No Phoenix officers will be disciplined after protesters falsely charged as gang members
PHOENIX — The Phoenix Police Department will not discipline any officers for their roles in a massive city scandal where officials invented a fake gang and then falsely charged protesters as members back in 2020. In a press release, the department wrote that six officers were internally investigated with...
Guest Editorial: Scottsdale Water is Fast Becoming the New Gold!
For years overdevelopment has taken a heavy toll on Scottsdale’s special character and high quality of life. Clogged roads, blocked views, higher taxes and overburdened infrastructure have been the legacy of the overdevelopment previous City Council majorities have approved. But now, overdevelopment poses another...
3 in custody after property stolen from moving truck in Arizona
CORNVILLE, AZ (AZFamily) — A woman moving to the Valley from Utah had thousands of dollars worth of property stolen from a moving truck, and three people are now in custody. The Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office (YCSO) began investigating after the woman who was moving from Utah to Scottsdale in early January reported...
Man sentenced to life for 2023 Glendale murder of 20-year-old ex-girlfriend
PHOENIX — The man found guilty of murdering 20-year-old mother Jordin Castillo in Glendale in 2023 was sentenced to life in prison in Maricopa County Superior Court on Friday morning. Rueben Rocha murdered Castillo, his ex-girlfriend, at her apartment near 51st and Northern avenues on June 4, 2023. The...
Sky Harbor: Terminal 4 security checkpoints closed
PHOENIX - Officials with Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport said on the morning of March 20 that two security checkpoints at Terminal 4 are closed. Per a social media post, airport officials say Checkpoints B and D at Terminal 4 are closed. According to the airport's interactive map, Checkpoints B and D are located on...
Road rage ends in driver intentionally hitting motorcyclist in Chandler, docs say
CHANDLER, AZ (AZFamily) — A Mexican citizen is facing charges after authorities say a road rage incident led to him hitting a motorcyclist in Chandler this week, with two kids in his car. Gustavo Adolfo Gavia Elias, 29, was arrested for attempted second-degree murder and two charges of reckless...
10 cities on the brink of becoming unaffordable
Housing costs are rising across the U.S., and many cities are rapidly becoming unaffordable. According to the National Association of Realtors, the Fixed Housing Affordability...
Bird’s eye view of South Mountain | Drone Zone
If you're looking for an escape without leaving the Phoenix city limits, look no further than the southern edge of the Valley. We're going above the ridges and cacti for a bird's eye view of South Mountain.
The Henry Opens Third Valley Location in North Scottsdale
Fox Restaurant Concepts’ “greatest neighborhood restaurant” has officially opened its doors in North Scottsdale, with The Henry bringing its signature all-day dining to one of the city’s most active corridors at Loop 101 and Scottsdale Road. This third Valley location offers everything guests love about The...
Phoenix, AZ Weather Alert: Sets 69°F Record Warm Low; Extreme Heat Warning Continues
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Phoenix, Arizona – Record warm overnight temperatures are keeping conditions elevated, prolonging dangerous heat across the Southwest. According to the National Weather Service Phoenix, new record warm low...

















