17-year-old arrested in Phoenix for making online threat to Imagine Prep in Surprise
SURPRISE, Ariz. — A 17-year-old juvenile was arrested on Friday in Phoenix for making a violent online threat to a school in the West Valley, according to the Surprise Police Department. On Jan. 22, the Surprise Police Department was notified of a threatening social media post directed towards Imagine...
Mesa assisted living owners permanently barred after abuse settlement
MESA, AZ (AZFamily) — The owners of a long-embattled Mesa assisted living facility are permanently barred from caring for vulnerable adults, following an abuse and neglect settlement on Wednesday. The Arizona Attorney General’s Office said the former Heritage Village Assisted Living, owned by Gary and Tracy...
Mesa Police Department responds to concerns of federal agency presence in their community
MESA, Ariz. — The Mesa Police Department issued a statement on Saturday in response to concerns of federal agencies in their community. The city's police department said that, amidst concerns of ICE or United States military personnel in their community, their goal is to clearly communicate their role as Mesa police...
Mesa 3rd alarm fire leaves 6 hospitalized with serious burns near Dobson and Baseline...
MESA, AZ — Mesa fire crews are fighting a fire at an eight-unit apartment building near Dobson and Baseline roads. Mesa Fire says the fire broke out around 1:54 a.m. Saturday. When firefighters and Mesa police arrived, they found two adults and four children all suffering from serious burns,...
5 busted as Arizona cops crush luxury car theft ring
Arizona investigators say a sophisticated crew of car thieves spent months quietly stripping luxury vehicles out of upscale neighborhoods, until a coordinated operation ended the scheme with five arrests and a trail of damaged high-end cars. The takedown, led by the Arizona Department of Public Safety, targeted what...
Police statement points to ICE ramping up in Phoenix, attorney says
Weeks have passed since a national report by The Bulwark said Phoenix would soon become the focus of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Now Phoenix police say they don't use tactics the federal agency has become known for. In a preemptive statement, Phoenix police say that while officers do not...
Gilbert Breaks Ground on Next Phase of Desert Sky Park
Gilbert officially broke ground on Phase II of Desert Sky Park, marking a major milestone in the continued expansion of one of the community’s most popular parks. Construction is expected to take approximately 24 months to complete. Town leaders, Parks and Recreation staff, and project teams gathered Thursday...
Winter storm set to barrel throughout much of US
Zach Prelutsky spoke with travellers at Phoenix Sky Harbor, many of whom say they're grateful to be out of the frigid temps.
Phoenix Sky Harbor braces for cancelations from eastern winter storm
Texas and Oklahoma are bracing for heavy snow and ice that could make roadways treacherous Friday in what forecasters predict will be some of the initial effects of a huge, dayslong winter storm.
These 5 U.S. Cities Have Secretly Become Retirement Hot Spots
Florida has long been considered the ultimate retirement destination in the U.S., thanks to its warm weather, abundant sunshine, favorable tax policies, and senior-friendly communities. In fact, more than one-fifth of the Sunshine State’s population is over the age of 65. While Florida continues to attract thousands...

















