Woman dead following Maryvale shooting: PD
PHOENIX - Phoenix Police are asking for the public's help, as they investigate a shooting that has left one person dead. According to a brief statement, officers responded to the area of 67th Avenue and Highland at around 1:47 a.m., following a call regarding an injured person. "When officers arrived,...
Chandler set to OK double-digit water rate increase
Chandler residents face sharp water rate hikes, but it happened with very little pushback. The Chandler City Council tentatively approved raising utility rates by double digits. Mayor Kevin Hartke looked at it this way: Don't be Gilbert. "I think there's just a tale of cities that we don't want to get ourselves into...
Person of interest linked to disappearance of Avondale woman facing charges
AVONDALE, AZ (AZFamily) — The Avondale Police Department confirmed a person of interest is facing charges in connection with the disappearance of 21-year-old Isabella Comas, who sparked a Turquoise Alert earlier this week. Avondale police said they spoke with Tommy Rodriguez, 39, of Phoenix, who was identified as a...
Phoenix school district switching back to 5-day week despite teacher opposition
PHOENIX – Despite teacher opposition, a Phoenix school district is switching back to a five-day week after several years on a four-day model. During a meeting Wednesday night, the Cartwright School District Governing Board approved a proposal to add Fridays back to the schedule for the 2026-27 school year by a 3-2...
Woman dies after crash near I-17 in north Phoenix
PHOENIX — A woman is dead after she was struck by a car Thursday morning in north Phoenix, police officials said. The incident was reported near Deer Valley Road and 26th Avenue, west of Interstate 17, shortly before 6 a.m., according to the Phoenix Police Department. The injured woman was taken to a hospital, where...
Fake soldier romance swindles Mesa woman out of her home
MESA, AZ (AZFamily) — A Mesa woman lost her home and life savings to an online romance scammer, who was posing as a Naval officer, convinced her to sell her house to fund their fake relationship. The 69-year-old retiree, who asked to be identified only as “Susan,” said she...
Why Locals Keep Coming Back To This Classic Late-Night Diner In Phoenix
Let’s talk about the Welcome Diner’s superpower: making you feel like a VIP at 3 a.m. when you’re basically a zombie in chinos. You show up, bleary-eyed, and the cook yells, “Usual?” like he’s been waiting for you. The menu?. It’s basically a love...
This Arizona Lunch Counter Has Fed Generations Without Changing Much
So, I found this tiny diner in Arizona, MacAlpine’s at 2303 N 7th Street in Phoenix. I swear, it’s like someone hit pause on time back in 1957. The same red booths, the same soda fountain with little paper umbrellas, and the lady behind the counter still calls everyone “hon.”
Tempe Police recover body from area they’ve been searching for missing man
A body was recovered at a construction site in Tempe— the same area police say they have been searching for a 91-year-old man who went missing more than a week ago.
Hash Kitchen Kicks Off 2026 With Limited-Time Brunch Menu
Hash Kitchen is welcoming 2026 with a flavor-packed menu designed to energize brunch lovers across the Valley. Available for a limited time through March, the new offerings can be found at all six Hash Kitchen locations and bring together indulgent comfort dishes, playful culinary twists, and vibrant wellness...

















