21-year-old who stabbed her ASU classmate sentenced to prison
GLENDALE, Ariz. — The 21-year-old who stabbed a student on the ASU West Valley campus last year was recently sentenced to prison. Kaci Sloan was sentenced on Nov. 7 in Maricopa County Superior Court to 11 years in prison after the defendant pleaded guilty to a charge of aggravated assault for a stabbing that took...
Emily Pike’s murder prompts changes to Arizona group homes
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — About 1,400 children remain in Arizona group homes despite state efforts to reduce those numbers, according to the latest report from the state’s Department of Child Safety. Group homes have faced increased scrutiny following the murders of two teens, Zariah Dodd and Emily Pike. Pike,...
Swarm of bees causes deadly crash in Arizona
MESA, Ariz. (CNN, KYMA) - A story out of Mesa, Arizona is generating a lot of buzz after a swarm of bees caused a deadly crash. The crash happened in the area of Mesa Drive and McKellips Road at around 9:00 a.m. Saturday. The bees were being transported in a...
Chandler Police: 2 teens arrested in shooting
Chandler Police reported that two teens were arrested after a shooting the evening of Nov. 7. At about 9:30 p.m. Nov. 7, according to a news release, Chandler police responded to reports of a
1 dead, 1 seriously injured after crash in north Phoenix
PHOENIX — One person is dead and another seriously hurt after a crash in north Phoenix on Sunday morning, according to the city's police department. At about 10:30 a.m., officers were reportedly called to a crash involving two vehicles at the intersection of 19th Avenue and Encanto Boulevard. Police...
Phoenix Man Sentenced to Life for 2018 Double Murder and Kidnapping, Maricopa County Attorney...
In a solemn resolution to a harrowing chapter of domestic violence turned deadly, Maricopa County Attorney Rachel Mitchell declared the life sentence of Dimas Coronado Chafino. According to a press release from the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office, Chafino (DOB 11/1971) was convicted for the 2018 murder of his...
14 Arizona Tortilla Mills Pressing Warm Flour Rounds All Day, Every Day
Step out of the relentless Arizona heat and into a world where the air is thick with the scent of toasted flour and steam. This is the sensory reality of the constant-operation tortilla mill. A place where the rhythmic press of machinery mimics a giant, steady heartbeat. Scattered across the...
Seeking Early Morning Bars for Night Shift Nurses
A night shift nurse at Banner Gateway recently took to social media to express her desire for a place to unwind with her colleagues after a long shift. The nurse, who prefers to remain anonymous, is looking for bars in the area that open early in the morning, specifically after 9am. This request has sparked a lively...
Man shot by suspect who then shot himself at west Phoenix apartment
Two men are in the hospital after one of them reportedly shot at the other before shooting himself and driving off late Friday morning.
Arizona’s Desert BBQ Shack That Locals Swear Smokes Brisket Worth the Trip
Arizona’s desert landscape hides more than cacti and sunsets, it’s also home to one of the state’s best-kept BBQ secrets. Though located in suburban Scottsdale, this family-owned smoke shack still draws locals for brisket that’s worth every mile. If you’re craving authentic, slow-smoked meat with a...















