Man dies after crashing into block wall in Queen Creek
QUEEN CREEK, AZ (AZFamily)— A man died Friday morning after police say he may have suffered a medical emergency before crashing his car into a wall in Queen Creek. Just before 8 a.m., first responders were called to a single-vehicle crash near Ironwood and Germann roads, according to the Queen Creek Police Department.
Woman accused of using threatening note to rob Phoenix-area banks
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — A woman is behind bars after she used the same method to rob four banks in the Phoenix area two years ago, according to federal court documents obtained by Arizona’s Family Thursday. The FBI said Vanessa Thompson has been charged in connection with two bank...
North Phoenix Hospital Gets $170 Million Facelift, Adds 34 Beds
After nearly three years of work and a price tag of $170 million, HonorHealth Deer Valley Medical Center in north Phoenix has wrapped a major overhaul that adds 34 patient beds and significantly reshapes the campus. The multi-phase project centers on a new four-story, 166,000-square-foot patient care pavilion, four additional...
Serrano’s Mexican Restaurants to close one Mesa location in May
Serrano’s Mexican Restaurants will close one of its Mesa locations in May after over 30 years, while other locations remain open.
What Most Arizona Residents Don’t Realize About Yellowjackets in Their Backyards
Yellowjackets are part of everyday life across Arizona, yet many people misunderstand what they are actually seeing when these fast, bright insects begin circling outdoor spaces. They are often labeled simply as aggressive wasps, but their behavior is far more complex and tied closely to seasonal cycles, food availability, and environmental pressures unique to desert ecosystems. In backyards across Phoenix, Tucson, and smaller desert...
Ex-Phoenix officer pleads not guilty to theft
An ex-Phoenix Police officer who is accused of stealing thousands of dollars from fellow officers appeared before a judge on April 30. FOX 10's Ellen McNamara reports.
Man has life-threatening injuries after being shot in central Phoenix
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — A man is fighting for his life after a shooting in central Phoenix on Thursday night. Just after 7 p.m., officers were called out to the area of 36th Avenue and Dunlap Avenue. When officers arrived, they found a man who had be shot at least once.
Flower Child expanding with new restaurants in 3 West Valley cities
PHOENIX — The popular health-forward restaurant Flower Child is expanding its presence in the Phoenix area, with plans to open three new locations in the West Valley over the next two years. The Arizona-born brand, part of Fox Restaurant Concepts, will open restaurants in Peoria, Goodyear and Surprise between...
Mystery Millionaire Hits Powerball At Scottsdale Circle K, Then Vanishes
A $1 million Powerball ticket from Wednesday’s drawing was sold at a Circle K in Scottsdale, and the winner is still a no‑show, according to Arizona Lottery officials. For now, the seven‑figure prize is known only as the big hit tied to a north Scottsdale convenience store, part of a streak of hefty wins that has Arizonans double‑checking glove compartments, junk...
ASU booted a group that feeds the homeless outside a campus building
For the past few years, Food Not Bombs PHX has set up tables and distributed food on the patio outside the student center at Arizona State University’s downtown campus overlooking Civic Space Park. Volunteers bring scavenged and donated vegan and vegetarian food — curries, pastas, fruits — to serve to anyone who wants it, homeless or not.

















