Phoenix Police Department seeks community input for homelessness policy
PHOENIX — Community members who want to influence how the Phoenix Police Department engages with people experiencing homelessness have an opportunity to shape policy for a limited time. On Friday, the department announced it is seeking public feedback on its new “Interacting with Individuals Experiencing...
Man hospitalized after shooting in north-central Phoenix
Around 6 p.m., Phoenix Police responded to the area near Dunlap Avenue and Interstate 17 for reports of a shooting.
People Drive From All Over Arizona To Eat At This Wild West-Themed Steakhouse
There’s a place in Phoenix where the spirit of the Old West isn’t just remembered—it’s served on a plate with a side of history so rich you can practically taste it. The Stockyards Steakhouse stands as a meaty monument to Arizona’s cattle industry, and locals will tell you it’s worth every mile of the journey.
He’s an Iraqi Purple Heart recipient veteran with an attempted murder conviction. There’s a...
PHOENIX — Veterans, lawmakers, and immigration advocates gathered outside the Phoenix ICE Field Office on Friday to protest the deportation of Sergeant José Barco, a decorated Iraq War veteran and Purple Heart recipient. Barco, who served two tours overseas, was deported early Friday morning, according to advocates,...
Dream City Church’s Kingdom Builders Outlines Future Plans and Community Focus
This article contains content summarized with GPT-4. Learn more. Dream City Church's Kingdom Builders ministry has announced its plans for the coming years. Leaders described how faith, generosity, and a shared purpose have influenced their work. They noted that stewardship and prayer play key roles in their goals....
Waymo Expands Freeway Robotaxi Service
Waymo plans to extend driverless ride-hailing to freeways in San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Phoenix, stepping up its push to scale service as rivals fight for market share. The Alphabet unit signaled the move as competition for autonomous rides intensifies across major U.S. cities, and as regulators weigh safety and...
No charges for driver who hit, killed construction worker on Loop 101
A driver who hit and killed a construction worker on the Loop 101 on-ramp in Phoenix on Tuesday morning wasn't cited and won't face any charges, officials said. The Arizona Department of Public Safety said Vicente Rodriguez was hit on the westbound 35th Avenue ramp while he was trying to cross to get to a road...
Disagreement between 2 barbers led to west Phoenix shooting, police say
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Investigators say a disagreement between two barbers escalated into a shooting that left one man with critical injuries and the other in jail last week in west Phoenix. Gerrin Jones, 36, is being held on multiple charges in connection with the shooting that happened on Thursday,...
Phoenix police ask for feedback on new homelessness policy
The Phoenix Police Department is asking the community for input on a new policy for how officers should treat unsheltered people. The six-page “Interacting with Individuals Experiencing Homelessness” draft policy is now posted online. It details how police should interact with unhoused people and report encampments,...
You’re not nuts: The mosquitoes in Phoenix have gone bananas this year
Every time you step outside, you pick up two or three bites. You’re swatting miniature pests left and right, and it seems like something is always buzzing in your ear. No, you’re not crazy. The mosquitoes in Phoenix have been fucking awful this year. Mosquito complaints made to...

















