Why does Valley tap water sometimes taste or smell odd?
PHOENIX — If your tap water in the Valley has a musty, earthy, or even rotten-egg smell, experts say there’s a reason why. Water experts say minerals picked up along the way, along with the sanitizers used to keep water safe, can sometimes affect how it tastes or smells at the tap.
11 Places In Arizona To Get Pierogi And Polish Comfort Food This March
If you’ve been dreaming of butter-drenched dumplings and rich, savory stews, you’re in for a treat this month. March is a wonderful time to slow down and indulge in the kind of rib-sticking comfort food that warms you from the inside out. Luckily, Arizona is home to several...
Father arrested in connection with infant’s September 2025 death in south Phoenix
PHOENIX — A father was arrested Thursday in connection with the death of his infant son in September 2025 in south Phoenix, authorities said. The Phoenix Police Department identified the man taken into custody as 26-year-old Domingo Herrera Espinoza. Herrera Espinoza was booked into jail on multiple charges,...
Suspect at-large after 2 people allegedly shot during First Friday Art Festival in downtown...
PHOENIX — A suspect is on the run after two people were allegedly shot during the First Friday Arts Festival in downtown Phoenix on Friday night. The Phoenix Police Department said that around 11:30 p.m., officers were called to a shooting near 7th and Van Buren streets. Upon arrival,...
Iconic hot dog joint opening 1st restaurant in this metro Phoenix city
Longtime Valley staple Ted's Hot Dogs is preparing to open its first Arizona location outside of Tempe. The restaurant was founded in 1927 in Buffalo, New York. But it has been open in Tempe for over 40 years, making it a crucial part of Valley restaurant history. After 45 years in Tempe, Ted's Hot Dogs is opening...
49-year-old woman dead following afternoon collision in north Phoenix
PHOENIX — A 49-year-old woman is dead after a crash in north Phoenix on Thursday afternoon, authorities said. The Phoenix Police Department identified the woman who died as Alanna Duval Cziperle. According to police, officers responded to the area of Aviano Way and Deer Valley Drive for reports of...
Attorney General’s Office Employee on Leave After Mom of 7 Allegedly Found Dead on...
Arizona police have connected the employee to the fatal shooting of Maria Lewis over the weekend
‘Privilege must give way to accountability,’: Judge hears arguments on Preston Lord defendant’s release...
One of the defendants in the Preston Lord case was back in court Friday, as prosecutors pushed for Talyn Vigil to be sent back to jail. The teen has been arrested in Gilbert twice, now, while on house arrest awaiting trial in the murder case. Despite Friday’s hearing, Vigil will...
Prosecutors seek to revoke house arrest for teen charged in Preston Lord case
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — A judge is expected to rule by April 1 on whether to revoke the release conditions of a teen charged in connection with the death of 16-year-old Preston Lord, after prosecutors argued Friday that house arrest is no longer working. Friday’s hearing came two years to...
Woman found dead along Phoenix canal: PD
PHOENIX - Phoenix Police say they are investigating the death of a woman who was found along a canal on March 6. Per a brief statement, officers were called at around 7:40 a.m. to the area of 27th Place and Grand Canal Trail. "Details on the call indicated that an...

















