Mesa traffic stop turns up massive haul of meth, fentanyl and cash — suspect...
MESA, Ariz. - A routine traffic stop in Mesa led police to thousands of dollars in cash and a massive drug bust involving methamphetamine, fentanyl and heroin, authorities said. Jesus Octavio Lopez-Lopez (inset) was arrested after a Mesa traffic stop led police to uncover over three pounds of methamphetamine, fentanyl,
Yuma-area boaters save family swept away by current
Following a dramatic rescue by two alert boaters, the family is sharing their story to advocate for water safety across the community. Karina Bazarte reports.
Bygone mall favorite Hot Dog on a Stick plans return to Arizona
Hot Dog on a Stick, the long running West Coast hot dog and lemonade-focused chain, is under new ownership and in talks for a return to Arizona. The mall staple, which had locations in the now defunct Paradise Valley Mall and Metrocenter, as well as Chandler Fashion Center, closed its remaining stores in Arizona in 201
Phoenix looks to extend Safe Outdoor Space for people experiencing homelessness
With the city’s permit set to expire on their Safe Outdoor Space this fall, leaders are looking at how to extend that commitment for years to come.
Driver seriously hurt after crash in south Phoenix
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — A single-car crash is restricting a busy road in south Phoenix on Friday afternoon. Around 4:50 p.m., Phoenix police said officers were in the area of Seventh Avenue and Broadway Road and shared an image of a red sedan to the side of the street and police tape stretching across the road.
Community rallies to help struggling Scottsdale donut shop
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. - Running a donut shop is a grind – as one worker noted, "Early is an understatement. We start at 11, 12 at night." It's a grind Daniel Tes does not take for granted. "The people, the creativity," Tes said. "Creating donuts and coming up with different...
SAFE Alert issued for missing nonverbal 23-year-old man last seen near Camelback Road
Authorities issued a SAFE Alert on Friday for a nonverbal 23-year-old man who went missing in Phoenix. Payden Deontae Simmons was last seen Thursday in the area of North 75th Avenue and Camelback Road, according to the Phoenix Police Department. Simmons is described 6 feet tall and 145 pounds, with...
Arizona outdoor workers now protected by first-ever statewide heat safety rules
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — For the first time, Arizona has statewide safety regulations requiring water, shade, and a place to rest on all outdoor job sites — a change advocates say was long overdue as workers labor in triple-digit temperatures. Workers describe extreme conditions. Aaron McDonald, apprenticeship coordinator
Why Phoenix Residents Head to This Cool Pine Forest Town Every Summer
When Phoenix summers push past 110 degrees for weeks at a stretch, a two-hour drive can feel like crossing into a completely different world. That world has a name: Payson, Arizona. Tucked beneath the dramatic cliffs of the Mogollon Rim at 5,000 feet of elevation, this small mountain town has quietly become one of the
Chandler cops’ real-time sting stops serial gunman during active armed robbery: PD
Police in Chandler arrested Chalina Harrison after they say license plate reading technology tracked her getaway van during a July armed robbery spree. Detectives say they caught Harrison stepping out of a business she had just robbed at gunpoint on July 7, three days after a similar hold-up on Independence Day.

















