Remembering Angel Díaz, artist behind famous downtown Phoenix murals
And now to wrap up our year-end memories of Arizonans who passed away in 2025. Angel Díaz was an all-around artist, from graffiti to tattoos to public murals and even jiu-jitsu. Moving through downtown Phoenix, you’ve probably seen one of Díaz’s many public murals around town. He’s the artist behind “Super Barrio...
Phoenix Renters Rejoice: Rental Prices Drop Across the Valley, Including Mesa and Glendale
It seems Phoenix renters are getting an early holiday present this year, as new reports indicate that rental prices in the Valley and surrounding areas are on a notable decline. A report from Zumper shows a 6.3% drop in rent this year, with one-bedroom apartments in Phoenix now sitting at an average of $1,448 per...
Man who acted as own lawyer from prison settles excessive force case
Cole Spencer was released from prison on Dec. 12 after serving most of his nine-year sentence for burglaries and aggravated assault on an officer.
Man arrested for series of armed robberies in west Phoenix area
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — A man is in custody after allegedly admitting to a series of armed robberies across the west Phoenix area that date back to September. Phoenix Police detectives say Alexis Garcia-Fajardo first targeted WSS Shoe Store near 51st Avenue and Indian School Road on Sept. 28. Around 8:30 p.m.,...
Former Wells Fargo bank manager convicted of embezzlement
A jury recently convicted a former East Valley bank manager in connection with the theft of about $650,000 from Wells Fargo. Brooke McDonough's convictions for embezzlement and other crimes followed a two-week trial. Federal prosecutors say between 2021 and 2022, McDonough stole cash from the vault and ATMs of a...
$100M Mesa project prioritizes women’s health
Entrepreneur Vicki Mayo was a competitive horseback rider in the dressage world. The Paradise Valley woman won state and regional championships and was recruited on the short list as top talent for the Olympic team. “I was identified as a high-potential young athlete when I was a teenager,” Mayo said....
WATCH: Jewish community closes out somber Hanukkah in Scottsdale
It has been one week since an act of terrorism in Australia shook the Jewish community worldwide. Sunday in Scottsdale, a group of celebrators reflected on the lives lost and the way forward.
ASU will study microreactors to power data centers
The U.S. Department of Energy has selected Arizona State University to study how microreactors can be used to address data center needs. The university will be part of a team with DCX USA, which specializes in data centers and AI. The effort is being led by the Idaho National Laboratory.
Another ‘fake elector’ case dismissed in exchange for email access
PHOENIX -- Another of the 18 people indicted last year in the "fake electors" case is off the legal hook. A deal struck by Jim Lamon to voluntarily surrender to the attorney general's
SAFE Alert issued for missing 70-year-old Phoenix man
PHOENIX — A SAFE Alert has been issued for a missing 70-year-old Phoenix man, authorities announced Monday. Raul Perez was last seen on Dec. 15 in the area of 62nd Avenue and Vineyard Road, according to the Phoenix Police Department. He is described as 5 feet, 2 inches tall...

















