Lottery ticket worth $100K sold in Chandler
CHANDLER, Ariz. — A person in the East Valley just hit a six-figure lottery jackpot. According to lottery officials, a lucky winner won $100,000 in Wednesday night's Powerball drawing. The winning ticket was reportedly sold at a Bashas' in Chandler. Here's the address:. 4940 S. Gilbert Road. Chandler, AZ.
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...
This Arizona Mom & Pop Spot Is A Desert Classic, According To Locals
Okay, let me let you in on a little secret. When I’m driving through Arizona and the cacti start looking a little lonely, I don’t pull over at just any shiny chain restaurant. I have a rule: if the locals aren’t grinning from ear to ear while they...
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...
Serious crash blocks main route from Maricopa to metro Phoenix
PHOENIX – A serious crash on Thursday morning blocked State Route 347, the main route from Maricopa to metro Phoenix, authorities said. Northbound SR 347 was closed at Casa Blanca Road ahead of the crash at Cement Plant Road, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation. Motorists were advised...
Man critically injured, another detained as police investigate downtown Phoenix shooting
PHOENIX — Phoenix Police said they are investigating after a man was shot in downtown Phoenix. Officials said they were called to the area of 9th Avenue and Van Buren Street at 8:25 a.m., where a man was found with a gunshot wound. He was taken by the Phoenix...

















