Police release name of woman wounded in shooting involving Phoenix officers
PHOENIX – Authorities on Tuesday released the name of a woman injured in a shooting involving Phoenix Police officers last week. Valarie Marie Corona, 39, was booked into jail on aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and prohibited weapons possession after being released from a hospital. Authorities said officers...
Father and Daughters Bring Authentic Italian Flavors to Avondale, AZ
Tucked away in downtown Avondale sits a family-owned Italian restaurant where a father and his four daughters craft authentic homemade pasta that rivals anything you’d find in Little Italy. The Pasta Factory has transformed this cozy West Valley spot into a destination for lovers of traditional Italian cuisine,...
Arizona neighborhood bans cars for all residents — but offers a thought-provoking deal in...
Residents will have access to over 100 Bird scooters, over 1,000 bike parking spots, and free rides on the metro. Arizona neighborhood bans cars for all residents — but offers a thought-provoking deal in return first appeared on The Cool Down .
Trash Transfer Station Erupts In Flames, Sends Thick Smoke Over West Phoenix
A first-alarm debris fire at a trash transfer station near 51st Avenue and Lower Buckeye Road in west Phoenix sent a thick plume of smoke over nearby neighborhoods Tuesday, prompting a sizable response from firefighters and caution alerts for anyone in the area. The Phoenix Fire Department reported that crews...
Inside the colorful chaos of Phoenix Idiotarod 2026
Colorful chaos rolled through downtown Phoenix this past weekend. The Phoenix Idiotarod returned on Feb. 7, bringing a loud, weird and wildly unserious afternoon to Valley streets. Shopping carts rattled along Roosevelt Row as amusing and absurd fun ensued. Exactly as planned. A total of 18 teams took part in...
5 years later, the murder of Jaiden Torrez remains unsolved in Phoenix
PHOENIX — It's now been more than five years since the murder of Jaiden Torrez, and still, the case remains unsolved. In a one-on-one interview with 12News, Jaiden's father says he’s not giving up hope that investigators will eventually be able to track down the killer. “My son’s...
Healthcare professionals, leaders sound alarm as Phoenix ban on life-saving care in city parks...
It’s been over a month since the Phoenix City Council voted to adopt a revised ordinance that would ban particular medical care in public parks, and, as it soon comes into effect, local leaders and healthcare professionals continue sounding the alarm of the potential health risks this can pose for vulnerable...
Phoenix cops were told danger had passed before mistakenly killing dad
As a crazed man shot randomly into their South Phoenix home on Jan. 26, Christian Diaz Rendon’s wife and children kept calling 911. As they huddled in back rooms to avoid the bullets, multiple emergency dispatchers promised them that police were on their way. But instead of helping, a Phoenix cop only compounded the...
This small Mexican town becomes a dental destination as US healthcare costs soar
PHOENIX — Approximately three hours southwest of Phoenix, the small Mexican town of Los Algodones is making a big impact on American healthcare consumers seeking affordable alternatives to skyrocketing U.S. medical costs. With a population of just 5,000 residents, Los Algodones has earned the nickname "Molar City"...
No Longer Useful To His Breeder, This Poor Soul Got Dumped In Arizona Desert...
Valor’s story story began in Laveen, a quiet suburban area on the edge of southwest Phoenix, surrounded by the harsh Sonoran Desert. That’s where Valor was found, alone, frightened, and painfully thin. A compassionate passerby knew something was terribly wrong and rushed him to Love Them All Sanctuary...

















