MCSO’s MASH unit giving abused animals a second chance
Rescued animals are finding new hope at a former jail in Phoenix, where the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office's MASH (Maricopa Animal Safe Haven) unit is transforming lives – both human and animal.
Former teacher accused of recording students undressing faces more charges
A former Independence High School teacher accused of secretly recording students undressing is now facing more charges.
Armed man shot, killed by deputies at Mesa apartment complex
In this episode, we meet Chef Justin Beckett of Beckett’s Table. His restaurant in Arcadia is celebrating 15 years in the Valley. Some fan favorites on his menu include the BT signature grilled cheese, deviled eggs, and short ribs. Chef Justin has long been a mentor in the Valley’s Culinary World and he’s promoting a...
They’re baaaaack: Return of the casitas
If this was a scary movie, experts would be scrambling to defend the city against unwanted, mutating invaders. “Return of the Casitas,” the flick would have to be called. Here in real-life Scottsdale, City Council thought they had a defense shield. But now …. “Horrific,” one commissioner warned, after...
One person dead after fiery car crash into central Phoenix business
One person is dead after a car crashed into a central Phoenix business Sunday night, catching the building on fire.
Influencer Emily Kiser’s husband will not be charged in son’s drowning death
MARICOPA COUNTY, Ariz. (Scripps News Phoenix) — On Friday, Maricopa County Attorney Rachel Mitchell announced that Brady Kiser will not be charged in his son’s drowning. Mitchell says he will not face charges “because there is no reasonable likelihood of conviction.” Earlier this month, the Chandler Police Department...
Phoenix man sentenced for placing patients in unlicensed sober living homes for money
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — A Phoenix man is set to spend the next few years behind bars for placing patients in unlicensed sober living homes for money. Corey Dion Beckhum was sentenced last week to 3.5 years in prison after he was convicted of “patient brokering,” the Arizona Attorney General’s Office announced on Monday.
TikToker facing charges after pranking workers at Chipotle, Pep Boys: police
A Phoenix area content creator is facing criminal charges after authorities say he went too far pranking multiple businesses over a four-month period . Heston Cobb, 21, known on social media as Heston James, was arrested on July 23 and charged with one count of third degree burglary, two counts of criminal...
Phoenix resident to launch website for rating, reviewing HOAs
Homeowners associations sometimes face criticism for their restrictive regulations, high fees or even lack of transparency. A new website aims to give homeowners a chance to review their HOAs. Bill McKay started HOADoctor.com so homeowners can rank their HOA board or property management company. McKay was inspired to...
How a dead Tempe golf course was returned to life
Like an errant tee shot into the pond, golf was going under. Courses, overbuilt during the boom years, were closing. With its expense, time commitment and stuffy image, the sport had become yesterday’s news. Then COVID-19 happened, and with it an unintended benefit of a global pandemic: The industry...