Phoenix AZ

PHOENIX — A new pancreatic cancer drug being tested by doctors in Phoenix is showing promise, potentially doubling survival rates for patients compared to chemotherapy alone. Pancreatic cancer is one of the deadliest forms of the disease, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Only one out...

On Jan. 3, 2025, a Phoenix man received a decades-long prison sentence for the 2023 killing of Geoffrey Rugwiro, whose body was found in a burning dumpster near the downtown homeless encampment known as "the Zone." Dave Dinkins pleaded guilty to second-degree murder and kidnapping and was ordered to serve 42 years in prison after prosecutors said surveillance and other evidence tied...

Mayor Kate Gallego is betting big on quantum. In her State of the City address last Tuesday, she rolled out the Phoenix Quantum Strategy and tapped Arizona State University to lead the charge, naming University Professor Sethuraman "Panch" Panchanathan as point person for the city’s push into quantum computing, communications and sensing. The goal is straightforward and ambitious at the same time: turn Phoenix...

GOODYEAR, Ariz. — The Goodyear city council has approved a new ordinance regulating e‑bikes, motorized bicycles, electric stand‑up scooters and electric miniature scooters. The new ordinance sets age requirements for different device types, outlines where and how to ride, prohibits unsafe behaviors such as riding against traffic...

Navajo tacos are one of the most beloved foods in the Southwest, built on golden fry bread and piled high with savory toppings like beans, meat, cheese, and green chiles. They carry deep cultural roots tied to Native American history and traditions, making every bite more meaningful than your average taco.

MESA, Ariz. - A Mesa Police sergeant is charged with tipping off the suspect in a Chandler Police narcotics investigation, and Chandler's police chief says this was a dirty cop that put the safety of officers at risk. What we know:. As Chandler PD served their search warrant as part...

MESA, AZ (AZFamily) — Two occupants of a small airplane are okay after the plane made a hard landing at a Mesa airport on Tuesday. The incident happened at Falcon Field Airport just before 8 a.m. when the pilot of a Cessna 172 aircraft reported having an engine issue, according to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).

Tucked inside a luxury auto mall in Phoenix, Arizona, the Penske Racing Museum is one of those rare finds that most people drive right past without knowing it exists. This small but mighty museum celebrates the legendary Team Penske, one of the most successful racing organizations in motorsport history. Best...

PHOENIX — A defendant has been sentenced to prison for his role in the death of a man who was beaten and set on fire in a dumpster located in a Phoenix homeless encampment. Isaiah Baskin, 22, was recently sentenced to 38 years in prison for the murder of Geoffrey Rugwiro, according to the Maricopa County Attorney's Office.

PHOENIX (AZFamily) — A man will spend nearly four decades behind bars in connection with a brutal murder in which a man was set on fire inside a homeless encampment in downtown Phoenix. Maricopa County Attorney Rachel Mitchell announced that Isaiah Baskin was sentenced to 38 1/2 years in...