Popular Valley barbecue spot closes restaurant after 6 months
Word of Mouth Grill, a popular Tempe barbecue joint, expanded in April, opening its second location in Ahwatukee. But now, after just over six months, the restaurant has closed. Word of Mouth is the brainchild of pitmaster Demetrious Makel and his wife Jacque Gomez-Makel. The business started as a roving...
Migrants charged for shooting guns in crowded national park
EL PASO, Texas (Border Report) – Federal prosecutors have filed charges against two men from Mexico allegedly caught firing guns in a public venue east of Phoenix. Luis Alfonso Hernandez Felix and Jose Romario Zazueta Valenzuela were taken into custody after U.S. Forest Service agents observed “a group of subjects...
Sheriff Sheridan questions accuracy of audit that accuses MCSO of overreporting oversight costs
PHOENIX – Maricopa County Sheriff Jerry Sheridan is questioning the accuracy of an audit that found his agency allegedly overreported the cost of court-ordered oversight in a long-running racial-profiling case by tens of millions of dollars. A court-ordered monitor has been reviewing MCSO operations for over a decade...
New videos show deadly road rage shooting in Tempe
TEMPE, AZ (AZFamily) — The Tempe Police Department released videos on Monday that show a road rage shooting over the summer that left a father dead in front of his 9-and 8-year-old sons and its aftermath. Investigators said 46-year-old Dustin Jackson shot and killed 29-year-old Steven Bevan near Warner...
Flooding damages East Valley homes; man killed in Phoenix shooting l Morning News Brief
From flash flooding that caused destruction in an East Valley neighborhood to a shooting at a Phoenix home that left a man dead, here's a look at some of your top headlines for the morning of October 13. 1. Destruction from floodwaters. What we know: — Storms pounded a Mesa...
‘We’ve never had it this level’: Gilbert family wakes to flooded basement after overnight...
GILBERT, Ariz. — A Gilbert family is cleaning up after floodwaters poured into their home early Sunday morning. Stacy Adams said she’s used to dealing with large amounts of water on her property, but not what she saw overnight. “We've never had it this level,” Adams said.
City throws in towel on casitas
As Kenny Rogers has been advising for going on 50 years, you got to know when to hold ’em – and when to fold. Facing a new state law that some worry could cause “an explosion” of casitas, which can be turned into short-term rentals, Scottsdale puffed up – then backed away and fell in line.
9 Gigantic Flea Markets In Arizona That Are Absolutely Worth The Drive
Looking for amazing flea markets in Arizona that are worth a road trip?. These 9 treasure-filled wonderlands offer incredible bargains and unforgettable adventures!. 1. Phoenix Marketplace (Phoenix) This bustling marketplace is a shopper’s paradise with colorful flags waving in the Arizona breeze. The sprawling...
Arizona sees October surge in demand for utility assistance as shutoffs resume
Organizations that offer utility assistance to low-income Arizonans see a surge in demand this time of year. The Arizona Corporation Commission bars many of the state’s power companies, including APS from disconnecting customers June 1 through Oct. 15 so that Arizonans are not left without air conditioning during...
Suspected Car Thief in Critical Condition After Police Shootout in Downtown Phoenix
A man involved in a police shootout after allegedly stealing a vehicle in Phoenix is now hospitalized with life-threatening injuries. The encounter occurred on Friday evening near downtown Phoenix, culminating in law enforcement using gunfire to incapacitate the suspect. ABC15 reports that the incident initiated when...