Scottsdale Police Department Touts Significant Safety Improvements and Community Trust in 2025 Year-End Review
The Scottsdale Police Department (SPD) has capped off the year 2025 with significant achievements in the realms of public safety and community engagement. It was reported by the City of Scottsdale's official news website that the SPD has not only improved safety but also embraced modern technology and community...
Mobile Phoenix barber van grounded after catalytic converter stolen
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — On New Year’s Day, thieves crawled under a converted van and stole its catalytic converter, rendering the mobile barber shop that serves people experiencing homelessness inoperable and bringing the nonprofit’s mission to a sudden halt. The van belongs to Darryl Brandt, better known across...
Phoenix-area smoke shops on high alert from recent smash-and-grabs
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Smoke shops in the Phoenix area are concerned about the rising rates of smash-and-grabs. Recently, three suspects are facing multiple felony charges in connection with a series of smoke shop break-ins across the Valley. Surveillance video from one of the stores targeted shows one of the...
Child hospitalized after being shot in face at south Phoenix townhome
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — A child has been rushed to the hospital after a reported shooting at a south Phoenix townhome on Tuesday afternoon. It happened at the Somo Lofts near 32nd Street and Broadway Road shortly after 12:30 p.m. Details remain limited at this time, but a police spokesperson confirmed that a child was...
PD: Toddler shot near 32nd Street and Broadway Road, no suspects identified
A toddler is seriously hurt after being shot Tuesday afternoon near 32nd Street and Broadway Road in south Phoenix.
Scottsdale reports crime rate falling
Despite several high-profile crimes, statistics show Scottsdale was safer in 2025 than the previous year. According to a Dec. 30 city press release, “In 2025, Scottsdale was ranked among the top 15 safest cities in the nation for communities with populations over 100,000, placing it in the top five percent nationwide.
Authorities Identify Three Killed in Fiery Wrong-Way Crash on Loop 202 in Mesa
Mesa, Arizona – Authorities have identified the three people who lost their lives in a fiery wrong-way crash on an East Valley freeway late last month, confirming that a wrong-way driver was among the victims. Crash Happened in Early Morning Hours. According to the Arizona Department of Public Safety,...
Dogs rescued from disturbing conditions in Phoenix have new families
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — What started as a tragic Valley animal story now has the chance for a happy ending. Some of the pups rescued from a hoarding and abusive situation at a Phoenix apartment have their forever homes. Nine dogs were brought into the Arizona Humane Society in desperate...
This Arizona Cheeseburger Is So Iconic, Locals Call It a State Secret
There is a burger in Tempe that people whisper about like it is contraband. Walk up to the little A-frame on University Drive and the charcoal perfume hits first, then the sizzle tells you you are in the right place. The Chuckbox is cash only, no fuss, and completely unforgettable, which is exactly why locals guard...
The Hourly Wage You Actually Need to Afford a 2-Bedroom Apartment in Arizona (2026)
Fueled by a massive influx of tech giants (the "Silicon Desert" effect) and a housing inventory that can’t keep pace with migration, the Grand Canyon State has seen one of the fastest rises in housing costs in the nation. The "Housing Wage"—the amount a full-time worker needs to earn to afford a modest two-bedroom...

















