Phoenix task force cracking down on illegal fireworks ahead of 4th of July holiday
PHOENIX — The city of Phoenix is cranking up efforts to crack down on illegal fireworks ahead of the Fourth of July. The city’s police and fire departments have formed a joint task force to raise awareness of the dangers of fireworks. “In 2023, the Phoenix Fire Department...
City settles for $2 million in toddler’s death that parents blame on EMT negligence
PHOENIX (KTVK/KPHO/Gray News) - The city of Phoenix is taking accountability in the death of a 2-year-old boy in the form of a $2 million settlement. The boy’s parents say he died because of negligence on the part of first responders. Before his death, 2-year-old Abraham Clugston was a...
Iranian national arrested in Tempe
A man has been indicted in connection with an Immigration and Customs Enforcement incident. ICE agents went to arrest Mehrzad Eidivand for failing to comply with a 2013 removal order.
TSMC boom spurs fast-tracked freeway project in north Phoenix
A long-anticipated freeway interchange in north Phoenix is officially moving forward, and leaders say growth tied to the Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company is one reason it’s finally getting built. The system interchange at Loop 303 and Interstate 17 will allow drivers to move directly between the two...
80-year-old man accused of killing his wife in Phoenix
Court paperwork reveals Donald Cunningham stabbed his wife multiple times in their apartment near 19th Ave. and Camelback Rd. He told investigators she stabbed him and then she killed herself.
Newborn likely alone several days, rescued from Phoenix apartment
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Phoenix Police released dramatic body camera footage of the rescue of a newborn. Police said that on May 14, neighbors called to request a welfare check because packages were piling up outside, and they reported not having seen the woman for several days. “Officers looked through...
Toddler drowns in Gilbert home’s backyard pool
GILBERT, Ariz. - The Gilbert Police Department is investigating a drowning incident involving a 2-year-old child. On June 25, officers were called to a home near McQueen Road and San Pedro Street, after a 9-1-1 call was placed shortly before 7:30 p.m. about a possible drowning. "Upon arrival, officers found...
The Chimichangas At This Restaurant In Arizona Are So Good, They’re Worth A Road...
You haven’t truly experienced Phoenix until you’ve joined the line of hungry devotees at a nondescript white building where culinary magic happens daily. The Original Carolina’s Mexican Food isn’t trying to impress you with its exterior—it’s saving all that energy for what’s happening in the kitchen.
The Enormous Thrift Store In Arizona That’s Almost Too Good To Be True
In the sweltering heat of Mesa, Arizona, where bargain hunters might typically hallucinate mirages of deals, there exists a very real oasis of second-hand treasures that will make your wallet sing with joy. Welcome to Deseret Industries Thrift Store & Donation Center. You know how some people say “one person’s...
Gilbert Public Schools in Arizona Introduces K-8 Cell Phone Ban to Enhance Classroom Focus
In Arizona, Gilbert Public Schools (GPS) is laying down new rules to tackle the persistent issue of cell phone distractions in classrooms. Following a decision by the district's Governing Board on Tuesday, students in grades K-8 will be subjected to a strict cell phone ban during school hours. This includes usage...
