Mesa AZ

On Jan. 3, 2025, a Phoenix man received a decades-long prison sentence for the 2023 killing of Geoffrey Rugwiro, whose body was found in a burning dumpster near the downtown homeless encampment known as "the Zone." Dave Dinkins pleaded guilty to second-degree murder and kidnapping and was ordered to serve 42 years in prison after prosecutors said surveillance and other evidence tied...

PHOENIX — Three motorcyclists were arrested after they raced past an Arizona Department of Public Safety state trooper at more than 110 mph in the West Valley on Sunday morning, authorities said. The high-speed incident occurred around 5 a.m. on northbound Loop 303, according to DPS Highway Patrol. DPS...

Navajo tacos are one of the most beloved foods in the Southwest, built on golden fry bread and piled high with savory toppings like beans, meat, cheese, and green chiles. They carry deep cultural roots tied to Native American history and traditions, making every bite more meaningful than your average taco.

For more than two decades, the disappearance of 17-year-old Paul Sanders has lingered as an unsettling, unanswered question—a case marked by a trail that simply… stops. In recent months, attention surrounding other high-profile crimes and missing person cases has led to an influx of calls to the Missing in America tip line, with some suggesting potential connections. While no official...

Sheila Bryson arrived at her far north Scottsdale restaurant, Pescada, looking stylish, composed and ready for an interview before the dinner rush. Just an hour earlier, she had been in the kitchen at Vic & Ola’s, another of her restaurants, breaking down fish and moving through the fast-paced rhythm that defines her days. It’s a balance she’s mastered over time as the owner, operator...

PHOENIX (AZFamily) — A north Phoenix freeway is back open after a car fire caused a heavy traffic backup in the midst of rush-hour traffic Tuesday evening. The Arizona Department of Transportation says the westbound lanes of the Loop 101 Pima have reopened at Interstate 17, known as the “North Stack.” ADOT says the closure was due to a vehicle fire near 19th Avenue...

Prosecutors in Maricopa County say a second person has been sentenced for his role in the killing of another man at a Phoenix homeless encampment known as "The Zone" back in 2023.

Tucked inside a luxury auto mall in Phoenix, Arizona, the Penske Racing Museum is one of those rare finds that most people drive right past without knowing it exists. This small but mighty museum celebrates the legendary Team Penske, one of the most successful racing organizations in motorsport history. Best...

PHOENIX (AZFamily) — A man will spend nearly four decades behind bars in connection with a brutal murder in which a man was set on fire inside a homeless encampment in downtown Phoenix. Maricopa County Attorney Rachel Mitchell announced that Isaiah Baskin was sentenced to 38 1/2 years in...

PHOENIX (AZFamily) — A Doppler radar that state leaders hoped would be key part of a multi-million-dollar dust storm warning system will soon be a thing of the past. The Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) announced Monday that it will be decommissioning the X-Band Doppler Radar site located on the side of Interstate 10 near Eloy — a critical blind spot between the...