WATCH: Years after Phoenix Children’s saved her life, a former patient is walking the...
PHOENIX — Anna Gotchling was not yet 2 years old when she was rushed to Phoenix Children's Hospital in a helicopter with a severe brain injury. Now, she walks those same halls as an employee. "Phoenix Children's saved my life. So I've always wanted to work here," Gotchling said.
APS Worker Yanks Child From Edge Of Downtown Phoenix Traffic
A child’s close call with downtown Phoenix traffic ended in a split second of heroics Tuesday afternoon, when an APS worker stepped in and pulled the youngster away from a busy street, an intervention caught on video. In the short clip, the child breaks free and heads toward the roadway before the worker moves between the child and the cars and quickly guides them...
Oven Scare Forces Phoenix Flight’s Surprise Detour To Tucson
A routine American Airlines hop from Phoenix to Miami turned into an unscheduled detour on Monday when an onboard galley oven started acting up, prompting the crew to divert to Tucson. The jet touched down safely at Tucson International Airport, and no injuries were reported, according to airline officials. After a quick once-over on the ground, the aircraft later continued on to Miami...
Recent small plane crashes in Arizona raise concerns, but experts urge perspective
PHOENIX — Air travel safety is drawing increased attention across Arizona following four small plane crashes reported within the past week. While the incidents may seem alarming, aviation experts say the recent uptick does not necessarily signal a broader safety issue. The crashes — ranging from a runway overrun...
The wildest green in golf? Scottsdale short course may have it
Most greens have hazards around them. The 4th green at a new course in Scottsdale has a giant boulder smack dab in the middle. The post The wildest green in golf? Scottsdale short course may have it appeared first on Golf .
Hiker experiencing medical emergency airlifted off Camelback Mountain
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Crews rescued a hiker who experienced a medical emergency on a popular trail Tuesday morning, marking the seventh rescue in recent days across the Valley. Phoenix Fire, along with crews from Tempe and Scottsdale, were called out to a rescue on Echo Canyon Trail at Camelback...
Tree Trimmer Dies After He’s Pinned by Falling Palm Fronds While at Work
Arizona police identified the victim as Flavio Sesmas Maya
Scottsdale small business owners scramble as Painted Tree Boutiques announces sudden closure
SCOTTSDALE, AZ — Business owners who rent space at Painted Tree Boutiques were told Tuesday morning that the company was ceasing operations, leaving many scrambling. Outside the north Scottsdale store, shop owners were seen moving furniture, pallets of blankets and clothing that they sold on consignment. Erin Winkelman has...
Man sentenced to life in prison for killing girlfriend over texts from another man
PHOENIX — A 23-year-old man was sentenced to life in prison plus 26 years for fatally shooting his girlfriend 11 times while driving around Tempe in June 2023. Prosecutors said that Adrian Aguilar shot 19-year-old Amria Crofton over the course of 45 minutes after seeing a text message from another man on her phone. Aguilar demanded Crofton tell him whether she...
Deadly Rollover Crash Shuts Down I-17 In Phoenix
At approximately 7:20 a.m. on April 12, 2026, a serious rollover crash involving an SUV occurred along northbound I-17 near West Cactus in Phoenix. First responders arrived to find multiple patients involved, including several children. Due to the severity of the incident, the response was upgraded to a full medical assignment, bringing in additional units.

















