1 hurt in fiery crash on I-17 Flex Lanes north of Phoenix
BLACK CANYON CITY, AZ (AZFamily) — One person is badly hurt after a crash Thursday morning on lanes that were designed to cut travel time on Interstate 17. The crash and fire were reported on the I-17 northbound Flex Lanes north of Bumble Bee Road around 9:30 a.m. A...
Phoenix Dispensaries Pull Cannabis Over Possible Fungus Contamination
Arizona health officials are warning Phoenix-area cannabis customers to double-check their recent flower purchases after a voluntary recall hit two popular dispensaries on Tuesday. The Arizona Department of Health Services says certain products may be contaminated with Aspergillus, a common fungus that usually flies...
Inspectors flag Italian spot in Scottsdale, market in Chandler
5 East Valley restaurants and stores were cited by health inspectors in this week's Dirty Dining report.
Here are the most popular destinations for Millennials in Arizona
SmartAsset’s latest study looks at which cities and states in the U.S. are seeing the biggest influx of Millennials moving to them. And can you guess the most popular destination for Millennials in Arizona?. INDUSTRY INSIGHTS: Want more news like this? Get our free newsletter here. Key findings. Tempe...
Municipal court officer hit, killed by truck in Phoenix parking garage Wednesday
PHOENIX — A Phoenix Municipal Court hearing officer, who handled traffic cases, has died after being hit by a truck in a city parking garage. Susan Hawkins, 60, was hit by a truck making a turn inside the parking garage Wednesday shortly after 4:15 p.m., according to police. Crews...
Phoenix Family Says Hospital Left Their Son on Sidewalk Before 107-Degree Death
Kaelen Lachica died after being discharged from a Phoenix hospital and left on a downtown sidewalk in triple-digit heat, his parents say. Hours after the early-morning discharge, the family says, he was found collapsed, and emergency responders recorded a core temperature of 107°F; he was later pronounced dead. The...
Phoenix adopts new plan to reduce homelessness, expand shelters
The city of Phoenix has formally adopted a new plan to address homelessness. Homelessness in the Phoenix metro area has grown to record numbers in recent years. Phoenix launched an Office of Homeless Solutions in 2022. In the years since, the city has taken a more hands-on role, shifting from a funder of homeless...
1 person shot at Mesa apartment complex
One person was shot during the overnight hours of Feb 12 at an apartment complex near Longmore and Southern Avenue, police said. The victim is expected to survive.
Mendocino Farms Opens First Arizona Location in Scottsdale
Mendocino Farms, the California-born fast-casual concept known for its sandwiches, salads, and hospitality-driven approach, will open its first Arizona location in Scottsdale’s Gainey Ranch on Feb. 17. This debut marks a milestone in the brand’s continued expansion and introduces its “Eat Happy” experience to one of...
Man sentenced to 25 years for deadly stabbing in central Phoenix
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — A man will spend more than two decades in prison after being convicted of stabbing another man to death in central Phoenix over a year ago. The Maricopa County Attorney’s Office announced that Damian Mitchell, 48, was sentenced to 25 years for the murder of Reminisce Biddle, 29.

















