Scottsdale police seek suspect accused of killing man in ‘targeted attack’
SCOTTSDALE, AZ (AZFamily) — Police in Scottsdale are searching for an accused killer after a man was found dead earlier this week in what investigators called a “targeted attack.”. On Thursday, Scottsdale police said they identified the suspect as Matthew Dieringer, who was described as having a history...
Phoenix Honors Fallen Officer Zane Coolidge with Memorial Marker on McDowell Road
Marking the one-year anniversary of his tragic death, Phoenix inaugurated a memorial for fallen officer Zane Coolidge, who lost his life in the line of duty. The ceremony, hosted on McDowell Road near the spot where the 29-year-old officer was shot while responding to a call, drew members of the community and law...
Moldy, decaying strawberries among 22 health violations at Phoenix-area restaurants
Maricopa County health inspectors cited five metro Phoenix restaurants for 22 health violations during the week of Aug. 18. Violations included moldy strawberries and food stored at unsafe temperatures. A priority violation is a major violation that directly contributes to an increased risk of foodborne illness or...
Nonprofit helps Phoenix mom reunite with kidnapped daughters found in Mexico
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Three young girls kidnapped by their father and taken across the Southern border into Mexico three years ago are finally back home in Phoenix with their mom. The international rescue was made possible by a relentless mom and the tireless efforts of a Phoenix nonprofit that...
Mayor’s plan for WestWorld ‘bloc-ed’
Mayor Lisa Borowsky spent much of the first half of 2025 butting heads with the bloc of four that dominated votes: Adam Kwasman, Kathy Littlefield, Jan Dubauskas and Barry Graham. They foiled her ideas to study an alternative downtown parking garage site and create a volunteer fire department, then flexed...
Amid increased prices, ASU students weigh in on state’s minimum wage
Arizona’s minimum wage is among the highest in the U.S, and state law requires wages to increase each year based on the cost-of-living index. Yet, many students do not feel supported by these increases. The current statewide minimum wage for non-tipped workers is $14.70, the 13th highest in the...
Black Chamber of Arizona Announces 27th Anniversary Gala Presented by ASU & APS
- The Annual Event Will Take Place in Glendale to Strengthen Statewide Economic Partnerships and Small Business Growth - GLENDALE, Ariz., Sept. 3, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Black Chamber
Phoenix police overtime cost city $98.5M
A city analysis says that while Phoenix Police spent over $98.56 million on overtime in the 2024-25 fiscal year, hundreds of unfilled officer positions largely covered the cost. The analysis, which was presented to a City Council subcommittee Sept. 3, says Phoenix actually saved $12.2 million, largely because Phoenix...
‘Shame on APS’: Phoenix protesters call on utility to uphold 100% clean energy by...
Protesters gathered outside of Arizona Public Service’s Phoenix headquarters Thursday to criticize the state’s largest utility for backing off clean energy goals it set five years ago. Last month, APS officials announced the utility was getting rid of its commitment to obtain all of its energy from sources...
West Phoenix road closed due to deadly pedestrian crash
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — A portion of Thomas Road is closed in west Phoenix after a deadly crash overnight. The crash happened just before 4 a.m. near 27th Avenue and Thomas Road. A witness told Arizona’s Family a man was crossing the road outside of a crosswalk when several vehicles...