Man facing murder charges in deadly crash near State Farm Stadium
The man whom police said caused a crash that killed a young mother near State Farm Stadium is now facing murder charges. Investigators said 65-year-old Ronald Morrill from Peoria was booked into jail on second-degree murder and other charges for the death of 23-year-old Abigail Ojeda. She was a passenger in one of...
Mesa Council delays vote on battery site regs
Mesa City Council last week pushed to January a vote on regulating battery energy storage systems in Mesa to give more time for a compromise. At issue is a requirement that these facilities must be 1,000 feet from residential uses or zoning, which industry representatives opposed. “I’ve had some pretty...
Transitional housing vote taken off Mesa City Council agenda
Advocates are worried that Mesa leaders will continue delaying the final vote. Mickaela Castillo reports.
Gilbert stabbing suspect arrested; victim expected to survive
GILBERT, AZ (AZFamily) — Authorities arrested a suspect accused of stabbing another man in the East Valley late Thursday night. Police arrested Jeffery Wisner on charges of attempted second-degree murder, aggravated assault with a weapon, and disorderly conduct involving weapons. At about 9 p.m., Gilbert police...
Witnesses recall moments after Allison Feldman was found murdered
After a nearly two-week break, the trial resumed for a man accused of killing a young Scottsdale woman in her home and witnesses described the grisly crime scene. Allison Feldman was found beaten to death in 2015 and on Monday, a firefighter and a neighbor recalled what happened moments following the crime. A lot of...
Giant 40-foot tall inflatable Santa stolen from Phoenix tree lot
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Thieves stole a 40-foot-tall and 20-foot-wide inflatable Santa Claus from a family-owned tree lot in Phoenix over the weekend, taking a decoration that has been part of the business for 35 years. The theft occurred sometime between Saturday night and early Sunday morning at Kraemer’s Tree...
1 hurt after vehicle struck by train in west Phoenix
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — One person was taken to the hospital after a vehicle was hit by a train in west Phoenix overnight. First responders were called to the area of 27th Avenue and Thomas Road around 2:40 a.m. on Monday for reports of a train crash. When Arizona’s Family...
8 Arizona Lobster Roll Joints Proving Fresh Seafood Isn’t Just For Coasts
Who says you need an ocean view to enjoy a perfectly stuffed lobster roll?. Arizona has quietly become a surprising hotspot for this classic New England treat, with restaurants and food trucks serving up fresh, buttery lobster in the heart of the desert. From family-owned spots to creative food trucks,...
Where Locals in Arizona Go for Fry Bread With Honey
If golden fry bread drizzled with honey makes your heart race, you are in the right place. Arizona locals know exactly where to find the fluffiest rounds, kissed with sweetness and served with genuine hospitality. From beloved institutions to roadside stands, these spots turn simple dough into pure comfort. Let this...
Man transported large amounts of fentanyl into Kansas.
WICHITA, KAN. – An Arizona man was sentenced to 272 months in prison for his part in a drug trafficking ring that transported large amounts of fentanyl into Kansas, according to the United State's Attorney. According to court documents, Rafael Turner, 35, of Phoenix, Arizona, and formerly of Wichita,...
