Armed suspect shot and killed by police at Chandler intersection
PHOENIX – Police shot and killed an armed suspect at a Chandler intersection on Thursday morning, authorities said. Officers responded to a call about somebody trying to break into a home near Frye Road and Windstream Place around 6:50 a.m., according to the Chandler Police Department. The caller told...
Arizona mayors unite to fight in Colorado River negotiations
Arizona cities are joining together under one banner to advocate for Arizona in ongoing Colorado River talks. Existing agreements determining Arizona’s allotted share of Colorado River water are set to expire next year. Because demand on water has grown and the supply has diminished over time, water cuts are...
Surprise Squad hands out gift cards to lucky Fry’s shoppers in central Phoenix
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — It’s a challenge for many people to make ends meet these days. That’s why Simone Cuccurullo and Arizona’s Family Surprise Squad surprised some lucky Valley shoppers with gift cards!. Simone went to the Fry’s Food Store at 7th Avenue and Camelback Road to...
Deputies recover body believed to be of missing paddleboarder at Saguaro Lake
SAGUARO LAKE, AZ (AZFamily) — It was a tragic but expected end in the search for a paddleboarder who went missing at Saguaro Lake during the weekend. The Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office said Wednesday its search team found the body believed to be that of 65-year-old Richard Powers. MCSO credits its Border Patrol...
Maryvale tragedy a reminder of commitment to safety at Peoria Unified
What occurred Aug. 19 in Maryvale is an unspeakable tragedy weighing heavy on my heart.
The ‘Super Mario Bros.’-themed mural in central Phoenix is gone
It made us smile every time we passed it. "Super Barrio Bros.," a mural by late Phoenix artist Angel Diaz, occupied three sides of the building located at 1522 E. Van Buren St. An obvious homage to the "Super Mario Bros." video game series, Diaz's vision included a bandana-wearing Mario...
Witnesses describe moments before deadly Maryvale High School classroom stabbing
Court documents are shedding more light on what led to a deadly stabbing at a Phoenix-area school earlier this week.
Fern & Thistle: Thriving in Their New Home
Ten weeks ago, two frightened mountain lion cubs arrived at the Phoenix Zoo. Today, Fern and Thistle are growing stronger every day, each more than doubling in size and weight, thanks to expert care, a strong sibling bond and a safe new home in the Zoo’s Big Cats of Arizona habitat.
Arizona troopers find 138 commercial vehicle violations during US-60 operation
Troopers with the Arizona Department of Public Safety (AZDPS) Highway Patrol conducted a commercial vehicle inspection effort on US-60 this week. The inspections took place on August 19, 2025, on US-60 between Wickenburg and Mesa, Arizona. See key results from the one-day commercial inspection operation below....
AZ school stabbing: Expert talks mental impact
As authorities continue to investigate a stabbing at Maryvale High School that left a 16-year-old dead, mental health experts say trauma like this can impact those involved in all kinds of ways. FOX 10's Lauren Clark reports.
