9 school districts sue East Valley Institute of Technology over funding, control
Nine East Valley School Districts today announced they are suing the East Valley Institute of Technology over a long-running dispute about the money they say they’re entitled to for running Career and Technical Education programs on their high school campuses. The suit, which was announced by a public relations...
Scottsdale photographer found respite in nature after family grief
Jackie Marlowe has used photography for a time over the last five years to get over the death of her father and sister. Nature became her church, she said. One of her photographs and the
Excitement Builds as Google Fiber Expands in Brown/Higley, Threatening AT&T’s Dominance
In the wake of Google Fiber's arrival in the Brown/Higley area, many residents are expressing their anticipation and eagerness to switch from their current internet service providers. A year ago, AT&T made its debut in the area, and while it was considered an improvement over Cox, it has not been without its issues....
Woman tells police she slashed boyfriend’s throat on Thanksgiving: Mesa PD
A 52-year-old woman has been charged with attempted murder and aggravated assault after her boyfriend had his throat slashed on Thanksgiving Day, Mesa police said. Police officers responded just
Scooterist dead after being struck by vehicle in Phoenix
PHOENIX — A man on a motorized scooter was struck by a vehicle and died on Monday, according to authorities. Phoenix police responded to the collision near Missouri and Seventh avenues around 1:21 p.m. Upon arrival, police found 53-year-old Rodger Loar suffering from life-threatening injuries. The Phoenix Fire...
SpaceX rocket launch should be visible over Phoenix Monday night
A Falcon 9 rocket launch from Vandenberg Air Force Base viewed over downtown Phoenix in December 2017. Arizonans, look to the skies tonight: You may be able to see what it really looks like to defy gravity. SpaceX is scheduled to launch a Falcon 9 rocket from southern California to...
Local Food Influencer Reviews Arizona Mills Restaurant, Describes it as Frightening
A recent visit to a restaurant at Arizona Mills by a local food influencer has sparked a debate on social media. The influencer described the experience as 'scary', a sentiment that has been met with a mix of agreement, confusion, and outright disagreement by social media users. The discussion has been further fueled...
Police identify 2 motorcyclists killed in shooting, crash near Interstate 17
PHOENIX — Phoenix police have identified the two individuals who died in a Nov. 28 incident that started as a shooting and ended as a traffic collision. Shortly before 11 p.m., two motorcyclists were stopped at a traffic light at 7th Avenue and Interstate 17 when one of them fired shots at the other, police said.
Crash near Glendale’s State Farm Stadium leaves 1 dead, multiple hurt
GLENDALE, AZ (AZFamily) —Authorities say one person is dead and several others were hurt after a crash near the Loop 101 freeway ramps at Maryland Avenue, not far from State Farm Stadium. The Arizona Department of Public Safety said three cars crashed on Maryland Avenue around 5:45 p.m. Troopers...
US 60 partially blocked after multi-vehicle crash
DPS troopers responded to the U.S. 60 eastbound near Mesa Drive around 10 p.m. on Sunday. Gibby Parra looks at the impact on traffic at 5 a.m.
