Driver killed after crashing into block wall in Mesa
A driver who fled from officers died after crashing into a block wall on Sept. 10 near Mesa Drive and Broadway Road, police said.
Is Something in the Water? ANOTHER Person Drove Into a Scottsdale Cop Car! What...
In the annals of criminal genius, there’s a special category reserved for individuals who manage to compound their initial poor judgment with decisions so spectacularly misguided that they deserve academic study. This week, Scottsdale provided us with a textbook example of how to transform simple vehicle theft into a...
Scottsdale native graduates from U.S. Merchant Marine Academy
Larsen Jett Emig, son of John and Renata, of Scottsdale, recently graduated from the United States Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point, N.Y. Emig earned a Bachelor of Science degree and a
Scottsdale Murder Suspect With Troubled Past Defies DNA Warrant and Held on $2M Bond
Matthew Dieringer, the 35-year-old suspect in a brutal Scottsdale murder, is facing a first-degree murder charge after the Labor Day killing of 67-year-old Frank Quaranta. Details from court documents obtained by FOX 10 Phoenix shed light on the investigation, revealing that Dieringer refused to comply with a search...
Mesa Public Schools changes how high schoolers are learning through new program
MESA, AZ — Arizona's largest school district, Mesa Public Schools, finished rolling out a new program in five of its six high schools this year. The district started the College and Career Academies pathways, which were implemented in a few high schools last year, and then finished the rollout in most of its other...
Tesla Robotaxi Expands Testing to Tempe, Arizona
Tesla’s Robotaxi validation fleet has been spotted cruising the streets of Tempe, Arizona, fueling speculation that the Phoenix suburb could be one of the next proving grounds for the company’s autonomous ride-hailing service. Twitter user @adub0808 caught a Robotaxi test vehicle on the road, sharing footage on...
North Phoenix neighbors frustrated after ancient petroglyphs removed
PHOENIX — For decades, neighbors in a North Phoenix community have been able to step outside their homes and see ancient carvings on boulders—until now. O’Halloran lives just steps away from the north side of Moon Mountain, a peak within the Phoenix Mountains Preserve. Walking down the path, she said she'd find at...
Charging electric vehicle catches fire, spreads to Tempe home
TEMPE, AZ (AZFamily) — An electric vehicle charging at a Tempe home caught fire overnight, with the blaze then spreading to the home. Firefighters from Tempe, Phoenix and Guadalupe responded to a home near 48th Street and Baseline Road around 1 a.m. on Wednesday. A Volkswagen ID4 that was plugged into the charger...
‘Erratic’ driver leads agents to large meth, fentanyl stashes
A federal grand jury on Wednesday indicted three men found inside a Jeep Renegade that crossed the Mexican border at San Luis, Arizona, carrying 62 pounds of methamphetamine to Phoenix.
Columbia Boasts a Zoo Where Giraffes Nibble from Your Hand
Ever wondered what it’s like to lock eyes with a giraffe as it gently snags lettuce from your palm? At Riverbanks Zoo and Garden in Columbia, South Carolina, you’re in for a wild ride that blends animal magic with botanical bliss. Spanning 170 acres along the Saluda River, this award-winning spot—home to over 3,000 animals and a 70-acre garden—offers a day of wonder that’s equal parts thrilling and serene. Whether you’re dodging lorikeets landing on your shoulder or strolling through lush gardens, this is the kind of place that makes you feel like a kid again, no matter your age.
