7 million lights bring holiday magic to East Valley as Pratt Brothers celebration opens
CHANDLER, Ariz. — One of Arizona’s largest holiday celebrations is officially underway as the Pratt Brothers Christmas at Rawhide Western Town kicked off its 10th year Friday night. The annual event, which features more than 7 million lights, transforms the area into what can only be described as...
Phoenix-area family thankful for newly adopted son
Austin Walker reports how the Ordonez family is now complete this Thanksgiving with six children after a years-long adoption process.
Phoenix, AZ – Theft Bust: Suspect Allegedly Tied to Stolen Cars, Trailers
Phoenix, AZ – A weeks-long auto theft investigation in the Phoenix metro area led to the recovery of multiple stolen vehicles and several arrests, according to authorities Wednesday. According to the Arizona Department of Public Safety (AZDPS), the Vehicle Theft Task Force recovered two stolen vehicles, four stolen...
10 Arizona Breakfast Spots That Stay Affordable, Hearty, And Packed With Locals Every Morning
In Arizona, breakfast is more than just the most important meal of the day; it’s a cherished tradition. From bustling Phoenix to charming Mesa, locals flock to these beloved eateries for hearty, affordable meals that start the day right. Here are ten standout spots where breakfast shines every morning.
‘It’s going to save lives’: Arizona couple trains first responders how to help people...
GILBERT, Arizona — An Arizona family is bridging the gap between first responders and people with autism. Preston's Pursuit for Acceptance is a non-profit that aims to equip police officers, firefighters and paramedics with the knowledge needed to interact with people on the autism spectrum effectively. “We’ve lived...
Scottsdale man fined more than $240K for defrauding investors
PHOENIX — A Scottsdale man has been fined more than $240,000 for investment fraud from late 2018 to early 2023, the Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC) announced on Nov. 19. John A. Perez allegedly “fraudulently (engaged) in unlicensed advisory services” from November 2018 to February 2023 and has been ordered...
St. Mary’s Food Bank distributes Thanksgiving supplies to record number of Arizona families
PHOENIX — After three days of service wrapped up on Wednesday afternoon, St. Mary’s Food Bank supplied a record number of families food for the Thanksgiving holiday, the nonprofit announced. Around 12:45 p.m. the last car left the distribution center in Phoenix with meal essentials — “a turkey,...
Two women dead, man seriously hurt in crash on Loop 101 and Bell Road
Two women are dead and a man is seriously injured after a crash on Friday on Loop 101 and Bell Road.
Arizona Man Sentenced for Hate-Crime Bomb Plot on Christian Churches
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — A federal judge has sentenced a Phoenix man to six years in prison for a multistate plot targeting Christian churches, following a jury’s finding that he planted hoax bomb devices and attempted to obstruct religious worship. The Justice Department announced that 46-year-old Zimnako Salah was...
Mesa police arrest of immigration rights activist raises questions over ICE cooperation
The arrest and swift release of a Valley immigrant rights activist that took place early this week is raising concerns over the right to document immigration enforcement and the agreements local police departments enter into with federal agencies to carry out those operations. Community leaders and immigrant rights...

















