Woman dead following 2-vehicle collision at West Valley intersection
PHOENIX — A woman is dead after a two-vehicle collision at an intersection in the West Valley on Friday, authorities said. The Surprise Police Department identified the deceased woman as 65-year-old Janice Livesay. Details on deadly crash at West Valley intersection. Police said officers responded to a crash at...
Police in Arizona increase patrols, Airbnb cracks down on Halloween parties
TEMPE, AZ (AZFamily) — Halloween falling on a Friday is expected to lead to numerous weekend parties across the Valley, prompting some police departments to increase patrols. At the same time, Airbnb uses special technology to prevent disruptive house parties being organized through the platform. In addition,...
Driver killed in early morning crash on Loop 202
MESA, Ariz. — The driver of a Tesla sedan died early Friday morning in a car crash reported on the Loop 202 freeway. The Arizona Department of Public Safety said the two-vehicle collision was reported on Oct. 31 at about 3 a.m. near the Dobson Road exit in the East Valley.
Caught on cam: Security guard allegedly beat concert-goer in Downtown Phoenix
PHOENIX - A disturbing video is circulating on social media that appears to show a concert-goer being beaten by several security guards. The incident happened last weekend at the "One Big Party Fest" near downtown Phoenix. Witness Perspective:. Cross Kristoff was working on stage, helping some of the bands at...
Arizonans lose access to food benefits
PHOENIX — Arizonans who receive benefits from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) on the first of the month did not receive their food benefits for November. The Arizona Department of Economic Security stated that it recognizes the urgency in restoring these benefits, but the federal funds remain...
These 2025 Arizona deaths still have people looking for answers
Arizona has seen several deaths in 2025 that have left the public — and in some cases, police — looking for answers. One involves a yoga teacher whose body was discovered weeks after he was last seen leaving his apartment to go on a blind date. In another, an unidentified security guard is seen on cell phone video...
4 Arizona employers announced mass layoffs in October 2025
A handful of employers in Arizona announced mass layoffs in October, though some will likely come back once the government shutdown ends. Nationally, Amazon announced that it would cut 14,000 corporate jobs around the country, but did not file any notices specific to Arizona. Amazon executives cited artificial...
Día de los Muertos festivals canceled due to ICE concerns
MESA, Ariz. (CRONKITE NEWS, KYMA) - Several U.S. Día de los Muertos events have been canceled due to safety concerns related to recent U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activity, including the festivals in Decatur, Alabama, and Long Beach, California. Music, sugar skulls and masks. These are a few...
Bodycam video shows dramatic rescue after woman falls in Phoenix canal
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — A dramatic rescue by Phoenix Police of a woman who fell into a canal was captured on camera. Newly released body cam video captures the dramatic rescue that happened in the early morning hours of Oct. 14. The woman claimed she was sitting near the edge of the canal when she fell in.
Man identified in shooting involving Mesa police; officer released from hospital
MESA, AZ (AZFamily) — Authorities identified a man accused of shooting at police in Mesa earlier this week and released an update on an officer who was injured in the incident. Just before 3 a.m. on Wednesday, Mesa Police first responded to a trespassing call near Ray and Sossaman...

















