Nonprofit helps Phoenix mom reunite with kidnapped daughters found in Mexico
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Three young girls kidnapped by their father and taken across the Southern border into Mexico three years ago are finally back home in Phoenix with their mom. The international rescue was made possible by a relentless mom and the tireless efforts of a Phoenix nonprofit that...
Gilbert man’s kidney stones are gone, but a $3,051 hospital bill remains
GILBERT, AZ (AZFamily) — Ross Siegel says he remembers the day well. He was relaxing at home in April when he began experiencing aches and pains. “It was more of a throbbing pain that doesn’t go away,” Siegel told On Your Side. “I wouldn’t say it was particularly sharp, but it was really unpleasant.”
Phoenix police overtime cost city $98.5M
A city analysis says that while Phoenix Police spent over $98.56 million on overtime in the 2024-25 fiscal year, hundreds of unfilled officer positions largely covered the cost. The analysis, which was presented to a City Council subcommittee Sept. 3, says Phoenix actually saved $12.2 million, largely because Phoenix...
Heartless Parents Face Murder Charges in Phoenix for Torture Death of 10-Year-Old Rebekah Baptiste
The tragic case of Rebekah Baptiste's death continues to unfold as her father, Richard Baptiste, and his girlfriend, Anicia Woods, face first-degree murder charges. The couple lived with Rebekah, 10, and her siblings in a yurt on River Meadows Ranch, a remote property in Apache County. As reported by FOX 10 Phoenix,...
‘Shame on APS’: Phoenix protesters call on utility to uphold 100% clean energy by...
Protesters gathered outside of Arizona Public Service’s Phoenix headquarters Thursday to criticize the state’s largest utility for backing off clean energy goals it set five years ago. Last month, APS officials announced the utility was getting rid of its commitment to obtain all of its energy from sources...
West Phoenix road closed due to deadly pedestrian crash
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — A portion of Thomas Road is closed in west Phoenix after a deadly crash overnight. The crash happened just before 4 a.m. near 27th Avenue and Thomas Road. A witness told Arizona’s Family a man was crossing the road outside of a crosswalk when several vehicles...
Phoenix officers injured in Tonto Street shooting
Detectives are investigating a shooting near 1700 West Tonto Street that left two Phoenix officers and a suspect injured. The Phoenix Police Department's Special Assignment Unit was
Phoenix readers react to downtown mural artists’ pro-MAGA pasts
Back in July, downtown Phoenix’s newest mural, “Through Her Eyes,” debuted and instantly grabbed people’s attention. Stretching up the eastern side of the Saiya apartment building at First Avenue and McKinley Street, the striking work consisting of parallel 230-foot-tall strips colorfully depict a woman’s face gazing...
Sophia Spurlock, 16, missing from Queen Creek, MCSO says
The Maricopa County Sheriff's Office is seeking the public's help in locating 16-year-old Sophia Spurlock who is missing and was last seen leaving her residence about 5 p.m. Sept. 3 in
Liberty High School wrestler says he came forward to protect his little brother from...
PHOENIX — Liberty High School wrestler Ryder Fortenberry said he came forward with hazing allegations against the wrestling program in order to change the culture and protect his little brother. During an interview on KTAR News’ The Chris & Joe Show, Fortenberry said a lot of things factored into...