Mesa airport warns ICE facility’s landlord that overcrowding may violate its lease
The Mesa airport that houses a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement temporary holding facility warned the building’s owner that the overcrowding witnessed by members of Congress and documented by the Arizona Mirror could violate the building’s lease. “Any occupancy beyond the approved capacity of the facility may be in violation of City of Mesa Fire […]
Armed woman shot by officer inside Scottsdale PD substation, police say
SCOTTSDALE, AZ (AZFamily) — A woman is hospitalized after she allegedly pointed a gun at police staffers before being shot at a Scottsdale PD substation Thursday morning. Just before 10 a.m., authorities reported a shooting at the Scottsdale Police McKellips Station near McKellips and Miller roads. Police received reports...
Vietnam veteran returns to Phoenix after dying during Honor Flight trip
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — It was an emotional morning at Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport Thursday as loved ones welcomed a Vietnam War veteran back home to his final resting place after a once-in-a-lifetime trip to the nation’s capital. Staff Sgt. Bill Tafoya departed Tuesday, April 21, flying from Sky...
MCAO: Phoenix officer who shot, killed wrong man in January will not be charged
Maricopa County Attorney Rachel Mitchell announced Thursday her office will not charge the Phoenix Police Officer who shot and killed a homeowner who had disarmed a gunman in January.
Beloved Arizona’s Family Journalist Makes On-Air Exit
A popular true crime host, known for their work with Arizona Family, announced her exit live on air. This reporter had a prominent career with the network, even developing a podcast for the station. Following this, the journalist also teased what’s next. The Reporter Had Joined Arizona’s Family In...
Mesa Public Schools invites families to discussion about district’s $1.4 billion backlog
MESA, Ariz. — On April 30, the state’s largest school district is inviting the community to a public conversation about their budget. Mesa Public Schools (MPS) has identified a backlog worth over a billion dollars in what they’re calling “capital needs.”. Mesa is one of the...
Phoenix police officer files lawsuit against chief of police, councilwoman
PHOENIX — A Phoenix police sergeant and a statewide law enforcement organization are suing the city, the police chief, and a city council member — claiming the department retaliated against the officer for attending an off-duty protest. Sergeant Dusten Mullen and the Arizona Conference of Police and Sheriffs—known...
If you’re age 16-25 and charged as an adult, this AZ program can help...
State law requires that prosecutors charge 15-, 16- and 17-year-olds as adults if they’re accused of certain violent crimes. In Maricopa County, some of those young people are sent to a therapeutic treatment court run by the judicial branch. KJZZ is only using the first names of people in...
Tents Creep Back Into Phoenix’s ‘Zone’ as Downtown Shops Sound Alarm
Downtown Phoenix business owners say the relief after the 2023 court-ordered cleanup of the homeless encampment known as "The Zone" is starting to slip away, as tents and people return to the blocks around the Human Services Campus. Storefronts and nearby neighbors report fresh makeshift sites on sidewalks and in alleys, and owners who had hoped the clearouts were permanent say they are...
ASU wins multi-million dollar federal contract to teach military personnel
This month, ASU won a roughly $10 million federal contract to offer a Master of Arts in War and Strategy starting in the Fall 2026 semester. Students admitted into the program include current military officers and Department of Defense civilian personnel. Ryan Shaw, a managing director of strategic initiatives and...
