Suspect arrested in connection with man’s death in north Phoenix
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — A 29-year-old man is in custody after police say he killed someone at a Phoenix home earlier this week. Kiaree Steele is accused of killing 51-year-old Roosevelt Ward Jr. on April 27. Police found Ward’s body inside a home near 31st Avenue and Cheryl Drive, just west of Metro Parkway.
Gilbert uses cameras to monitor traffic safety and reduce crashes across town
Cameras are mounted on traffic signals at intersections throughout Gilbert, but town officials are clear about what they are not for.
Cancer survivor is running across Arizona to help pay medical bills for others
TEMPE, Ariz. — Bridger Deaton believes in doing hard things. Three years ago, he struggled to run three miles. On Saturday, May 2, the 25-year-old Tempe resident will begin a 350-mile trek across the state of Arizona to raise money for families facing cancer. Deaton hopes to complete the...
Woman accused of using threatening note to rob Phoenix-area banks
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — A woman is behind bars after she used the same method to rob four banks in the Phoenix area two years ago, according to federal court documents obtained by Arizona’s Family Thursday. The FBI said Vanessa Thompson has been charged in connection with two bank...
Bicyclist killed in crash near Sky Harbor Airport
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — A deadly crash has closed a road going through Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport property early Friday morning. Police responded to the crash involving a Jeep Compass and a man on an e-bike near 24th Street and Sky Harbor Circle around 4 a.m. The man was taken...
Serrano’s Mexican Restaurants to close one Mesa location in May
Serrano’s Mexican Restaurants will close one of its Mesa locations in May after over 30 years, while other locations remain open.
What Most Arizona Residents Don’t Realize About Yellowjackets in Their Backyards
Yellowjackets are part of everyday life across Arizona, yet many people misunderstand what they are actually seeing when these fast, bright insects begin circling outdoor spaces. They are often labeled simply as aggressive wasps, but their behavior is far more complex and tied closely to seasonal cycles, food availability, and environmental pressures unique to desert ecosystems. In backyards across Phoenix, Tucson, and smaller desert...
Ex-Phoenix officer pleads not guilty to theft
An ex-Phoenix Police officer who is accused of stealing thousands of dollars from fellow officers appeared before a judge on April 30. FOX 10's Ellen McNamara reports.
Flower Child expanding with new restaurants in 3 West Valley cities
PHOENIX — The popular health-forward restaurant Flower Child is expanding its presence in the Phoenix area, with plans to open three new locations in the West Valley over the next two years. The Arizona-born brand, part of Fox Restaurant Concepts, will open restaurants in Peoria, Goodyear and Surprise between...
Mystery Millionaire Hits Powerball At Scottsdale Circle K, Then Vanishes
A $1 million Powerball ticket from Wednesday’s drawing was sold at a Circle K in Scottsdale, and the winner is still a no‑show, according to Arizona Lottery officials. For now, the seven‑figure prize is known only as the big hit tied to a north Scottsdale convenience store, part of a streak of hefty wins that has Arizonans double‑checking glove compartments, junk...
