Man shot at red light in alleged road rage shooting
PHOENIX - A man was found shot near Loop 202 following a road rage incident at a red light. Just before 11 p.m. on Oct. 4, Phoenix officers responded to the Loop 202 Freeway and Van Buren Street regarding a shooting. A man was found shot, and taken to a...
Tolleson Steps Up with Manpower and Supplies to Aid Flood-Stricken Globe, Arizona
The City of Tolleson has stepped in to offer aid to Globe, Arizona, following a flood disaster that has left the community in dire need of support. Tolleson is contributing both manpower and critical supplies, with a specialized utilities truck and a dedicated team currently on the ground in Globe to assist with...
Phoenix police seek tips on alleged road rage shooting on Loop 202
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Police are asking for the public’s help with information about a reported road rage shooting in Phoenix Saturday night. At about 10:45 p.m., first responders were called to the Loop 202 South Mountain and Van Buren Street for reports of a shooting, according to the Phoenix Police Department.
Jury indicts domestic violence suspect chased by Mesa police along US 60
A 37-year-old man has been indicted on charges as the suspect in a domestic violence case that led to a foot chase along US 60 in Mesa, authorities said. Joseph Ortiz faces felony and
How Record-Breaking Heat Is Changing Life in the American Southwest
The hottest story in the Southwest is no longer just the midday sun – it’s the long tail of heat that now stretches deep into the night, into fall, and into daily routines. Across Arizona, Nevada, New Mexico, and parts of California, record temperatures have become less headline and more background noise, reshaping...
Alleged underage DUI driver crashes through construction zone on Loop 101
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — A driver was arrested for allegedly driving drunk and crashing into a construction zone on the Loop 101 in Phoenix on Monday. Just before midnight, Highway Patrol Troopers responded to a crash on the westbound Loop 101 before 67th Avenue. They say a driver went through the construction barricades...
Valley bakery closes unexpectedly after 30 years, leaving customers without refunds
PHOENIX — A Phoenix-area bakery has permanently closed its doors after three decades in business, leaving customers scrambling to recover money they paid for orders that will never be fulfilled. Baker Wee Bakery, located on 43rd Avenue and Thunderbird, shut down unexpectedly in late September, catching longtime...
Phoenix Police Department seeks community input on non-lethal weapon policies
PHOENIX — The Phoenix Police Department is urging residents to share their thoughts on its non-lethal weapon policies. On Thursday, authorities issued a request for public input — the same day two separate shootings involving city officers occurred. Police are working to develop new policies governing the use...
Suspect accused of posing as elderly victim’s bank, stealing credit card
PHOENIX - A man accused of stealing a credit card after posing as the victim's bank and stealing several thousand dollars is being sought by police. The man was caught on surveillance camera using the stolen credit card at a Walmart on 37th Street and Thomas Road on Aug. 24.
Defensive driving program helps teens improve driving skills and safety
PHOENIX — When NHRA drag racing star Doug Herbert lost his two young sons, Jon and James in a tragic highway crash in January of 2008, his grief led to determination, inspiring a mission to help prevent other families from experiencing similar heartbreak. “I don’t want any other parent...

















