Prosecutors to seek death penalty against man over New River pastor’s murder
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Prosecutors have filed an intent to seek the death penalty against the man charged in the death of William “Pastor Bill” Schonemann in what police said was a religiously motivated attack. Court records show that the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office entered its notice of...
Layoff notice issued by Arizona Autism, hundreds of employees may be affected
PHOENIX — Arizona Autism, a provider offering therapeutic services to children with autism, has recently filed a layoff notice that may impact hundreds of workers. On Oct. 30, the Phoenix-based organization submitted a WARN notice signaling that up to 2,792 of its employees may be affected by a reduction in the...
ICE officer shoots illegal immigrant during Phoenix traffic stop gone wrong, both hospitalized
ICE officer and Honduran man injured in Phoenix shooting during traffic stop. Jose Garcia-Sorto hospitalized in stable condition after Interstate 17 incident.
With SNAP in limbo, low-income Arizonans worry about their next meal
A 68-year-old grandmother leaned against the metal railing near the entrance of Arizona’s Department of Economic Security building in downtown Phoenix to support her ailing back. In less than two days, the benefits allocated from this building that she counts on to feed her family were set to expire.
Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs frustrated about shutdown’s impact on social safety net
PHOENIX – Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs said she was “frustrated” and “angry” about how the federal government shutdown is causing the nation’s social safety net to fray. “And I am so incredibly frustrated by the dysfunction in Washington and these politicians who don’t care...
Mother of 18-year-old ASU assault victim speaks out
The mother of an 18-year-old who got beat up by a group of guys on the ASU campus has a message for other parents. The attack lasted for 30 minutes outside a dorm in Tempe.
Police investigate overnight homicide in Phoenix
Phoenix Police responded to the incident near 43rd Avenue and Buckeye Road just before midnight on Thursday. Gibby Parra has the breaking news.
Phoenix restaurants, businesses offer meals for those set to lose SNAP benefits
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — With more than 900,000 people expected to to lose benefits through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), some Valley restaurants and businesses are stepping up to offer free or discounted meals to those in need. Baked Chemistry Vegan Cafe:. A ‘Chemistry Community Plate’ will be...
Phoenix Rescue Mission saves over 700 unhoused people during summer heat relief campaign
PHOENIX — A Valley nonprofit announced that it rescued more than 700 unhoused people who were living on the streets during the hottest months of the year. On Thursday, the Phoenix Rescue Mission (PRM) announced the results of its annual Code:Red heat relief campaign, which ran from May 1 to Oct. 15.
Melinda’s Alley in Phoenix said to be haunted by murdered woman
The alleyway next to the Renaissance Hotel, known as Melinda's Alley, features a large mural of Melinda Curtis, who supposedly haunts the area.
