Mesa Man Sentenced to 19 Years for Manslaughter of Pregnant Girlfriend and Unborn Twins
Maricopa County has witnessed a resolution in a harrowing case of domestic violence, resulting in the loss of a young mother and her unborn twins, authorities said earlier this week. Michael Owen Foster, aged 38, has been handed a 19-year prison sentence after pleading guilty to manslaughter, the Maricopa County...
Mesa couple reflect on 76 years of marriage
Ronald and Jeanette Werle don’t credit grand gestures or sweeping romance for their 76-year marriage. Instead, as they mark their anniversary today, Aug. 31, the Mesa couple say their relationship has endured because of something simpler: adaptability. “When you marry young, you’re very much in love. Then you have...
Beloved Scottsdale tavern to move next-door, triple in size
SCOTTSDALE, AZ (AZFamily) — If you’re familiar with Old Town Scottsdale, there’s a good chance you know of the beloved tavern made of bricks and dubbed “the biggest little stage in Old Town.”. Old Town Tavern, the well-known place to sip drinks and listen to live...
Fallen Phoenix officer to be honored with historical marker
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — A Phoenix police officer who was killed in the line of duty last year will be honored with a marker at the site of the incident that ended with his death. Officer Zane Coolidge will now be remembered with a historical memorial marker near where he...
Owner mourns support dog shot by Mesa officer
Buddah’s bowls of water and kibbles are still sitting out, as are his stuffed toys – over a week following his death. “I can’t get rid of that,” said Heidi Levering, who uses a wheelchair. “I mean, for eight years he’s been family.”. Levering...
Valley labor activists to demonstrate on Labor Day holiday
The group Fuerte Arts Movement is joining in on a “die-in” organized by the Workers Over Billionaires Coalition, looking to highlight what they view as corporate greed and attacks on working people.
Granddaughter fights to find killer of her grandfather 35 years later
PHOENIX - Thirty-five years after a man was found shot to death, his family is speaking out, hoping that new technology will help solve the cold case. In the early hours of July 21, 1990, Manuel Jimenez visited a Denny’s near Broadway Road and Priest Drive in Tempe. It was the last place he was seen alive.
Girl battling gastrointestinal disorder designs own State Forty Eight shirt for a good cause
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — A West Valley girl diagnosed with a gastrointestinal disorder wished to design a custom shirt with a local apparel brand. Make-A-Wish Arizona partnered with State Forty Eight to make 13-year-old Sutton Seigel’s wish come true, with her own shirt design that includes her favorite things.
The Peaceful Town In Arizona Where $2,000 A Month Covers Living Costs
Ever wondered where your hard-earned dollars might stretch further while still enjoying the beauty of Arizona?. Cottonwood might just be that magical unicorn of affordability nestled between Sedona’s red rocks and Prescott’s mountain charm. In a world where metropolitan living costs can make your wallet weep openly,...
Tempe woman is now a Merchant Marine
Jasper Marie Schineller of Tempe recently graduated from the United States Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point, NY. The daughter of Holly and Freddie Schineller, she earned a bachelor of science degree and a commission in the U. S. armed forces. She also earned a Merchant Marine officer license, qualifying...
