‘We just want her back’: Valley family searching for answers after mother’s cremated remains...
MESA, Ariz. — A Valley family is grappling with an unimaginable loss, not only mourning the death of their mother, but searching for her cremated remains after they were mistakenly released to a stranger. Barbara Hall died on Nov. 6, leaving behind a large, close-knit family. Her children say...
Two Arizona Sites Named Among Nation’s Most Endangered
Two Arizona landmarks made national news in May 2025, but not the kind anyone wanted. The National Trust for Historic Preservation named the Mystery Castle in Phoenix and the May Hicks Curtis House in Flagstaff to its annual list of America’s 11 most endangered historic places. The list spotlights...
Tempe to hold public meetings on potential speed limit reductions
Tempe has scheduled public meetings for Tuesday on a proposal to reduce speed limits on seven city roadways. Changes could take effect in early March. Five-mile-per-hour speed-limit reductions are proposed for parts of Broadway, Guadalupe, Miller and McKellips roads. Also affected would be Priest Drive, Veterans Way,...
Phoenix Homeowners Are Seeing New Fees Added to Insurance Renewals
Homeowners in Phoenix are facing an unexpected challenge this winter: new fees added to their insurance renewals. Rising climate risks, inflation, and administrative costs are...
Man seriously hurt after fiery crash near Phoenix-Glendale border
GLENDALE, AZ (AZFamily) — A man is fighting for his life after a fiery crash in the West Valley on Monday morning. Just after midnight, first responders from Glendale and Phoenix were dispatched to the area of 55th Avenue and Camelback Road on reports of a serious crash. Police...
Man sitting at bus stop among two killed in ‘random’ shooting spree by man...
Adalberto Pablo Cordova Torres (left) has been charged with murder in connection with the deaths of Marcus Adams, 45, and Andreas Olguin, 29, (right), according to the Phoenix Police Department Maricopa County Sheriff's Office/GoFundMe A man waiting at a bus stop and another victim outside a Phoenix strip mall were...
Intense Debate: Teen’s Viral Dirt Bike Stunt Results in Arrest and Bike Impoundment by...
This post features an OpenAI-powered summary derived from the NewsBreak users' discussions on Viral dirt bike jump lands teen in handcuffs, Gilbert Police impound bike. Viral dirt bike jump lands teen in handcuffs, Gilbert Police impound bike.
Teen Girl and Woman Injured in Late-Night Shooting in Avondale as Police Seek Leads
A double shooting in Avondale on Friday night left a 17-year-old girl and a woman injured. Both were hospitalized with gunshot wounds, according to local law enforcement. The incident occurred around 11:50 p.m. near South Jean Elizabeth Place and West Flanagan Street, FOX 10 Phoenix reported. Police said the teen was...
80-year-old dies after being found in backyard pool in West Valley
PHOENIX — An 80-year-old man has died after he was found in a backyard pool at a West Valley residence. Peoria police said officers were dispatched on Dec. 8 to a home near 78th Lane and Jomax Road, where an elderly man was found in a swimming pool. Life-saving measures were performed on the individual, but he could...
Phoenix pastor killed while attempting to cross street
PHOENIX — The pedestrian fatally struck by a car on Dec. 1 in Phoenix has been identified as a long-time leader in the local faith community. Phoenix police said the incident was reported near 7th and Missouri avenues shortly before 1:30 p.m. when a man using the crosswalk when he was hit by an SUV making a...

















