$15 bet turns Mesa man into a millionaire
CHANDLER, Ariz. — A Mesa man walked into Gila River Resorts & Casinos – Lone Butte on Sunday night and walked out a millionaire after hitting one of the biggest jackpots in the casino’s history. The lucky gambler won more than $1.4 million while playing the “It’s...
UPDATE: USPS mail processing temporarily moved to Phoenix; mail may be delayed
As of today, USPS said, power has been restored in part of the building and the Postal Service "has a plan in place to restore power fully as quickly and safely as possible."
Scalding hot water ‘poured’ over toddler’s head, mom and boyfriend kept his injuries secret...
An Arizona mother and her boyfriend allegedly poured scalding hot water over the head of the mom's toddler and kept his injuries secret until the boy died. The post Scalding hot water 'poured' over toddler's head, mom and boyfriend kept his injuries secret as the boy died a 'slow, painful' death: Police first appeared
Mother facing manslaughter charge after toddler dies with fentanyl in system
PHOENIX — Kimberly Michelle Martin is facing a manslaughter charge after her 18-month-old boy died on May 19, according to court documents. On April 19, officers responded to a call near 11th Avenue and Mountain View Road in Phoenix and found an unresponsive child. The Phoenix Fire Department transported...
Electric scooter rider killed in South Phoenix crash
A woman riding an electric scooter died after colliding with a vehicle pulling into a driveway in South Phoenix.
2 arrested after woman claimed she was held underwater at Salt River
A father and daughter were arrested after they "pushed" and "grabbed" a deputy as the daughter was questioned about a fight that happened near the rope used to climb the Mud Cliffs at the Salt River, according to court documents. Around 7 p.m. May 24, Maricopa County Sheriff's Office deputies responded to a call from a
Gilbert father’s 2020 murder remains unsolved as widow pushes for answers
GILBERT, AZ (AZFamily) — Six years after Nicholas Cordova was gunned down at his office while on a FaceTime call with his kids, there are still no answers. Nicholas Cordova’s family and widow, Alysha Cordova, visited the cemetery on the anniversary of his death to remember him and remind people that his murder case is
Retired FBI agent weighs in after suspected serial bank robber charged
A suspected Phoenix-area serial bank robber was federally charged this week and a retired FBI agent explains why the payoff isn't worth the risk. The ex-agent explains why the bureau gets involved fast and why these cases often catch up with suspects. Prosecutors say the robberies followed a similar pattern, but the pa
Domestic migration fueling Pinal population boom
To find Arizona's next boomtown, look beyond Maricopa County. The big picture: Of the 31,107 residents Arizona gained through domestic migration last year, 21,315 moved to Pinal County. By the numbers: That contributed to the 4.9% population boom that made Pinal the seventh fastest-growing county in the country. Marico
SAFE Alert canceled after missing 63-year-old Phoenix man was located
Authorities canceled a SAFE Alert on Thursday morning after a missing 63-year-old Phoenix man was located. Mark Mendez was found safe and reunited with his family, according to the Phoenix Police Department. When the alert was issued Wednesday night, Mendez had last been seen walking in the area of 81st...

















