Nick Cordova Killed While on FaceTime in Gilbert Arizona
Nicholas “Nick” Cordova was a familiar face in Gilbert, Arizona—a devoted husband, doting father, and ambitious entrepreneur whose warmth and dedication endeared him to family, friends, and customers alike. Born in the mid-1970s, Nick met his future wife Alysha at a family celebration in 2003. Their courtship...
Human remains found in Phoenix dumpster in 1984 identified as missing teen girl
PHOENIX — A young woman whose body was found in a Phoenix dumpster more than four decades ago has been identified. On June 10, 1984, the partial remains of an adolescent girl were found in an industrial area near 21st Avenue and McDowell Road. Investigators quickly determined that the...
Feeding wildlife is illegal, no matter the menu
Some people feed wildlife because they believe it helps the animals survive. Others want to attract them because they’re cute. Still others think it’s a good way to dispose of dead pigeons they’ve killed. Regardless of the reasons people put food out or what they put out,...
People Drive From All Over Arizona To Hunt For Bargains At This Massive Flea...
There’s something magical about discovering a vintage treasure that someone else considered junk, and Phoenix Park ‘n Swap in Phoenix, Arizona, is where these small miracles happen every weekend. This colossal marketplace has become a pilgrimage destination for bargain hunters, antique enthusiasts, and anyone who...
Scottsdale may offer refuge to Salt River Horses as State looks to thin herd
SCOTTSDALE, AZ (AZFamily) — The state of Arizona is pushing to thin the herd of wild horses along the Salt River. The Arizona Department of Agriculture hires a third party to manage the horses. Right now, they are reviewing applicants to possibly replace the current group. They are also adding new regulations to this...
Sources say Gila River police chief fired amid juvenile crime spree. Tribe won’t confirm
Since February, the historically insular Gila River Indian Community south of Phoenix has publicly acknowledged its ongoing struggle with guns and gang violence — much of it involving juveniles. The tribe, KJZZ has learned, quietly fired its police chief earlier this month, days after a town hall meeting to...
The Massive Swap Meet In Arizona Where You Can Lose Yourself For Hours
The moment you step through the gates of Phoenix’s Park & Swap at Greyhound Park, time seems to bend like a desert mirage on the horizon. What was meant to be a quick stop becomes a daylong odyssey through a labyrinth of treasures, trinkets, and taste sensations. This isn’t...
Man accused of shooting, killing son-in-law at north Phoenix home
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Phoenix police say an elderly man is accused of shooting and killing his son-in-law at a north Phoenix home Monday evening. Authorities say Robert Angelo Feola, 85, was booked into jail on a second-degree murder charge. Police showed up at the home near 14th Street and...
Two Judges recuse themselves in high-profile murder case
The victim's family in a decade-old murder case dealing with more hurdles in court. Two Judges have recused themselves back-to-back in the high-profile death of Allison Feldman. A battle over DNA evidence previously stalled the case against defendant Ian Mitcham. Currently, a trial date is set for October, but the...
Phoenix homeowners fight neighbor’s plan to build oversized casita
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Some Phoenix homeowners are taking a stand against one of their neighbors, who wants to build a casita. It would hover over the backyard of Joe and Rosanne Schneider, who are doing all they can to stop the project before it starts. “This will be a two-story building,“ said Rosanne Schneider. ”It...