Mesa Park Ranger Misconduct Probe Leads to Resignations and Policy Overhaul
The City of Mesa has found itself at the center of a scathing investigation into the conduct of its park rangers, leading to multiple resignations and retirements from senior positions. In a report released on Dec. 15th, an independent investigation conducted by Pierce Coleman PLLC revealed serious violations of city...
Maricopa County attorney expresses concern about Tempe Tavern
Rachel Mitchell said Wednesday the underage drinking allegations against Tempe Tavern are "a huge concern" and she is ready to review any cases against the popular East Valley bar. Stephanie Duprey reports.
Harkins honoring late Rob Reiner with special screening
Harkins Theatres is paying tribute to director and actor Rob Reiner, who was found dead alongside his wife at their Los Angeles home on Sunday.
Superstition Springs Center will replace its double-decker carousel
After rumors circulated online about the closure of the double-decker carousel, ABC15 reached out to mall representatives to verify if the post claiming a permanent shutdown.
Arizona AG seeks death warrant for inmate in 2002 gasoline attack
The Arizona Attorney General’s Office is seeking a death warrant for Leroy McGill, with a proposed execution date in March 2026. McGill was convicted of murder and attempted murder for a 2002 attack in which he doused Charles Perez and Nova Banta with gasoline and set them on fire in a north Phoenix apartment.
Bank manager found guilty of embezzling $655,000 from Mesa branch
MESA, Ariz. — A Mesa woman has been found guilty of embezzling funds from a bank she managed in the East Valley. Brooke McDonough, 35, was convicted of multiple offenses following a two-week trial that ended this month in federal court, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office of Arizona.
Gas prices in Arizona drops ahead of Christmas
PHOENIX - As we head into the holidays, gas prices are dropping, offering a bit of a Christmas surprise and helping with affordability issues. According to GasBuddy, at least three Valley stations are selling gas for under $2.70 a gallon. At one gas station in Central Phoenix, shoppers can find...
Kyrene School District votes to shut down six schools due to low enrollment
TEMPE, AZ (AZFamily) — The Kyrene Elementary School District voted Tuesday to reduce the number of schools in its district to help with financial trouble and declining enrollment. The Governing Board approved a plan to close six schools, calling it its “4-2″ plan. The elementary schools that will close...
911 operators now ask Phoenix callers if they want mental health experts
Emergency dispatchers responding to calls from Phoenix residents now ask if the caller needs a behavioral health expert in addition to — or in lieu of — a police officer or firefighter. The move came after the Phoenix City Council voted to adopt various measures aiming to address “modernizing public safety services...
Jury reaches verdict on death penalty for convicted Phoenix serial killer
PHOENIX (AZFamily/AP) — A Maricopa County jury has reached a sentencing verdict in the high-profile case of Cleophus Emmanuel Cooksey Jr., who was convicted in September of killing eight people across the Valley in 2017. The jury was tasked with deciding whether an aggravated circumstance existed that would warrant...

















