Hamilton High Carjacking Scare Ends With Chandler Cops Nabbing 38-Year-Old
A 38-year-old woman was taken into custody after a reported carjacking involving a Hamilton High School student in Chandler that prompted a brief lockdown Tuesday afternoon. The student was not injured, and school officials worked with police to secure the campus. Authorities located and arrested the suspect the...
A Humble Mesa, AZ Mom and Pop Cafe Serving Serious Breakfast Magic
Cafe Hodgepodge has become one of those “if you know, you know” neighborhood gems that East Mesa locals gush about to friends while secretly hoping it does not get too busy. In a city packed with chains and drive‑thru breakfasts, Cafe HodgePodge turns a modest strip‑center space into...
Person impersonating ICE officer tries to gain access to Luke Air Force Base
GLENDALE, Ariz. — A man trying to impersonate an ICE officer tried to access Luke Air Force Base. The person went to the base on Friday and tried to impersonate an ICE law enforcement officer, according to base officials. Local law enforcement and Luke Defenders responded to make sure...
Phoenix vice mayor says new ordinance on keeping parks safer received more positive feedback
The Phoenix City Council approved a controversial new law that puts new restrictions in place about providing medical care in public parks. City leaders want to make sure kids don’t find needles while they’re playing — and that everyone can enjoy the parks. But the move raised...
West Valley hot chicken shop brings the heat to Tempe
A West Valley eatery serving Nashville-style hot chicken is bringing the heat to Tempe. Twist Hot Chicken will open a second location on Elliot Road near Priest Drive on Saturday. Kyle Preston, Saad El Quarati and Lance Linderman launched the hot chicken shop in suburban Peoria in 2022. Linderman is...
Man who fled to Mexico arrested in connection to 2019 Phoenix murder, records show
PHOENIX — A man who allegedly fled to Mexico was arrested for the 2019 murder of 18-year-old Ethan Devrivera in Phoenix, according to court records. Records show that the suspect, Kevin Ramirez, planned to set up a marijuana cartridge deal on Oct. 21, 2019, with Devrivera in Phoenix. VERSIÓN...
Passenger killed in crash on I-10 south of Phoenix
PINAL COUNTY, AZ (AZFamily) — A stretch of Interstate 10 has reopened south of the Phoenix area after a deadly crash late Wednesday. The two-vehicle crash happened around 8:30 p.m. on eastbound I-10 near Casa Blanca Road at the start of a marked construction zone. A spokesperson with the...
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...

















