Americans back criminal and homelessness reform: Poll
(The Center Square) – Americans support stricter criminal measures and homelessness reform, according to a new poll by The Cicero Institute. The overwhelming support for reforms transcends party and demographic lines, according to Stefani Buhajla, the Austin, Texas-based think tank’s senior director of...
Suspect arrested for Gilbert shooting that left 16-year-old boy in critical condition
PHOENIX — A 16-year-old boy is in critical condition after being shot while visiting his girlfriend at an East Valley home over the weekend, police said. The suspect, 21-year-old Rael Sanchez, was taken into custody on Sunday, a day after the shooting near Warner and Recker roads, according to the Gilbert Police...
Dozens of cars go up in flames at south Phoenix junkyard
Investigators are looking into how about 30 cars caught fire at a south Phoenix junkyard on Thursday evening. It happened near 23rd Avenue and Broadway Road. Dozens of firefighters responded, and the blaze was upgraded to a first alarm before crews got it under control.
Dozens of cars catch fire at south Phoenix junkyard
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — A huge column of smoke was seen for miles in the south Phoenix area because of a car junkyard fire that broke out on Thursday evening. Dozens of firefighters were called out around 5 p.m. to a business near 23rd Avenue and Broadway Road. When they arrived, they found that about 30 cars were on...
Black Chamber of Arizona announces launch of Phoenix ‘impact center’ at Glendale event
The Black Chamber of Arizona announced a 5,400-square-foot hub for economic empowerment and business innovation will be built in Phoenix during an event in Glendale. The announcement came at the
Husband of ex-Phoenix news anchor sentenced to 10 years in loan fraud scheme
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — The husband of a former Phoenix news anchor learned his punishment for taking part in an elaborate COVID-19 loan scheme alongside his wife. Nathan Reis was handed a 10-year prison sentence, the same amount as his wife, ex-KNXV employee Stephanie Hockridge. Reis was also ordered to pay back over...
2 suspects arrested after Phoenix crash, shooting killed 2 motorcyclists
PHOENIX — Two people have been arrested for their alleged involvement in an incident that resulted in the deaths of two motorcyclists on Nov. 28 in Phoenix. Phoenix police have announced the arrests of 37-year-old Nicholas Sheehan and 50-year-old Michael Shane Zavala for their alleged connection to a deadly incident...
Phoenix-area organization delivers shoes to homeless community
The Valley nonprofit Cloud Covered Streets handed out shoes and provided new clothes, a meal, showers and haircuts to those experiencing homelessness.
Woman Shares Stunned Reaction After a Literal Dust Bunny Emerges from Dryer Vent Hose...
A mother and daughter step in as unlikely heroes after a rabbit gets stuck inside a dryer vent hose, with video capturing the lighthearted rescue in Phoenix
Gilbert moves toward raising water rates for third year in a row
On Tuesday, the Gilbert Town Council took a step toward increasing water rates for the third year in a row. The town adopted a notice of intent to increase rates starting in 2026. The council will consider two options. One would raise rates by 25% beginning in 2026. The other...
