Rising Homelessness in Phoenix as COVID-19 Funding Depletes: A Heated Conversation
kjzz.org - 11/02/2025 04:22:00 PM. The rise in homelessness in Phoenix, particularly in Maricopa County, has been a growing concern over the past six years. The Phoenix Office of Homeless Solutions, funded by the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, has been working to mitigate this issue through prevention and housing...
Woman dies after early morning stabbing west of downtown Phoenix
PHOENIX — A woman has died after a stabbing early Friday morning west of downtown Phoenix, according to authorities. The incident happened in a neighborhood southwest of 19th Avenue and Grant Street around 4 a.m., according to the Phoenix Police Department. The department said officers responded to a call...
This Enormous Thrift Store In Arizona Has Deals So Good, You’ll Think It’s Black...
In the heart of Scottsdale, Arizona lies a bargain hunter’s paradise so magnificent, so stuffed with treasures, that first-time visitors often stand in the doorway with their jaws hanging open. The White Dove Thrift Shoppe isn’t just a thrift store – it’s a magical realm where yesterday’s luxuries become...
Tempe issues over 21,000 traffic cameras tickets since June
TEMPE (AZFamily) — The City of Tempe said it has issued more than 21,000 tickets under its photo enforcement program since it launched in June. The cameras capture drivers running red lights and speeding. The city expected citation numbers to decrease over time, but they have remained the same....
The Enormous Swap Meet In Arizona Where $20 Goes Further Than You’d Ever Imagine
Twenty dollars doesn’t buy much these days, but at Mesa Market Place Swap Meet, it transforms into a magic ticket to bargain paradise. This sprawling marketplace in Mesa, Arizona isn’t just shopping – it’s a treasure hunt where your wallet stays surprisingly full while your shopping bags mysteriously multiply.
‘You melted my heart’: Phoenix man refuses to abandon starving dog
PHOENIX - A starving Cane Corso was found abandoned on the side of a north Phoenix road on Halloween night, starting a story of survival and compassion. Marble, a 5-year-old dog, was so emaciated her ribs were visible. Her life was saved by the quick thinking of one man, Ethan Milton.
2 women tried to sell a Scottsdale home they didn’t even own, police say
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Two people have been arrested after an alleged scheme that attempted to sell a Valley home that belonged to someone else, according to authorities. According to the Scottdale Police Department, the investigation into the real estate fraud scheme began when the victim received an email from the...
Do you need a fire extinguisher in your car?
MESA, Ariz. (InvestigateTV) — Dashcam video shows a fiery seven-vehicle pileup on the freeway in Phoenix, Arizona. In February 2025, a cement mixer rear-ended a truck, causing it to catch fire. First responders pulled a woman to safety through a broken window. Luckily, no one was seriously injured. If...
Scottsdale boy’s organ donation to save 300 lives after Halloween tragedy
A Scottsdale family is finding a silver lining in a time of grief and tragedy. The death of 12-year-old Dylan Skalina led to a decision that will save hundreds of lives.
Phoenix man given life sentence for murdering pregnant girlfriend and her roommate: MCAO
PHOENIX - Prosecutors in Maricopa County say a man will spend the rest of his life behind bars for killing his estranged girlfriend and her roommate. Per a statement released on Nov. 7, a judge sentenced 53-year-old Dimas Coronado Chafino to life in prison for the 2018 murders of Oralia Nuñez and Omar Gonzalez.

















