WATCH: Scottsdale superintendent addresses concerns over school closure, repurposing process
SCOTTSDALE, AZ — Nearly 600 students and their families at two Scottsdale schools may find out if their schools will close on Tuesday night. The Scottsdale Unified School District, in September, told families that they were considering ‘repurposing’ both Echo Canyon School and Pima Elementary, citing low enrollment.
Smash-and-grab at Phoenix smoke shop caught on cam
Two masked burglars allegedly broke into a Phoenix smoke shop early Monday morning and stole thousands of dollars worth of cash and merchandise.
David Byrne is coming to Phoenix in April 2026
The king of avant-pop released his first record since 2018 last week and wrapped up the first leg of his Who Is The Sky tour, which shares a name with the album. Now, another run of North American dates will bring him to Phoenix on April 21 at the Arizona Financial Theatre.
Tempe Tavern denies police raid numbers, addresses tragedy
Tempe Tavern fired back at police after two raids were conducted at the popular college bar and it was linked to a deadly hit-and-run crash. The bar disputes the arrest numbers, says it was never cited or warned, and claims it learned of the crash connection from Instagram. Police stand by their enforcement and say...
Valley Fever infection leads to man’s arm amputation
PHOENIX - A Phoenix man is adjusting to life without his right arm after a case of Valley Fever he never knew he had led to the need for amputation. In 2022, when Sergio Moreno Moran popped his wrist at his demolition job, he and his wife, Jennifer Pena Moreno, thought the resulting surgery and recovery would be...
Mesa police defend officer shooting unleashed dog, release bodycam video
MESA, AZ (AZFamily) — The Mesa Police Department defended Monday the actions of its officers regarding the shooting death of an unleashed dog at a park late last month. According to police, officers approached 37-year-old Jarell White, who was sleeping on a table at Fitch Park, on Center Street, north of University...
Worker reportedly dies after accident involving forklift at Phoenix business
PHOENIX – A worker reportedly was killed in an accident involving a forklift in southwest Phoenix on Monday morning. The incident occurred at business near 35th Avenue and Buckeye Road, according to ABC15. The worker was taken to a hospital in extremely critical condition and did not survive his injuries.
Possible record-breaking highs in store for parts of Arizona
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — We returned to the 70s this afternoon with 72 degrees as the high temperature so far. Mostly clear and cool tonight with overnight lows going back into the upper 40s. Highs on Monday are forecast at 74, Tuesday at 75, Wednesday at 76, and Thursday at 77. Notice the trend?
Arizona mother says changes to inmate mail take away emotional connection
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — The Arizona Department of Corrections will stop delivering physical letters from family and friends to inmates starting Dec. 15. It’s a change that some family members say will strip away an important personal connection. Veronica Baca, who served nearly seven years in prison and whose...
‘We just want her back’: Valley family searching for answers after mother’s cremated remains...
MESA, Ariz. — A Valley family is grappling with an unimaginable loss, not only mourning the death of their mother, but searching for her cremated remains after they were mistakenly released to a stranger. Barbara Hall died on Nov. 6, leaving behind a large, close-knit family. Her children say...

















