Phoenix AZ

GILBERT, Ariz. - June 4, 2025, marks three years since 19-year-old Rachel Hansen was murdered in Gilbert. She was found shot to death inside her apartment bedroom in 2022, and her case is still unsolved. Three years have passed with no arrests, and her parents are left with more questions...

On May 21, Phoenix City Council considered a citizen petition to do away with the reverse lanes on 7th Street and 7th Avenue — often known colloquially as the city’s “suicide lanes.” But instead of making a decision, the council voted to direct the city Streets Transportation Department to study the issue and report...

Phoenix girl shot, killed by brother with dad's rifle, police say. Prosecutors say a 5-year-old Phoenix girl was accidentally shot and killed by her 9-year-old brother with their dad's assault rifle on Tuesday night. Irvin Ramos-Jimenez was booked into jail because he's a convicted felon and not allowed to have a...

PHOENIX – Mayor Kate Gallego said Wednesday she’s excited about a future “gateway” to downtown, including new housing, at the current site of the Phoenix Police headquarters. The city is planning to redevelop the intersection of Seventh Avenue and Washington Street after the police department relocates,...

MESA, AZ (AZFamily) — New body-cam videos show previous instances where Emily Pike ran away from a Mesa group home in the months leading up to her brutal murder. On Valentine’s Day, the 14-year-old’s remains were found dismembered in trash bags in the woods north of Globe.

A 14-acre mixed use development near Loop 202 and Dobbins Road in Laveen will include a family entertainment center, a coffee shop, restaurants and other retail. Scottsdale-based Diversified Partners, a brokerage and development firm, is developing the site, which will be anchored by The Rush Funplex, the company’s...

The best steakhouses in Arizona combine top-quality, expertly aged beef with impeccable service, inviting ambiance, and locally inspired menus. They offer diverse cuts, perfect sears, and thoughtful wine pairings. Whether classic or modern, these steakhouses deliver consistency, attention to detail, and a memorable...

Congenital syphilis occurs when a pregnant woman with the sexually-transmitted disease passes the infection to her baby in the womb. Cases are on the rise here in Arizona, and there's a national push for more testing. David C. Harvey is the executive director of the National Coalition of STD Directors....

The new South Central extension of Valley Metro light rail is about to open and riders will notice 18 pieces of artwork along the route, including one dramatic piece by a local artist that will light up the skyline at night. Construction on this stretch of light rail began in 2019 and was expected to be finished in...

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Scottsdale police are searching for two suspects who attempted to rob a local eyewear business. In the process, the suspects struck one employee in the face and sprayed another with bear spray, police said. The owners of Scottsdale Eyewear are physically okay but are concerned this...