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Phoenix police have released video from an officer-involved shooting that killed a 24-year-old man, whose family and community advocates now plan a vigil to raise awareness about crisis intervention.

TEMPE, Arizona — An artist and dancer, in the prime of her life, was shot and killed in the middle of the night. That’s what happened to Arizona ballerina Colleen Hoopes, whose maiden name was Buckley. May 20, 2022, her husband Christopher Hoopes was captured on body camera...

Governor Katie Hobbs (D-AZ) has announced a $16 million investment to fight homelessness in Arizona. The money, drawn from the State Housing Trust Fund, will go to various civic organizations and charities that shelter and help the homeless find permanent housing, including city shelter services in Phoenix, Tucson, and Flagstaff.

Phoenix City Council candidate Ed Hermes is also a partner at the largest law firm in the state, and if elected, he'd have to navigate significant conflict of interest concerns. Why it matters: Hermes' firm, Snell & Wilmer, regularly has business involving the city — including lawsuits against it — and Hermes wouldn't be able to participate as a councilmember in anything involving his employer. State of play: Hermes is considered the frontrunner in a crowded race to represent District 4 — he's r

SURPRISE, AZ — A major road project planned near northern Surprise could provide another connection to Loop 303 for residents who say rapid growth has made getting in and out of their neighborhoods increasingly difficult. The City of Peoria, working with the Arizona Department of Transportation, plans to extend...

The City of Phoenix Human Services Department (HSD) launched a new initiative to help residents successfully participate in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). The program offers guidance on applications, renewals, and work requirements. The goal is to reduce benefit loss and ensure residents can confidently submit complete information to the Arizona Department of Economic Security (DES). Information on the navigation program can be found at phoenix.gov/SNAPNAV.

Veterans Day in Arizona gives residents across the Valley plenty of ways to honor those who served, from dining deals to events. The post Veterans Day Events and Dining Deals in Arizona 2026 appeared first on Fabulous Arizona .

PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Firefighters extinguished a large fire that broke out at a hotel in north Phoenix early Friday morning. Crews were called just after 5:30 a.m. to the Travelodge by Wyndham hotel near 25th Avenue and Greenway Road. When firefighters arrived, the fire had already spread to the roof.

Photo Credit: iStock Chandler, Arizona, residents are set to pay more for trash service in 2027 with the possibility of water bills following suit, adding about $6 a month — an increase residents say will make the city harder to afford.Here's what to knowABC15 Arizona reported that the Chandler City Council signed off on a 4.5% solid waste increase and tentatively backed hikes of 9% for water and reclaimed water and 6.5% for wastewater. Trash rates will rise in January, while the other changes a

Arizona sits hundreds of miles from the nearest ocean, yet one new spot in Tempe is acting like the coast moved next door. Snow crab legs, lobster, and fresh sashimi are piled high at a buffet that only opened its doors recently, and the crowds have already found it. Diners...