Bicyclist suffers life-threatening injuries after running red light in Scottsdale
PHOENIX — A bicyclist suffered life-threatening injuries after being struck by a car early Wednesday in Scottsdale, police said. The crash occurred just before 2 a.m. at 75th Street and Indian School Road and shut down the intersection for several hours. The cyclist was riding southbound on 75th Street...
The decline of U.S. rental prices and its impact on Arizona renters
A building boom across the South and Mountain West has cooled rental prices, but maybe not enough to make a difference. Housing is unaffordable for many. Although the median U.S. rent for new leases is down 1.5% from a year ago, it’s still roughly 20% above pre-pandemic levels, at $1,400 a month, according to real...
Sweet Expansion: Phoenix bakery opens new dessert shop in Scottsdale
PHOENIX (AZFamily)— Everyone deserves a little sweet treat, and one Valley bakery is expanding its reach with a new boutique dessert shop. Silver Rose Bakery is a go-to for many Arizona families when it comes to getting the cake! Its owners, the Sweets, have been making custom cakes and treats for celebrations for...
Man indicted for attempted murder after shooting involving DEA agents in Phoenix
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — One of the men allegedly involved in the shootout with Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) agents in Phoenix earlier this year has been indicted for attempted murder, the U.S. Attorney’s Office announced Wednesday. Eduardo Valenzuela Lopez, 33, of Sonora, Mexico, who investigators said was in...
Kingman interchange easing Las Vegas-Phoenix traffic hits 70% completion
KINGMAN, AZ (AZFamily) — The Arizona Department of Transportation is working to complete a $106 million interchange project designed to solve traffic backups that have hassled travelers between Phoenix and Las Vegas for decades. The West Kingman Interchange construction project started in July 2024 and continues with...
‘They tried and tried for their son’: Peoria couple allegedly slain by son filed...
PEORIA, Ariz. — Authorities are revealing new details in a shocking double homicide that left a longtime Peoria couple dead inside their home, allegedly at the hands of their own son. According to court records, 29-year-old Jonathan Turk admitted to killing his parents, Scott and Tina Turk, during a...
Carl Palmer Brings ELP’s “Welcome Back My Friend” Concert back to Arizona
Carl Palmer was the drummer for the power trio Emerson, Lake & Palmer (ELP). During the 70s they were one of the biggest bands of that decade selling out stadiums and large concert venues. They were even the co-headlining band at California Jam in 1974 along with Deep Purple. In 1974 I was lucky enough to see their...
Arrest made in deadly Mill Avenue shooting
TEMPE, Ariz. - An arrest has been made after police say a shooting on Mill Avenue in Tempe left one person dead. The shooting happened at 2:19 a.m. on March 28 near 3rd Street and Mill Avenue. Tempe Police say after officers got to the scene, they found 22-year-old Jacob...
Peoria tax preparer indicted for fraud
PEORIA, Ariz. — A Peoria man has been indicted for fraud, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office of Arizona. On March 17, a federal grand jury returned an indictment charging Butoyi Mechack, 38, of Peoria with 17 counts of tax evasion. Mechack, a tax preparer, was charged with three...
Judge decides not to revoke Preston Lord suspect’s release conditions
It’s been two years since Preston Lord was beaten leaving a 2023 Queen Creek Halloween party and died days later.

















