Driver in deadly 2024 Peoria collision self-surrenders to police
PEORIA, AZ (AZFamily) — The driver who crashed into a house in Peoria more than a year ago, killing two people, has been arrested and is facing multiple felonies. Police say 21-year-old Douglas James Riecks, from Peoria, turned himself in to police on Tuesday afternoon. He was booked into jail on multiple charges,...
‘Many people loved her’: Mother of Scottsdale hiker thanks community for support
SCOTTSDALE, AZ (AZFamily) — Wednesday marks one week since a woman went missing and was later found dead on a popular Scottsdale hiking trail. Hannah Moody, 31, was last seen at the Gateway Trailhead of the McDowell Sonoran Preserve. Her body was found more than 24 hours after her hike, nearly a half mile off the...
Is Tempe, AZ A Good Place To Live?
If you’re asking, is Tempe, AZ a good place to live, you’re not alone. In recent years, Tempe has been catching the attention of students, professionals, retirees, and families alike. With its desert charm, thriving local culture, and proximity to Phoenix, Tempe manages to balance urban energy with a laid-back...
Valleywise Health reopens mental health unit in Maryvale
Valleywise Health is reopening a 24 bed mental health unit in Maryvale. Officials say this will help them better care for patients with serious mental illnesses. FOX 10's Irene Snyder has the story.
Joint Venture Announces the Grand Opening of New Luxury Apartment Community Navona in Mesa...
Toll Brothers Apartment Living®, the rental subsidiary of Toll Brothers, Inc. (NYSE: TOL), the nation’s leading builder of luxury homes, in partnership with Canyon Partners Real Estate, announces the grand opening of Navona, a new luxury apartment community in Mesa, Arizona. “Navona reflects our commitment to...
Mesa PD among those to join controversial immigration enforcement program
MESA, AZ (AZFamily) — The revival of an old, controversial immigration enforcement program is drawing sharp criticism. It’s called 287(g) and basically lets local law enforcement act as immigration officers in certain situations. Six Arizona law enforcement agencies have signed up, including Mesa police. Under the...
Man thanks life-saving Queen Creek emergency responders
A man who survived a life-threatening event due to the quick work of Queen Creek’s emergency responders is expressing his thanks. Three weeks ago, Queen Creek Fire & Medical responded
Eastbound Loop 202 on-ramp at Arizona Avenue closing for 2 months
PHOENIX — The eastbound Loop 202 Santan Freeway on-ramp at Arizona Avenue will be closing for two months. The Chandler on-ramp is scheduled to close at 11:30 p.m. on Wednesday and will reopen by July, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT). ADOT advises drivers to use access...
A little bit of farm, a little bit of suburbia: That’s the recipe for...
GILBERT AP) -- Just steps from the porticos, patios, clay-tiled roofs and manicured lawns of suburbia, Kelly Saxer has gotten used to questions. As she weaves through tomato vines, snaps
‘She tried to choke him with a rosary’: Mom tried to kill 8-year-old with...
Erica Encinas is accused of trying to kill her special-needs 8-year-old son multiple times with a series of household instruments, including tile flooring and a rosary. The post ‘She tried to choke him with a rosary’: Mom tried to kill 8-year-old with series of household items, including rock, tile, and bag, police...