Phoenix AZ

PHOENIX — A man was arrested after he allegedly groped and threatened to kidnap a teenage fast-food worker in Phoenix, according to court documents. Ariel Yair Zelaya-Zuniga went through the drive-through of a Taco Bell on April 14 and asked the teen what time she got off work. The frightened teen gave him a false time.

PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Dozens of people were arrested Thursday night during a criminal task force operation in central Phoenix. State Troopers arrested 35 people for outstanding warrants, DUIs, drugs and weapons offenses in the Valley as a part of Operation Desert Guardian, according to the Arizona Department of Public Safety. Officials did not say how many arrests fell into each category.

An interfaith circle of Phoenix clergy gathered outside the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) field office on Thursday, calling on the agency to grant humanitarian parole to seven people in custody who, they say, are suffering from serious and untreated medical conditions. Faith leaders said they tried to deliver a letter outlining the cases, but no one from the facility would accept it...

Facing a criminal trial next month, Phoenix trauma surgeon Dr. Kris Johnson is still fighting over what he says was a split-second decision to protect his family on a chaotic June 2022 night, when he fired a warning shot and was then shot by Phoenix police. The episode, the focus of a three-part local investigation this week, has reignited debate over how...

PHOENIX (AZFamily) — A California woman is claiming she was pulled over and arrested for DUI in 2024 because Phoenix police officers needed to meet their arrest quota. Arizona’s Family obtained the lawsuit Thursday. Brianna Longoria said she was wrongfully arrested because she didn’t run a red light and all the tests were negative for drugs and alcohol.

PHOENIX - High gas prices are hitting drivers hard currently, but some experts believe relief may be on the horizon, as a major new pipeline project gains steam. Currently, there are no refineries in Arizona, and there are also only two major pipelines in the state. Meanwhile, Phoenix currently has one of the most expensive fuel markets in the nation.

TEMPE, Ariz. — Four ducklings have reunited with their parents after being stuck in a drainage pipe in Tempe. Tempe Fire said Holy Spirit Catholic Church called their non-emergency line after a group of ducklings fell into a drainage pipe and couldn't get out. Video from Tempe Fire shows mom and dad nearby, watching.

Yes, I’m absolutely terrified of ghosts, yet I spend almost every Tuesday morning sitting in the most spine-chillingly beautiful café in all of Arizona. This place manages to turn the “spooky” aesthetic into an art form, surrounding you with moody decor that would make any vampire feel right at home.

Sushi by Bou, the modern omakase concept known for its reimagined sushi counter experience, is set to open its first Arizona location at The Westin Tempe in early May. The post Sushi by Bou Debuts First Arizona Location appeared first on Fabulous Arizona .

MESA, AZ (AZFamily) — More than 10 people are unable to go back home after a fire damaged several apartment units in Mesa overnight. Firefighters from Mesa and Tempe responded to the reported blaze around 2:30 a.m. Friday at the Buenas on University apartment complex at the intersection of Dobson Road and University Drive.