road and 55th Avenue after getting reports of an object on the side of the road that appeared to be a...

PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Look for sunny skies and near record heat in Phoenix today, with weather changes on tap for later this week. Clear skies, light winds and a forecast high of 85 can be expected in the Valley to start the new week. That’s just one degree shy of the record of 86 degrees for today’s date and 15...

As a self-proclaimed BBQ enthusiast, I’ve tried my fair share of smokehouses in Arizona, but none have impressed me quite like The Thumb at 9393 E Bell Rd in Scottsdale. Tucked away behind a humble gas station, this underrated eatery is a masterclass in low-and-slow cooking. I recall my...

SCOTTSDALE, AZ (AZFamily) — A serious crash sent three people to the hospital in Scottsdale early Monday morning. Authorities say three vehicles were involved in the crash shortly before 9:30 a.m. near 74th Street and McDowell Road, east of Scottsdale Road. One person was rushed to the hospital with...

CHARLOTTE, NC - MAY 18: Scottie Scheffler (USA) plays his tee shot at the 10th hole during the final round of the PGA Championship at Quail Hollow Country Club on May 18, 2025 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) The 2026 Waste Management Phoenix...

Arizona might not be the first place people think of for fried chicken, but the results are impressive. These eateries understand that great fried chicken is all about technique, seasoning, and patience. The crust is crisp, the meat stays juicy, and the flavor shows real care. Some spots keep things...

There is something about a perfect carne asada plate that turns an ordinary meal into a small celebration. In Arizona, these places still serve it sizzling, fragrant, and piled high with the good stuff. You will taste smoke, lime, fire, and history in every bite. Keep this list close the...