Double shooting in Avondale leaves teen, woman hurt: police
AVONDALE, Ariz. - A double shooting investigation is underway in Avondale, after a woman and teen were found with apparent gunshot wounds on Friday night. Around 11:50 p.m. on Dec. 5, Avondale Police responded to reports of shots fired near South Jean Elizabeth Place and West Flangan Street. A woman...
When can Arizona kids be left home alone? Holiday tips to know
The holidays are a time for family, but sometimes adults need to slip away from the kids. Maybe there’s a no-kids-allowed holiday party. Perhaps you want to shop for gifts without your child there to see everything. But babysitting is expensive. The average rate is just north of $19 per hour around Phoenix, according...
GRAMMY AWARD-WINNING ARTISTS NELLY AND LUDACRIS TO CO-HEADLINE FRIDAY NIGHT AT 2026 COORS LIGHT...
“This lineup is loaded with incredible talent across the board,” said 2026 WM Phoenix Open Tournament Chairman Jason Eisenberg. “Nelly makes his highly anticipated return to the Birds Nest alongside Ludacris – both living legends who need no introduction. This show is going to be one for the books, with both...
Man dies in hospital after being hit by train in Avondale
PHOENIX — A man is dead after he was hit by a train in Avondale on Friday afternoon, authorities said. According to the Avondale Police Department, officers responded to reports of a person being struck by train near Dysart Road and Main Street around 3:30 p.m. The preliminary investigation...
Major intersection reopens after crash in Sun City
SUN CITY, AZ (AZFamily) — Authorities have reopened a major West Valley intersection after a fiery multi-vehicle crash Saturday morning. Just after 6:45 a.m., first responders were dispatched to the intersection of 99th Avenue and Grand Avenue for reports of a serious crash that caused a vehicle fire. While...
Phoenix high school district cuts staff by 6%, minorities most affected, educator says
PHOENIX — On Thursday, the Phoenix Union High School District (PXU) governing board voted 5-1 to eliminate 167 positions, reducing staff by 6%. District leaders cite a $20 million budget shortfall tied to declining enrollment, noting that 1,824 students left between 2024 and 2025. Custodians, librarians, assistant...
SAFE Alert issued for missing 72-year-old man last seen in Phoenix
PHOENIX — A SAFE Alert has been issued for a missing 72-year-old man last seen in Phoenix on Friday, authorities said. The Arizona Department of Public Safety said Mario Ibarra Carillo was last spotted in the area of 11th Street and McDowell Road. Carillo has a medical condition that...
Phoenix shopping center Paradise Village Gateway sells for $28.5 million
Another Phoenix shopping mall has changed hands along Tatum Boulevard. Paradise Village Gateway — off Shea and Tatum boulevards — was bought for $28.5 million by GC Tatum and Shea LP on Nov. 21, according to Tempe-based real estate database Vizzda LLC. The open air shopping center was...
Woman allegedly slashed boyfriend’s throat with hunting knife on Thanksgiving Day
MESA, Ariz. (TCN) -- A 52-year old woman is in custody after allegedly slashing her boyfriend’s throat, calling 911, and confessing to detectives. On Thanksgiving evening, Nov. 27, Tamala Rudeseal allegedly called 911 and told them she had slashed the throat of her boyfriend of 11 years. KPNX reports...
Self-driving cars investigated for going around stopped school buses
(TNND) — Waymo self-driving cars are being investigated for driving around stopped school buses that had red lights flashing and stop arms deployed. Officials with the Austin Independent School District in Texas said they’ve been in communication with the company and have documented 20 incidents since the beginning...

















