Crook ransacks popular Chandler restaurant, stealing thousands
CHANDLER, AZ (AZFamily) — A popular Chandler restaurant was ransacked early Friday morning, reportedly taking thousands of dollars’ worth of cash and equipment. James Swann, the owner of ‘Craft 64,’ near Arizona Avenue and Chandler Boulevard, told Arizona’s Family that the thieves took everything they could get their...
Where Do Muslim Girls Pray on Campus?
The question of where Muslim girls can pray on campus has been a topic of interest on social media recently. A student living in the dorms, who finds it convenient to return to her room for prayers between classes, is about to move off campus. She is curious about the available locations where she can pray when she...
Man sentenced to 20 years in prison for 2004 murder of Phoenix 15-year-old
PHOENIX — A man was sentenced to 20 years in prison for the 2004 murder of a 15-year-old girl in Phoenix. Sergio Reyes was sentenced Friday for the murder of Elena Lasswell, the Maricopa County Attorney's Office said. In July 2004, witnesses said they saw Lasswell go into her...
Despite criminal record and probation violations, Liberian immigrant avoided deportation before school attack
PHOENIX — Parents in the Washington Elementary School District are demanding answers this week after a convicted sex offender allegedly entered Orangewood Elementary School in central Phoenix, led a young girl into an empty classroom, and assaulted her. On Wednesday, Phoenix police say 25-year-old Abel Gblah slipped...
SNAP benefits resumed but new work requirements put 124K Arizona recipients at risk
WASHINGTON – Federal food benefits have been flowing again since the government shutdown ended last week. But for millions of recipients nationwide and tens of thousands in Arizona like Mindy Torres, the restart is only a temporary reprieve. New work requirements could mean that her only reliable source of...
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.
Young man gets 7 years in prison for New Year’s Day crash that killed...
PHOENIX - A 20-year-old man was sentenced earlier this month to seven years in prison for causing a crash on New Year's Day 2022...
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey to return to Phoenix for the first time...
PHOENIX - The high-flying circus act of Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey are bringing their act to the Footprint Center in Phoenix. Labeled...
Arizona Crime Files: Feb. 10-17
Our top crime stories for the week of Feb. 10: A West Valley man and his girlfriend who are arrested and accused in connection...
3 suspects linked to South American crime group arrested amid rise in Valley burglaries
Phoenix police arrested three suspects connected to an organized crime group from South America on Friday evening in what seemed to be an attempted...

















