Man arrested after killing teen he met online in Tolleson, police say
TOLLESON, AZ (AZFamily) — A man is accused of killing a teen in Tolleson whom he met online and was arrested more than 1,000 miles away, police announced Friday. The investigation started on Jan. 28 when officers found 18-year-old Yessenia Gabriella Norman stabbed to death inside an apartment on 91st Avenue, just...
Yessenia Norman: Missing AZ woman stabbed 27 times; arrest made in case
PHOENIX - There is a break in the case involving the murder of an 18-year-old who went missing for two weeks, as authorities say they have made an arrest. According to a statement released by police in Biloxi, Miss., officers with the department's Emergency Services Unit (ESU) responded to a home in that city on the...
These Scottsdale, Arizona Restaurants Stay Packed Decades After Opening
I’ve had the pleasure of sampling some of the best eats in the country, and I’m always on the lookout for restaurants that stand the test of time. Arizona has a way of getting under your skin, with its culture and breathtaking landscapes, but what really draws me to this state is its incredible culinary scene.
Arizona’s Most Talked-About Pancakes Come From One Restaurant
Butterfield’s Pancake House Restaurant in Scottsdale has earned a reputation that reaches far beyond its neighborhood on East Shea Boulevard. People travel from across the Valley just to taste what many call the best pancakes in Arizona. With fluffy stacks, creative flavors, and a warm atmosphere, this local...
Popular California sandwich chain opening 1st Arizona restaurant
A popular, California-based sandwich and salad restaurant has announced the opening date for its first Arizona restaurant. Mendocino Farms will open in Scottsdale on Feb. 17, according to its website. The restaurant will be housed in a 3,000-square-foot building with a 500-square-foot patio at the corner of...
Accused Mesa serial rapist rejects 32-year plea offer
PHOENIX — A Mesa man accused of being a serial rapist has rejected a plea offer from prosecutors. James Estep faces 30 felony counts, including 20 counts of sexual assault. At a recent court hearing, prosecutors said Estep faces a minimum of 105 years in prison and a maximum of nearly 350 years if convicted on all...
The “Deadliest” Climb in Arizona: Why Locals Grip the Wheel on I-17
But the danger isn't limited to the climb. From the massive "stroad" intersections of the West Valley to the sudden blindness of a dust storm on I-10, here are the red zones you need to watch out for in 2026. 1. The "Black Canyon" Gauntlet: I-17 (Phoenix to Flagstaff) This...
Law enforcement involved in 5 shootings across Arizona in 24 hours
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — A 24-hour stretch across Arizona saw five law enforcement-involved shootings across three counties, including a helicopter crash in Flagstaff that killed two DPS crew members. Flagstaff shootout leads to helicopter crash. Two DPS crew members were killed in a helicopter crash after a police...
Two SLO County Teens Arrested in Arizona in Cryptocurrency Extortion Scheme
SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. (KEYT) - Two teens from San Luis Obispo county were arrested in Scottsdale Arizona, accused of a home invasion in a plot to steal millions in cryptocurrency. Investigators say these teens were recruited for this shocking crime online. One of the teens lives in SLO and attended San Luis Obispo...
Avondale PD: Isabella Comas had ‘life-threatening’ injury, blood found in car
AVONDALE, AZ (AZFamily) — Authorities believe missing Avondale woman Isabella Comas, 21, suffered injuries that “may be unsurvivable” without treatment after discovering blood in her abandoned car. The Avondale Police Department said Thursday that detectives still consider Tommy Rodriguez, 39, of Phoenix, Comas’...

















