Phoenix man sent to prison for laundering millions in online romance scam
A Phoenix man who helped launder nearly $4 million in proceeds from romance scams was sentenced in federal court May 5, capping off a case that highlights the growing reach and impact of online financial fraud schemes in Arizona and nationwide. Kingsley Sebastian Ibhadore, a Nigerian citizen and lawful U.S. resident,...
3 dead and 5 injured after a fight led to a shooting at a...
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — A fight between a group of people with a history of “bad blood” escalated Sunday night into a shooting during a crowded event outside a suburban Phoenix restaurant, leaving three dead including a teenager and five others injured, police said. The shooting at an outdoor venue outside of El...
The Massive Thrift Store In Arizona That Local Bargain Hunters Can’t Get Enough Of
Tucked away in a modest blue building in Phoenix sits a secondhand paradise that’s become the worst-kept secret among Arizona’s savvy shoppers. The Assistance League of Phoenix Thrift Boutique transforms the simple act of bargain hunting into a community-changing mission that’s clothing thousands of kids across the...
San Carlos Apache tribal members walk 80 miles to fight for sacred site
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — On Sunday, May 4, members of the San Carlos Apache Tribe started their 80-mile sacred run to protest a mining operation from being built on sacred grounds. The sacred run started in Oak Flat, and members will end in downtown Phoenix ahead of a federal court...
Self-Driving Trucks Have Hit The Road
The Aurora Driver has already sent deliveries between Dallas and Houston without a human driver. A self-driving commercial trucking service has launched and sent deliveries between two Texas locales. Aurora Innovation, Inc. has announced that it has debuted the Aurora Driver, which has completed over 1,200 miles...
Weekend wrap: Here are the biggest Arizona news stories from May 2-4
PHOENIX — From the first suspect in the Preston Lord murder case being sentenced to Arizona DPS troopers urging for workspace reform, here are some of the Valley’s top news stories from May 2-4. The first of seven suspects accused of killing Preston Lord in a group assault in 2023 was sentenced on Friday.
Showers and Thunderstorms Possible, with Sunny Days and Rising Temps Ahead
Residents of Phoenix should keep their umbrellas close at hand as the weather is set to be a mixed bag in the coming days. The National Weather Service forecasts a chance of showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 5:00 p.m. today, with mostly sunny skies and a high near 79 degrees earlier in the day. Southwest...
Chandler teacher in the running for major gifts
A Valley teacher is standing out for her unique abilities, and could be rewarded for them. FOX 10's Steve Nielsen tells us why.
Extra $50M needed for ‘toilets to taps’ plan
The Scottsdale Water Department is proud of its 54-year track record of “providing the highest quality water and service to our customers.”. As far as advanced techniques? You can’t get better than us, local water folks state:. “The Scottsdale Water Campus is home to the Advanced Water Treatment...
Ex-superintendent’s career obliterated in quiet disgrace
Denise Birdwell’s career as a school superintendent ended in 2018 in Scottsdale with a bang. Her career as an educator ended with a whimper on April 28 when the Arizona Board of Education revoked all her certificates as a teacher and school administrator. The reasons involved just not her...