3 teens charged with murder in 2025 deadly armed robbery in north Phoenix
PHOENIX — Three men have been charged with murder in connection to a deadly armed robbery in Phoenix last year, authorities said. The Maricopa County Attorney’s Office identified the three men as 18-year-old Demarius Shaw, 19-year-old Raul Clavel and 18-year-old David Brunt. The trio of suspects are facing...
Mesa school employee arrested after police find inappropriate text messages with 14-year-old boy
PHOENIX — A 24-year-old teacher’s aide at a Mesa school was arrested Tuesday after allegations of inappropriate behavior with a student, authorities said. Administrators at Empower Academy, which is near Guadalupe and Sossaman roads, alerted the Mesa Police Department on Monday afternoon. School officials alleged...
8 Arizona Pizza Joints Serving Slices Worth Getting Excited About
If you think you know pizza, Arizona is ready to surprise you. From wood-fired classics to inventive seasonal pies, these kitchens take crust, sauce, and balance seriously. You will taste smoky edges, bright tomatoes, and chewy centers that keep you reaching for another slice. Consider this your roadmap to the next...
Angry Chickz is Rapidly Expanding in the Phoenix Area
Get ready for the heat Arizona — Angry Chickz is preparing to become your spiciest friend. The Los Angeles-based fast-casual restaurant that specializes in Nashville hot chicken is planning to open several locations throughout the great Phoenix area in the coming months and into the next year. What Now...
Police: 16-year-old caught with firearm in backpack at West Valley school
AVONDALE, Ariz. — A firearm was discovered in a backpack at a West Valley school on Tuesday, police officials said. The Avondale Police Department said administrators at West Point High School received an anonymous tip on Feb. 3 about a 16-year-old student allegedly having a firearm. An unloaded firearm was found in...
Arizona inventor pulls water from thin air to tackle Southwest’s water crisis
PHOENIX — Arizona and the Southwest are facing a growing water crisis, shrinking rivers, rising demand, and new AI data centers putting added pressure on supplies. One inventor thinks the solution might be right above our heads. Former Army Ranger Captain Moses West has created atmospheric water generators that...
Gilbert brunch restaurant hit with 4 health violations
Maricopa County health inspectors cited a metro Phoenix restaurant for four health violations during the week of Jan. 19. Violations included keeping raw foods at unsafe temperatures, improper handwashing and plumbing issues. A priority violation is a major violation that directly contributes to an increased risk of...
Lifeguard accused of molesting children at Great Wolf Lodge near Scottsdale
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — A 19-year-old lifeguard at Great Wolf Lodge near Scottsdale is accused of molesting multiple children at the resort's indoor water park, according to newly filed court documents. Salt River Police responded to the resort at 7333 North Pima Road on Jan. 31 after receiving a 911...
Data centers guzzle Arizona’s water and power. We calculated how much
Liliana Vidales has more experience than most people with data centers. xAI, a company owned by billionaire Elon Musk, about a year and a half ago established a supercomputer in Memphis, Tenn., where Vidales attended college. The facility, she said, brought "suffocating smog and pollution." She didn't want it to...
Celebrities, athletes flock to TPC Scottsdale for Annexus Pro-Am
SCOTTSDALE, AZ (AZFamily) — Several celebrities and athletes were in “full swing” on Wednesday morning, with many participating in the Annexus Pro-Am at the WM Phoenix Open!. Good Morning Arizona’s Scott Pasmore and Simone Cuccurrullo were out at TPC Scottsdale catching up with all the big names....
