Community rallies to help family of Phoenix pastor hit, killed by a car
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — A Valley pastor died after being hit by a car in uptown Phoenix last week, prompting the community to rally support for his three children. Rodger Loar, 53, was crossing the street in a crosswalk at 7th and Missouri avenues last Monday when a car making a right turn hit him, police said.
Suspect arrested in connection to 2024 murder in central Phoenix
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Nearly two years after a shooting left a man dead and a woman hurt in central Phoenix, police have made an arrest in the case. Phoenix police announced that on Tuesday, authorities arrested Gary Cole Jr., 47, for the murder of Willie Earl Dodd, 62. Cole...
Victim families seek answers after man arrested for three shootings, two dead
The families of two men shot and killed in late November want answers after police arrested a man they believe was connected to both shootings and a third incident where bullets were shot into a home.
Man hit by unknown car, killed along Indian School Road near 31st Avenue
PHOENIX — Police are investigating a deadly crash involving an unknown vehicle in Phoenix early Wednesday morning. Officers were first called to the scene along Indian School Road near 31st Avenue around 2:30 a.m. for reports of a person in the roadway. When they arrived, they found a man...
Arizona archaeologist creates first 3D model of Easter Island’s iconic statues
PHOENIX — It’s more than 4,000 miles from Phoenix and considered to be one of the most mysterious places in the world. Now, anyone with an internet connection can explore Easter Island and its giant moai stone statues. Dr. Terry Hunt, a professor at the University of Arizona...
Tempe considers reducing speeds on several roads
TEMPE, AZ (AZFamily) — The City of Tempe is considering changing speed limits on several roads. City officials are set to meet on Tuesday night to speak about potentially lowering speed limits by 5 mph. The City identified seven roads for the proposed changes:. Broadway Road: Reduce the 45...
Famous Durant’s steakhouse in Phoenix reopens
Mesa police arrested a father after his 13-year-old daughter crashed into a law office while driving with him in the passenger seat on Dec. 5, 2025. The girl allegedly drove into the My Arizona Lawyers office, and her father was booked on charges of endangerment and criminal damage. 'Emergency stabilization...
Prayers Are Pouring In After ‘Horrific’ Deadly 7-Car Accident
Prayers are pouring in after multiple people were injured, and one killed, in a "horrific" 7-car U.S. highway pileup. A motorcyclist is dead and another woman is seriously injured, following the crash on a Phoenix freeway Tuesday morning. The man who died, riding his motorcycle, was identified as ...
Troopers arrest drunk driver with .333 BAC on Tempe freeway
Arizona state troopers said he crashed into a guardrail on the Loop 101. He was drunk at levels more than four times the legal limit.
Phoenix Police investigating officer-involved shooting
Phoenix Police detectives are investigating an officer-involved shooting on Sunday. Officers were responding to the area near Seventh Avenue and Yukon Drive in response to calls about a man in

















