Man arrested after reported road rage incident in Glendale
An Arizona man is facing multiple charges after police say he was caught on dashcam pulling out a gun in a case of road rage in Glendale last month.
Phoenix psychologist fears insurance changes will widen mental health care gap
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — A big shakeup is on the way for Arizona mental health professionals and one of the state’s largest insurance companies. Therapists say starting on New Year’s Day, new supervision requirements could worsen the growing mental health care shortage. If providers can’t keep up with...
Phoenix police investigating death ruled as homicide; suspect outstanding
PHOENIX — Phoenix police are investigating the death of a 36-year-old man that has been ruled a homicide. Officers responded to a report of an injured person near 46th Street and Shea Boulevard around 8:15 a.m. Monday. When they arrived, they found 36-year-old Zachary Hostetler, who was pronounced dead at the scene,...
Weather shift likely to bring rain to parts of Arizona on Christmas
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Phoenix has broken heat records for the last two days with temperatures in the 80s, and we have tied a record so far today. The previous record for today’s date is 79 degrees, set back in 1950. The average temperature for this time of the year is 65 degrees. Temperatures will cool off slightly...
These metro Phoenix districts are closing schools as enrollment falls
School districts across the Valley are downsizing, repurposing buildings or closing schools entirely to adapt to shifting demographics. Declining birth rates, the growth of Arizona's school voucher program, and high home prices are among the reasons districts cite for declining student numbers. Closing schools can be...
Public servant, Navajo legislator earns Outstanding Graduate distinction
PHOENIX — December 05, 2025 — Myron Tsosie, a member of the Navajo Nation from the small town of Chinle, Arizona, has been named the fall 2025 Outstanding Graduate for Arizona State University’s College of Integrative Sciences and Arts. He is graduating this fall with his Master of Science in organizational...
No More Warnings: Phoenix changes jaywalking policy as pedestrian deaths rise
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Phoenix is ranked fourth worst in the country for pedestrian fatalities, and despite efforts to make the streets safer, a new report shows the problem is only getting worse. City leaders are getting tougher on jaywalking, ending warnings and issuing immediate citations while investing millions...
Suspect in custody after long pursuit through Phoenix area
The chase began around 1 a.m. on Tuesday when Phoenix police officers tried to stop a car in the Maryvale neighborhood. We start GMAZ with the breaking news.
Armed robber sentenced to 9.5 years in prison for holding up a Circle K...
PHOENIX — A man who robbed a Circle K in Mesa and threatened to stab an employee was sentenced to 9.5 years in prison, officials announced. According to the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office, 34-year-old Cameron Davis pleaded guilty to one count of armed robbery for the incident. “No...
Holiday fireworks celebrations lead to dangerous air quality in Valley
Every December, as the Valley lights up with holiday celebrations, the air pollution also increases.

















