Beloved Arizona’s Family Journalist Makes On-Air Exit
A popular true crime host, known for their work with Arizona Family, announced her exit live on air. This reporter had a prominent career with the network, even developing a podcast for the station. Following this, the journalist also teased what’s next. The Reporter Had Joined Arizona’s Family In...
Tents Creep Back Into Phoenix’s ‘Zone’ as Downtown Shops Sound Alarm
Downtown Phoenix business owners say the relief after the 2023 court-ordered cleanup of the homeless encampment known as "The Zone" is starting to slip away, as tents and people return to the blocks around the Human Services Campus. Storefronts and nearby neighbors report fresh makeshift sites on sidewalks and in alleys, and owners who had hoped the clearouts were permanent say they are...
ASU wins multi-million dollar federal contract to teach military personnel
This month, ASU won a roughly $10 million federal contract to offer a Master of Arts in War and Strategy starting in the Fall 2026 semester. Students admitted into the program include current military officers and Department of Defense civilian personnel. Ryan Shaw, a managing director of strategic initiatives and...
They help the homeless in Phoenix parks. The city may shut them down
It was just after 7 a.m on Tuesday when Circle the City’s Winnebago drove into the soon-to-be-renamed Cesar Chavez Park on Baseline Road. The Phoenix-based homeless service provider was about to make its first stop of the day. Perla Puebla, a nurse practitioner specializing in wound care and the...
Three men charged in connection with Halloween robbery and kidnapping in Wilmington
Three people have been arrested in connection with a robbery and kidnapping that happened last year on Halloween night.
Nearly three years later, Phoenix’s ‘The Zone’ still struggles with homelessness challenges
PHOENIX — Nearly three years after a sprawling homeless encampment known as “The Zone” in downtown Phoenix was cleared, some business owners and people living on the streets there said signs of its return are emerging. The area, which once spanned roughly 15 blocks, had more than...
‘I’m going to survive & grow’: Valley man goes from homeless to first-time grad
A series of unfortunate events left Addist Bennett without a roof over his head, searching for food at community kitchens, and not healthy enough to carry his own belongings.
Miracle Taylor, 16, missing from Mesa, police say
The Mesa Police Department is seeking the public's help in locating 16-year-old Miracle Taylor who is missing and was last seen April 17 near Alma School and Main Street. She was last seen
Trial nears end in Phoenix for former chef accused of killing family
A jury will decide if the former popular Valley vegan chef, Anthony Milan Ross, should be sentenced to death or stay behind bars for the rest of his life.
Dirty Dining alert: One restaurant hit with 7 violations
In this week's Dirty Dining report, inspectors found moldy cheese, handwashing violations, unsafe food temperatures, and other major health code problems at several East Valley restaurants. Lee’s Sandwiches had the most serious issues with seven major violations and is now on notice to clean up or face possible legal action. Jason Barry has more on the dirty kitchens in Chandler and Mesa.
