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The Arizona State University Police Department recently launched a six-month pilot program involving three electric patrol trucks to determine if EVs meet the demands of modern policing and reduce long-term costs.

Ramadan, the Muslim holy month, is a time that Noor Abdallah always looks forward to. Though her non-Muslim friends sometimes get hung up on what she and her family give up, namely eating or drinking during the day, she sees it differently. “Ramadan is the most exciting time of the...

Sandbox VR, the world’s premier venue for virtual reality experiences, is expanding to Arizona with plans to open its first Valley location this spring with additional venues planned across the state over the next year. The expansion will be led by franchisees Andrew Perkinson and Tylor Hardy, childhood friends and...

Gilbert’s burger lovers have a new obsession, and it is hiding in the most unlikely place: inside the premium indoor gun club Unlimited Ammo & Range. After a day on the lanes, hungry guests drift into Smoke & Grain “just for a quick bite,” then walk out talking about half‑pound patties, brick‑oven pizzas, and fries...

TOLLESON, AZ (AZFamily) — The suspect in the murder of a young woman in the West Valley is back in Arizona to face charges. Randal Basilio Santillan, 27, was extradited from a Mississippi jail to Maricopa County in connection with the death of 18-year-old Yessenia Gabriella Norman. Norman was...

California favorite Mendocino Farms is officially making its Arizona debut. The fast-casual concept, known for its sandwiches, salads and upbeat hospitality, opened its doors in Gainey Ranch on February 17, 2026, marking the brand’s continued expansion in bringing its signature “Eat Happy” spirit to the Valley. The...

Police responded near 24th Street and Cactus Road around 1 a.m. Wednesday after reports of a shooting. Gibby Parra has the breaking news from the scene.

PHOENIX — A fire broke out at the Phoenix Dream Center, a Phoenix nonprofit that helps people in need, overnight. Crews were called to the facility near 35th and Grand avenues around 11:30 p.m. Tuesday for reports of a fire. Phoenix Fire Department says that when they arrived, smoke...

TOLLESON, AZ (AZFamily) — Troopers confirmed several people were hurt in a rollover crash in the eastbound lanes of Interstate 10 on the edge of west Phoenix and Tolleson Wednesday morning. At this time, details are limited, but the crash happened around 9:30 a.m. near the 91st Avenue exit.

Police say two roommates got into a fight at an apartment complex near Miller and Thomas Roads, and one of the roommates was shot. The alleged shooter claimed self-defense. The person who was shot is expected to survive.