Phoenix City Council denies citizen petition on police and immigration enforcement
The Phoenix City Council has denied a citizen petition aimed at keeping local police from doing immigration enforcement. Dozens of speakers urged the City Council to approve the resolution. The acting police chief repeatedly said Phoenix police already do not work with Immigration and Customs Enforcement. But the...
Former MCAO detective sentenced to 19 years for the death of his wife
On Friday, Former Maricopa County Attorney's Office Detective John Byrd was sentenced to prison for the 2024 death of his wife, Elizabeth Byrd.
Arizona State Fair Announces Star-Studded ‘Coliseum Concert Series’ Featuring 2 Chainz, Reik, and ‘CoComelon’...
The Arizona State Fair, a staple of fall festivities in Phoenix, is bringing a diverse medley of performances to the Veterans Memorial Coliseum. The 'Coliseum Concert Series' for 2025 boasts a lineup that includes rapper 2 Chainz, Mexican pop group Reik, and a live show from kids' YouTube giant 'CoComelon.' ABC15...
Aunt not shocked over nephew alleged killing of Arizona mom, stepdad
Whether you need a chainsaw, drill, lawn mower, or all three, choosing a battery-powered model is cleaner, quieter, and could save you money over time. Police are trying to figure out what led up to a shooting that killed a man at a strip mall in central Phoenix on Thursday afternoon. It happened near 16th Street and...
Valley sees spike in number of millionaires choosing to rent rather than buy homes
PHOENIX — How well do you know your neighbors? If you live in metro Phoenix, there’s a growing chance they could be millionaire renters. Valley households earning $1 million or more per year are increasingly choosing to rent rather than buy homes, according to a recent report from RentCafe.
Climate Prediction Center decreases chance of rainy monsoon in Arizona
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — The Climate Prediction Center (CPC) issued its monthly forecast for the monsoon, and the new update is less optimistic about above-normal rainfall in Arizona. For the past several months, the CPC forecast leaned towards above-normal rainfall in this part of the country. The new forecast sits...
World’s first patient treated for muscle-weakness disease at HonorHealth Research Institute in Scottsdale
The first patient enrolled in a planned international clinical trial has been treated at HonorHealth Research Institute in Scottsdale with a new type of immune therapy for those with a rare
Popular influencer giving away 300 free pizzas at viral Mesa pizza shop
MESA, AZ (AZFamily) — A popular influencer is collaborating with a viral Mesa pizza shop to surprise hungry customers with free pizzas!. On Thursday, social media creator Juan Gonzalez, from the popular channel “That Was Epic,” showed up at Amici Pizza to give away pizza to the first 300 customers in line.
Patrol IDs homicide suspect killed in officer shooting
SALINE COUNTY, Mo. —Authorities investigating a fatal officer-involved shooting have identified the suspect who died as 23-year-old Francis Alcantar-Chavez of Tempe, Arizona, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Chavez was wanted in connection with a double-homicide that occurred on June 15, in Taylor,...
2 motorcyclists hurt after fiery crash on Loop 202 in Gilbert
GILBERT, AZ (AZFamily) — Two people are hospitalized after a fiery crash caused heavy traffic backup in the East Valley early Thursday morning. The collision happened around 4:30 a.m. on the westbound lanes of the Loop 202 Santan near Lindsay Road. According to the Department of Public Safety, two motorcyclists...