Woman in critical condition after 3-car crash in east Phoenix
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — A woman is fighting for her life, and another man is in the hospital after a crash in east Phoenix on Tuesday evening. A spokesperson with Phoenix Fire says around 7 p.m., three vehicles collided near 44th and Bellview streets, just south of McDowell Road. Four people were involved in the wreck, ac
Smoke Towers Over West Phoenix as Second-Alarm Blaze Erupts Near 40th and Indian School
Thick black smoke rolled across west Phoenix on Tuesday afternoon as firefighters scrambled to knock down a large second-alarm structure fire near 40th Avenue and Indian School Road, according to the Phoenix Fire Department. The Phoenix Fire Department said crews upgraded the blaze to a second alarm and were "currently
Phoenix police disciplined chopper pilot who spelled name in the sky
Last summer, flight trackers picked up a Phoenix Police Department helicopter spelling out the name “ALEX” with its flight path over a Maryvale neighborhood. Later that year, according to police records released to Phoenix New Times, the department found that the pilot engaged in unprofessional conduct. New Times...
Firefighters battle commercial building fire in west Phoenix
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Firefighters battled a large commercial fire in west Phoenix, deploying several crews to put out the flames. Around noon Tuesday, a Phoenix Fire Department engine crew noticed large plumes of smoke coming from the area of 35th Avenue and Indian School Road, according to Phoenix Fire Department Cpt.
Man arrested in connection with package thefts in Mesa and Gilbert: PD
MESA, Ariz. - Mesa Police say they have arrested a 28-year-old man in connection with a series of package thefts that happened in the East Valley since March. According to a statement released on June 16, investigators believe Luan Nguyen is the suspect in more than 15 package theft incidents from front porches in Mesa
America’s Fastest-Growing Cities Are Becoming the Hardest Places to Afford Living
There is a quiet contradiction unfolding across the United States. The same cities winning the...
Driver suspected of DUI after pedestrian killed in Phoenix
A pedestrian is dead and a driver was processed for DUI after an early-morning collision on Tuesday, according to the Phoenix Police Department. Officers responded to reports of a fatal collision in the area of McDowell Road and 55th Avenue around 2:20 a.m. The driver stayed at the site but...
Phoenix sued again over parks ordinance restricting homeless aid
Editor’s note: This story has been updated with a statement from the city of Phoenix. Phoenix is now facing a second lawsuit over its controversial new parks ordinance, which cracks down on groups that feed and provide medical treatment to homeless people in city parks. On Monday, two nonprofits...
Colorado River states have plans to survive a future with less water. But it...
Across the Southwest, there’s a plan to survive a drier future. But it will come at a steep cost. Water managers in states that use the Colorado River say they have plans to make water systems more efficient as supplies shrink due to drought and climate change. A new list of potential water infrastructure projects show
The Beef Ribs At This Arizona BBQ Spot Are So Good, You’ll Crave Them...
Tucked along East Indian School Road in Phoenix, Frasher’s Smokehouse is the kind of BBQ spot that stops you in your tracks the moment the smoky aroma hits you from the parking lot. With a 4.4-star rating and over 1,200 happy customers, this casual counter-service gem has earned a serious reputation in the Valley.
