Phoenix Zoo announces the name of the baby girl giraffe
We're excited to share that the Phoenix Zoo's female baby Masai giraffe officially has a name -- and it's Kasi ! Kasi means "speed" in Swahili, and she's already
Police chase through Phoenix, Pinal County ends with arrest on reservation land
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — One person is in custody after leading police on a chase that started in the Valley, crossed county lines and ended on reservation land. The chase began around 1 a.m. on Tuesday when Phoenix police officers tried to stop a car in the Maryvale neighborhood. The car sped away through Phoenix,...
Body of man found in Phoenix canal near 55th Avenue and Osborn Road
Just before 2 p.m. Monday, police were called to the canal near 55th Avenue and Osborn Road for reports of a possible body in the water.
Construction companies given penalties following worker death
In July, a 44-year-old worker was killed at a Goodyear construction site. Now, two construction companies have been cited for safety conditions.
Valley restaurant owner accused of harboring, employing undocumented immigrants
A federal investigation is underway into a Phoenix restaurant owner accused of harboring illegal immigrants and employing them in a “sophisticated operation” across the Valley.
Inspectors hit Scottsdale Italian restaurant with 5 health violations
Maricopa County health inspectors cited a metro Phoenix restaurant for five health violations during the week of Dec. 8. Violations included bare-hand contact with ice cubes for drinks, a dishwasher not sanitizing properly and a clogged sink with standing water. A priority violation is a major violation that directly...
Glendale neighborhood caught in shootout crossfire
A car theft in a Glendale neighborhood turned into a shooting this morning, and neighbors say they suffered collateral damage.
2-year-old girl dies after being pulled from Tempe swimming pool
TEMPE, Ariz. - A 2-year-old girl has died after being found in a Tempe swimming pool on Monday. Tempe Police say the girl's parents found her in the pool on Dec. 22 near Rural and Warner Roads. The girl was in critical condition while being taken to the hospital, but...
Arizona funds $5 million PTSD mushroom treatment trial for first responders
Arizona’s Family Investigates went to the Scottsdale lab, the only one in the country authorized by the DEA to grow the Schedule I substance, to see if this illegal drug might be the key to saving first responders.
Glendale neighbors woken up by gunshots from attempted car theft
GLENDALE, AZ (AZFamily) — A car theft in a Glendale neighborhood turned into a shooting Monday morning, with neighbors saying they suffered collateral damage. Residents say they woke up to the sound of gunshots as a neighbor fired at a suspected car thief, but the bullets struck their vehicles instead.

















