Meth trafficker sentenced to 5 years after $30,000 Phoenix drug deal
PHOENIX — A drug trafficker who delivered more than 32 pounds of methamphetamine to a confidential informant in a Phoenix parking lot has been sentenced to five years in state prison. Miguel Angel Leon was sentenced Monday in Maricopa County Superior Court after previously pleading guilty to possession of...
Small plane goes off runway at Queen Creek airpark
QUEEN CREEK, Ariz. — A small plane went off the runway at an airpark in the East Valley, Queen Creek officials said. No injuries were reported from the incident on Tuesday morning at Pegasus Airpark. The runway was closed as crews cleared the area. Details on what led up...
The 4 most exciting new restaurants and cafes that opened in April
Restaurants open and close around the Valley all the time. But every so often, a new spot really catches our attention. Whether their owners promise unique cuisine, have crafted a gorgeous environment or bring something fun to the Valley, there are some new spots we just can’t wait to visit.
Camelback Scare As Phoenix Crews Tackle Risky Cholla Trail Rescue
Technical rescue crews with the Phoenix Fire Department fanned out across Camelback Mountain's Cholla Trailhead on Tuesday afternoon as they worked to reach a patient in steep, rocky terrain, the agency said. Crews staged at the base while teams moved higher up the mountain, and authorities asked hikers to avoid the area until the extraction was finished.
Tempe middle school assault: Family considers legal action after video shows violent attack
TEMPE, AZ — A 13-year-old boy was punched and kicked repeatedly at a Tempe middle school, and his family is now considering legal action against the district. A dispute over a dodgeball game led to a violent assault at Geneva Epps Mosley Middle School in Tempe, according to a police report, and the victim's family says campus security failed to intervene.
San Diego Rib Star Phil’s BBQ Fires Up First Arizona Spot In Chandler
San Diego favorite Phil’s BBQ is getting ready to fire up its first Arizona pit in Chandler, with plans to move into the former Abuelo’s space at 3440 W Chandler Blvd, according to a city application. The restaurant group is eyeing the East Valley city as its next...
Scottsdale Homeowners Say Trendy Floor Shop Took Cash, Never Delivered
For a growing group of Scottsdale homeowners, the only thing installed after they paid for high-end floors is frustration. Several customers say they handed over thousands of dollars for hardwood and luxury plank flooring from a local company, then spent months waiting for deliveries that never came. The stalled projects, delayed or missing refunds, and a flurry of legal moves have left homes...
Phoenix eyes limits to food and medical aid to homeless in parks
The Phoenix City Council is poised to crack down on organizations that provide food and medical aid to unhoused people in parks. Why it matters: Homeless people often suffer from lack of medical care and food, and the proposed ordinance would make it more difficult to provide them. Supporters of...
WATCH: $4K bottle of liquor stolen from upscale Tempe restaurant
TEMPE, AZ (AZFamily) — An upscale Tempe restaurant is asking the public for help identifying a pair of crooks who reportedly swiped a pricey bottle of liquor. The theft was reported at the popular Three Thirty Three restaurant, located off of the Loop 202 Red Mountain and Scottsdale Road, late Monday night.
Man arrested and charged after child allegedly exposed to cocaine
Timothy Nixon was arrested Sunday, May 3, after detectives found more than 28 grams of cocaine and drug paraphernalia inside a home on Grace Street, according to arrest warrants.

















