Man arrested days after deadly Phoenix stabbing
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — A man has been arrested in connection with a deadly stabbing in Phoenix. Traquan Munson, 25, is accused of stabbing Lonnie Shepherd Jr. outside a restaurant on Saturday near 24th Avenue and Thomas Road. Officers with the Phoenix Police Department were called to reports of the...
This Arizona Pizza Place Has a Giant Wurlitzer Organ That Steals the Show
The doors to that Arizona pizza spot swung open, and a wall of sound rolled out that I felt in my chest before I even ordered anything. I had pulled into the parking lot expecting a quick slice, but the building looked more like a concert hall than a restaurant.
Phoenix turns to AI to fight Chase Field game-day gridlock
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — The city of Phoenix is expanding its network of traffic signals run by artificial intelligence, with about 25 new ones coming downtown in the next few months. The signals, between Interstates 17 and 10, will use AI technology from a company called NoTraffic to move traffic...
Fake ICE Raid Call Sparks Chaos, Blocked Exits at Goodyear Warehouse
A hoax phone call claiming that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents were on their way to a Goodyear warehouse touched off a chaotic scene last Friday, with workers crowding around a shut glass door and shoving to get out while a man allegedly blocked their exit. Goodyear police responded to the disturbance
Driver admits drinking, driving 153 mph before deadly Tempe crash
Derek Gray has pleaded guilty to two counts of manslaughter in connection with the deadly 2023 Tempe crash. Investigators say Gray admitted to drinking and driving 153 mph in a 35 mph zone. His car crashed into a power pole and two palm trees. Gray survived, but passengers Jesse Ruiz and Maria Rangel were thrown from t
Suspect arrested in connection with Phoenix restaurant stabbing that left 29-year-old dead
Authorities identified and arrested a suspect in connection with a stabbing at a restaurant over the weekend that killed 29-year-old Lonnie Shepherd Jr. Traquan Munson, 25, was booked into a jail on a second-degree murder charge, according to the Phoenix Police Department. On Saturday, officers were called to the area.
Man dead after being hit by car while crossing street in south Phoenix
A man died Tuesday from injuries he sustained after being hit by a car in south Phoenix last week, authorities said. The Phoenix Police Department identified the deceased man as 38-year-old Peter Griffin. On Aug. 12, officers were called to Seventh Avenue and Baseline Road around 8 p.m. for multiple...
Tempe woman nearly loses arm in attack by foster dog she saved from euthanasia
TEMPE, AZ (AZFamily) — A Tempe woman fostering a dog says she nearly died after the animal attacked her, leaving her with serious injuries and unable to use her arms months later. Liz Shidler had fostered dogs for nearly five years without a problem before she brought home a...
Severe storm watch issued for the Valley, strong winds and dust expected
The Valley was put under a severe storm watch Wednesday, and weather officials broke down what activity residents can expect to see. The watch, which includes the Phoenix metro area and much of southeast Arizona, is in place until 11 p.m. and warns of wind gusts of up to 70 mph as well as the possibility of isolated ha
Security guard shoots, kills armed man at Phoenix business, police say
PHOENIX - An armed and uniformed security guard allegedly shot and killed a man who pulled a gun at a Phoenix business. An "interaction" occurred between an armed man and the security guard near Peoria Ave and Black Canyon Highway at around 12:30 p.m. on Aug. 18. According to investigators, the 44-year-old man had pull
