Targeted Scottsdale home invasion linked to alleged $66M cryptocurrency plot
Two California teenagers are facing felony charges after a violent Scottsdale home invasion where they allegedly targeted a family for $66 million in cryptocurrency. The suspects, identified as Jackson Sullivan and Skylar Lapaille, reportedly posed as delivery drivers to gain entry before duct-taping and assaulting...
Mesa school employee arrested after police find inappropriate text messages with 14-year-old boy
PHOENIX — A 24-year-old teacher’s aide at a Mesa school was arrested Tuesday after allegations of inappropriate behavior with a student, authorities said. Administrators at Empower Academy, which is near Guadalupe and Sossaman roads, alerted the Mesa Police Department on Monday afternoon. School officials alleged...
8 Arizona Pizza Joints Serving Slices Worth Getting Excited About
If you think you know pizza, Arizona is ready to surprise you. From wood-fired classics to inventive seasonal pies, these kitchens take crust, sauce, and balance seriously. You will taste smoky edges, bright tomatoes, and chewy centers that keep you reaching for another slice. Consider this your roadmap to the next...
Arizona inventor pulls water from thin air to tackle Southwest’s water crisis
PHOENIX — Arizona and the Southwest are facing a growing water crisis, shrinking rivers, rising demand, and new AI data centers putting added pressure on supplies. One inventor thinks the solution might be right above our heads. Former Army Ranger Captain Moses West has created atmospheric water generators that...
Gilbert brunch restaurant hit with 4 health violations
Maricopa County health inspectors cited a metro Phoenix restaurant for four health violations during the week of Jan. 19. Violations included keeping raw foods at unsafe temperatures, improper handwashing and plumbing issues. A priority violation is a major violation that directly contributes to an increased risk of...
Lifeguard accused of molesting children at Great Wolf Lodge near Scottsdale
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — A 19-year-old lifeguard at Great Wolf Lodge near Scottsdale is accused of molesting multiple children at the resort's indoor water park, according to newly filed court documents. Salt River Police responded to the resort at 7333 North Pima Road on Jan. 31 after receiving a 911...
Data centers guzzle Arizona’s water and power. We calculated how much
Liliana Vidales has more experience than most people with data centers. xAI, a company owned by billionaire Elon Musk, about a year and a half ago established a supercomputer in Memphis, Tenn., where Vidales attended college. The facility, she said, brought "suffocating smog and pollution." She didn't want it to...
Missing 18-year-old discovered dead in West Valley
An 18-year-old who was reported missing to Phoenix police has recently been discovered dead in the West Valley. On January 19, a Phoenix officer received a missing report for Yessenia Norman from the institution where she had been residing. According to Phoenix police, Norman was discovered dead in Tolleson on...
Celebrities, athletes flock to TPC Scottsdale for Annexus Pro-Am
SCOTTSDALE, AZ (AZFamily) — Several celebrities and athletes were in “full swing” on Wednesday morning, with many participating in the Annexus Pro-Am at the WM Phoenix Open!. Good Morning Arizona’s Scott Pasmore and Simone Cuccurrullo were out at TPC Scottsdale catching up with all the big names....
Arizona Teen Girl, 16, Missing After Never Returning Home From School
In Mesa, Arizona, a regular school day has turned into every parent’s nightmare. Sixteen-year-old Laila Champagne...
