Tents Creep Back Into Phoenix’s ‘Zone’ as Downtown Shops Sound Alarm
Downtown Phoenix business owners say the relief after the 2023 court-ordered cleanup of the homeless encampment known as "The Zone" is starting to slip away, as tents and people return to the blocks around the Human Services Campus. Storefronts and nearby neighbors report fresh makeshift sites on sidewalks and in alleys, and owners who had hoped the clearouts were permanent say they are...
They help the homeless in Phoenix parks. The city may shut them down
It was just after 7 a.m on Tuesday when Circle the City’s Winnebago drove into the soon-to-be-renamed Cesar Chavez Park on Baseline Road. The Phoenix-based homeless service provider was about to make its first stop of the day. Perla Puebla, a nurse practitioner specializing in wound care and the...
Three men charged in connection with Halloween robbery and kidnapping in Wilmington
Three people have been arrested in connection with a robbery and kidnapping that happened last year on Halloween night.
2 men hospitalized after shooting in Glendale neighborhood
GLENDALE, AZ (AZFamily) — Glendale Police are investigating a shooting that sent two men to the hospital early Thursday morning. Police and firefighters responded to a ShotSpotter activation just before 4 a.m. Thursday. Officers are working two scenes they believe are connected. One scene is at 67th Avenue and...
Nearly three years later, Phoenix’s ‘The Zone’ still struggles with homelessness challenges
PHOENIX — Nearly three years after a sprawling homeless encampment known as “The Zone” in downtown Phoenix was cleared, some business owners and people living on the streets there said signs of its return are emerging. The area, which once spanned roughly 15 blocks, had more than...
Trial nears end in Phoenix for former chef accused of killing family
A jury will decide if the former popular Valley vegan chef, Anthony Milan Ross, should be sentenced to death or stay behind bars for the rest of his life.
Dirty Dining alert: One restaurant hit with 7 violations
In this week's Dirty Dining report, inspectors found moldy cheese, handwashing violations, unsafe food temperatures, and other major health code problems at several East Valley restaurants. Lee’s Sandwiches had the most serious issues with seven major violations and is now on notice to clean up or face possible legal action. Jason Barry has more on the dirty kitchens in Chandler and Mesa.
Suspect hospitalized after shooting at Scottsdale police station
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. - A suspect was taken to a hospital following a shooting on Thursday at a Scottsdale police station. The shooting happened on April 30 at the Scottsdale Police Department's McKellips station, located near Miller and McKellips roads. No officers were hurt. Scottsdale Police say there are no outstanding...
Traffic citation scam fools dozens into showing up to Phoenix court
Dozens of people showed up at Maricopa County Superior Court thinking they had an outstanding traffic ticket after receiving a scam message. Scammers are sending fake traffic citation texts and emails that look official and demand immediate payment. Jason Barry explains how the scam works, the warning signs to watch for, and what court officials say you should do if one of these messages...
7-year-old girl shot at Avondale apartment, brother arrested: PD
AVONDALE, Ariz. - The brother of a 7-year-old girl was arrested after police say the child was shot on Wednesday at an apartment in Avondale. Avondale Police say officers on April 29 responded to the apartment near Indian School and El Mirage roads for reports of a shooting just before 5 p.m. Once at the apartment, officers learned a 7-year-old girl...
