Friend reflects on ‘genuine, loving’ Tempe man found dead in search
Michael Bayne's disappearance drove dozens of people to search for the 32-year-old who was eventually found lifeless miles from his home in Tempe. His family and friends saw how much Bayne was adored in the days after his last-known whereabouts to the discovery of his remains on Feb. 20 in north Mesa. "Michael just...
Two men sentenced for second-degree murder in Phoenix
(The Center Square) – Agel Chan Ring, 19, and Nathan Da Ron James, 20, received prison sentences for the murder of a 17-year-old male in Phoenix. Ring was sentenced to 22 years and James to 13 years. Both pleaded guilty to one count of second-degree murder in the shooting death of the 17-year-old, who met with them...
Phoenix man’s routine traffic stop turned into a violent game of “Simon Says”, defense...
ABC15 chief investigator Dave Biscobing lays out a traffic stop in West Phoenix that starts like a routine speeding complaint and ends with a man on the ground, officers striking him, and felony charges that a jury later threw out in less than an hour.
The Arizona Bakery Where Pot Pies Are the Real Main Event
Tucked away at 6731 E Brown Rd in Mesa, Arizona, PIEfection Mesa is the kind of bakery that stops you in your tracks the moment you catch a whiff of its golden, buttery crusts. With a 4.5-star rating and hundreds of loyal fans, this spot has earned a serious reputation for crafting pot pies and sweet pies that taste...
DPS investigating deadly crash near I-10 and Jefferson Street in Phoenix early Thursday morning
PHOENIX — A deadly crash involving two vehicles is under investigation along the eastbound Interstate 10 near Jefferson Street early Thursday morning. Arizona Department of Public Safety officials say two vehicles were involved in the collision. They also confirmed that one person was killed. Video from the scene...
2 men face federal drug charges after Phoenix DEA shootout
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — A Valley man and a Mexican man in the U.S. illegally face charges for trying to deal tens of thousands of fentanyl pills following a shootout with Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) agents in Phoenix, prosecutors said Thursday. Eduardo Valenzuela Lopez, 33, of Sonora, Mexico and Jael...
Cheba Hut Planning Two New Locations
Cheba Hut, the “toasted” sandwich restaurant that’s known for its high-quality meals with cheeky names and “munchies”, is expanding its presence in the greater Phoenix area. The fast-casual restaurant is opening a 3,100 square foot spot at 2822 N. 32nd Street in Arcadia by late...
Mesa Public Schools cuts dozens of jobs across district
MESA, Ariz. — Mesa Public Schools eliminated several job positions this week as the large school district grapples with enrollment issues. During a meeting on Feb. 26, the district's Governing Board approved a personnel item that included a "reduction in force" for 50 positions. The reduction takes effect on May 22...
Goodwill detectives: Valley teens solve photo album mystery
A simple Goodwill find had some Valley highschoolers playing detective. They came across a photo album, with lots of memories from years past, and something about the photos told the students they had to reunited them with their owner.
Mesa teen allegedly planned to carry out mass casualty incidents at school and mosque,...
PHOENIX — A 15-year-old Mesa teen is in custody after he allegedly planned a racially motivated attack at a school and a mosque, according to the Mesa Police Department. The FBI notified Mesa police on Feb. 18 that the teen was making racially motivated online threats to “potentially carry out a mass casualty...

















