‘It could cost them their lives’: Domestic violence survivor fears others won’t get the...
MESA, Ariz. — A New Leaf, the Valley’s largest domestic violence organization serving about 3,000 survivors each year, is facing a major federal funding cut that is forcing tough decisions about how it can continue offering support. The $700,000 loss came through the federal Victims of Crime Act,...
I-10 reopened after deadly crash near Mini Stack in Phoenix
DPS initially said it was a multiple-vehicle crash that resulted in injuries but later clarified that only one vehicle was involved. Gibby Parra has the latest.
First Time Dad-to-Be Killed During Bar Fight: ‘Wanted to Be the Best Father Ever’
An Arizona family is grieving the loss of Thomas John (TJ) Pizzitola, a 29-year-old man who was killed during a violent altercation outside a Scottsdale bar earlier this month According to the Scottsdale Police Department, the incident occurred on Oct. 11 when Pizzitola, who was with two friends, was struck in the...
Gilbert residents say data shows hiked up water rates don’t add up
GILBERT (AZFamily) — Gilbert councilmembers took a stance Tuesday night in the ongoing battle over skyrocketing water bills. Three members called for a full review of the town’s water rates, while customers continued to question whether the rate increases added up on paper. Arizona’s Family reporter Austin Walker...
Suspect in Preston Lord case faces new Gilbert arrest in unrelated court matter
GILBERT, AZ (AZFamily) — The 19-year-old accused in the murder case of East Valley teen Preston Lord was arrested in September on violating a court order related to a separate case, Arizona’s Family has learned. According to Gilbert police, officers took two reports on Sept. 5 over in-person...
Phoenix Taco Bus Owner Sentenced To Federal Prison After Raid
The owner of Phoenix’s most distinctive taco truck was sentenced to 20 months in federal prison on Tuesday for a firearms charge and employing undocumented unauthorized immigrants at his businesses, which include a brick-and-mortar restaurant. The judge sentenced Blademir Angulo Audeves to two months more than the...
Mesa officer injured in police shooting near Gateway Airport
A Mesa officer was injured during a shooting early on Oct. 29 near Sossaman and Ray roads, police officials said. Officials confirmed that a police shooting happened just after 2 a.m. near the intersection, which is also near Mesa Gateway Airport. Officers were called to the location about a 34-year-old man, who may...
13 Arizona Restaurants That Stay Packed Decades After Opening
Arizona’s restaurant landscape is full of places that have earned their staying power through decades of delicious food and genuine hospitality. These aren’t trendy spots chasing the latest fad. They’re the real deal: family-run kitchens, smoky grills, and dining rooms where loyalty gets passed down like recipes....
Multiple suspects arrested after violent group assault on ASU’s Tempe campus
TEMPE, Ariz. — *An earlier version of this article identified suspect Justin Otis' mother as a Maricopa County judge. She is a former Maricopa County judge and current employee of the Maricopa County Attorney's Office. The ASU police department is investigating a violent group assault that happened near campus...
Scottsdale Police seek public’s help solving shooting
Scottsdale Police are asking for the public’s help in its investigation of a shooting during a Halloween party early Sunday morning. Officers responded about 12:30 a.m. to a home in the

















