Docs: Argument over $5 ends with man killing brother at Phoenix apartment
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — An argument over a five-dollar bill turned physical, leading to a man stabbing his brother at a central Phoenix apartment over the weekend. On Sunday, shortly before midnight, Phoenix police were called to the stabbing at an apartment near 17th Street and Cambridge Avenue, just south of Thomas...
Final hours until new ‘shopping cart’ crackdown starts – and $1,000 fines are on...
A NEW shopping cart law will soon take hold, and those who do not comply with the rules could be hit with a hefty $1,000 fine. The new legislation will take effect in a major US city starting on Thursday this week as officials work to crack down on the widespread issue with abandoned shopping carts.
Barricade ends with man turning gun on himself at Tempe area gas station
TEMPE, AZ (AZFamily) — A suspect is dead after a stolen vehicle investigation led to a barricade at an East Valley gas station on Wednesday morning. Just before 9 a.m., two Maricopa County Sheriff’s deputies attempted to pull over a driver at a Circle K near Priest and Baseline roads, by the border of Guadalupe and...
These Arizona Sandwich Counters Are Hidden Local Gems Worth Seeking Out
Ever had a sandwich that felt like a secret handshake with the soul of a place?. Arizona’s desert heat might be famous, but its sandwich counters?. Picture this: You’re standing in a tiny, sun-bleached spot in Mesa, or maybe a food truck in Tucson’s art district, and suddenly, your mouth is doing a happy dance to a...
Keep Your HVAC in Shape Year-Round with These Simple Tips
Even though Phoenix homeowners may not think about their HVAC systems much during the winter, summertime heat puts these units to the test, making maintenance essential for efficiency and longevity. Regularly changing HVAC filters is crucial – make sure to replace them monthly and use the proper filter for your system.
Woman Airlifted to Hospital After Sustaining Leg Injury on Phoenix’s Camelback Mountain Trail
Over the weekend, a hiking trip took an unexpected turn as a woman sustained a leg injury on Camelback Mountain's Echo Canyon Trail. Phoenix Fire Department crews were summoned to the scene around 10:45 a.m. Saturday, according to a report from ABC15. The emergency responders located the hiker a mile up the trail,...
Man found dead in downtown Phoenix
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — The Phoenix Police Department is working to learn what led up to a man’s death after his body was found in downtown Phoenix Tuesday morning. Details are limited, but officers were called to the area of First Street and McDowell Road around 7:15 a.m. When police showed up, they found a man dead...
Woman hit, killed by car in north Phoenix
Authorities are asking the public for tips in finding a driver who allegedly struck a woman and fled the scene in north Phoenix on Monday evening.
Chandler city manager’s ‘bet’ early on paid off
John Pombier said one of the reasons he is Chandler’s city manager today is because he bet on himself when he was young. “I came out here to go to law school,” Pombier said. “I was an assistant city prosecutor in Phoenix, and the truth of that story is I decided very early in my career to take a chance.”
Phoenix’s crackdown on abandoned shopping carts begins Thursday
By Thursday, Jan. 15, retailers that provide shopping carts to their customers are required to complete an annual shopping cart certification to comply with the city of Phoenix's new shopping cart

















