Phoenix psychologist fears insurance changes will widen mental health care gap
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — A big shakeup is on the way for Arizona mental health professionals and one of the state’s largest insurance companies. Therapists say starting on New Year’s Day, new supervision requirements could worsen the growing mental health care shortage. If providers can’t keep up with...
Sonoran recipe once again wins Food City’s 23rd annual tamal contest in Phoenix
Displaying unflinching loyalty to its proximity to the border, Sonoran cuisine was once again crowned the victor in the 23rd Tamale Making Contest, a yearly celebration of a dish that unites Latino families across borders and generations. Resembling the family tamal-making gatherings known as “tamaladas,” the Dec. 13...
Alleged breeder arrested after dead, starved dogs found in Phoenix apartment
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — An alleged breeder was arrested after police found three dead dogs and rescued several others from his Phoenix apartment last week. On Dec. 23, officers took John Lewis Kai, 53, into custody on 16 counts of animal cruelty after finding the dogs in “squalor type conditions,” according to police...
Man shot in west Phoenix on Christmas Eve morning
PHOENIX — Police are investigating a shooting in west Phoenix that sent a man to the hospital on Christmas Eve morning. Officers were called to the area of 39th Avenue and Cactus Road just before 8 a.m. Wednesday. They say when they arrived, they found a man who had...
Jury gives serial killer multiple death sentences on staggering 8 murder convictions
An Arizona jury sentenced a convicted man to death Thursday for six of eight killings in metro Phoenix during a three-week span in 2017, ending a seven-month trial
Alleged breeder arrested after dead, starved dogs found in Phoenix apartment
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — An alleged breeder was arrested after police found three dead dogs and rescued several others from his Phoenix apartment last week. On Dec. 23, officers took John Lewis Kai, 53, into custody on 16 counts of animal cruelty after finding the dogs in “squalor type conditions,” according to police...
Security guard surprised with gift from Arizona’s Family Surprise Squad
Surprise Squad is sponsored by Valley Toyota Dealers. Gibby Parra surprised a security guard at the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts.
Phoenix Zoo announces name of newborn baby giraffe after public vote
The newborn giraffe at the Phoenix Zoo has received her name with help from the public. After a seven-day, online naming contest with over 11,000 votes, community members decided the Masai giraffe calf will be named Kasi. The baby giraffe was named after her unique behavior of zooming around the isolation barn where...
Man arrested after reported road rage incident in Glendale
An Arizona man is facing multiple charges after police say he was caught on dashcam pulling out a gun in a case of road rage in Glendale last month.
Man accused of pulling out gun at Tesla driver amid road rage in Glendale
GLENDALE, AZ (AZFamily) — An Arizona man is facing multiple charges after police say he was caught on dashcam pulling out a gun in a case of road rage in Glendale last month. Court records show Rusty Harrington, 50, was arrested Monday on accusations of aggravated assault and reckless...

















