Suspect accused of trying to kill step sister’s boyfriend in Gilbert
A man is facing attempted murder charges and a teen boy is fighting for his life after being shot in Gilbert on Saturday night.
Wildlife advocates report surge in animal-vehicle collisions across Arizona
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Wildlife advocates are reporting an increasing number of wild animals getting hit and killed by cars on Arizona roadways in recent months. Southwest Wildlife in Scottsdale has seen 108 cases of animals hit by cars within the last three months, according to rescue officials. “We get...
Phoenix police increase visibility around houses of worship in the wake of Australia terror...
In the wake of the Bondi Beach terrorist attack in Australia, Phoenix police are having patrol officers make regular checks with synagogues and other local houses of worship. Sgt. Lorraine Fernandez says this is a normal police response when they see violence to any particular community. The shooting attack at Bondi...
Body uncovered in desert area of north Phoenix
Police say a body was found in a secluded desert area east of the Mayo Clinic in north Phoenix on Tuesday afternoon.
3 injured after train strikes car in west Phoenix
PHOENIX — Three people were hospitalized after a train struck a car in west Phoenix on Monday morning, according to the city's police department. Around 2:37 a.m., Phoenix police were called to a crash near 27th Avenue and Thomas Road. Once officers arrived on the scene, they found a...
VA permanently houses nearly 52,000 homeless Veterans in fiscal year 2025
The Department of Veterans Affairs permanently housed 51,936 homeless Veterans nationwide in fiscal year 2025 — 4,011 more than the previous year. The Phoenix VA Health Care System accounted for 1,189 of those placements. According to a press release, this marks VA’s best national performance since it began tracking...
Mesa man who called 911 to report abduction files excessive force lawsuit against officers
MESA, Ariz. — A Mesa father is suing the City of Mesa and two police officers, alleging a call for help turned into a violent detention fueled by excessive force and racial profiling. Darnay Cockrell, 52, filed the lawsuit after an August 2024 incident in which he called 911...
Scottsdale Community College credits 24% retention rate increase to program for new students
PHOENIX — One Maricopa County community college is crediting a program for new students with a significant increase in its retention rate. Scottsdale Community College (SCC) said its first-year experience (FYE) program, launched in 2022, has led to 24% more students continuing their enrollment, compared to students...
Scottsdale tests live 911 video chats as Google rolls out Android feature
SCOTTSDALE, AZ (AZFamily) — In an emergency, every second counts. Instead of trying to describe the situation you’re in over the phone to a 911 dispatcher, a video chat might be more efficient. “It’s pretty new technology,” said Karen Sutherland, the Scottsdale Police Department support services director....
10 Most Inhospitable Cities in America: Where the Human Body Hits Its Limits
Every city sells a story: opportunity, culture, reinvention. But behind the postcards and skylines, some American cities quietly push the human body and mind to their breaking point. From blistering heat that warps power lines to winter air so cold it can freeze exposed skin in minutes, these places raise a stark...
