City of Phoenix shelves red light camera program
Data shows Arizona has a serious red-light running problem, but Phoenix is no longer moving forward with plans to ticket drivers who blow through red lights using photo enforcement cameras.
Arrest made nearly 3 months after deadly Circle K shooting in Phoenix
Phoenix Police arrested 42-year-old Norman Sanders for the shooting death of 45-year-old Kevin Mitchell following an argument at a Circle K near 27th Avenue and Butler in November 2025.
Woman accused of stabbing mother 18 times in Scottsdale identified
Police say 24-year-old Ashland Crank stabbed her mom 18 times at an apartment complex near 68th Street and McDowell after they had gotten into a fight on Monday.
3 Arizona employers announce mass layoffs in January 2026
A small number of Arizona employers filed notices in January about planned layoffs, totaling about 260 jobs expected to be cut across the state to kick off 2026. Five companies filed Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification alerts, known as WARN notices, during the month. No company planned more than 100 job...
Phoenix Fire sets new standard with health-focused Station 62
The Phoenix Fire Department has long prided itself on being a progressive, data-driven organization with a relentless focus on firefighter safety, wellness and operational excellence. That tradition continues with the opening of Fire Station 62, a 16,000-square-foot facility in West Phoenix. Fire Station 62...
P.F. Chang’s celebrates the Year of the Horse with special menu items
P.F. Chang’s launched its 2026 Lunar New Year celebration with the Year of the Horse limited-time menu, featuring handcrafted seasonal cocktails and its signature Red Envelope tradition. Dine-in guests can celebrate through Tuesday, Feb. 24. LOCAL NEWS: TSMC Arizona preparing workers for a chips future. The Year of...
Phoenix’s overdose crisis is careening in the wrong direction
As much as anyone in Arizona, 40-year-old Rachel Combs has suffered the cruelty of America’s opioid crisis. Tragedy first struck the Kingman resident’s family in 2013, when her brother died of a drug overdose at 25 years old. She said her mother, Renee Brunhofer, battled chronic pain and fibromyalgia and started...
Glendale Cops Bust Parents After Boys Found Caged in Feces-Smeared Apartment
What started as a welfare check at a Glendale apartment turned into a child-abuse case that seasoned officers are calling one of the worst they have ever seen. Police arrested a couple after finding two young boys living in what authorities described as “caged” conditions inside a filthy unit on Thursday, Jan. 29....
North Phoenix Husband In Alleged Murder-Suicide Bid Critically Wounded
A quiet yesterday afternoon yesterday in north Phoenix turned chaotic when a woman told police her husband had opened fire on her, leaving him hospitalized in critical condition and triggering a major law-enforcement response near 19th Avenue and Union Hills Drive. What Police Say Happened. Phoenix officers responded...
This Mexican Steakhouse Is Changing The Flavor Scene In Arizona
Arizona is no stranger to bold flavors, but this place is rewriting the rulebook. Miel De Agave Phoenix, on 705 N 1st St in downtown Phoenix, blends traditional Mexican flavors with modern steakhouse elegance in a way that feels both fresh and familiar. The first time I tried their carne...
