Phoenix expands police authority at city parks; critics warn of impact on homeless
PHOENIX — The Phoenix City Council approved a new ordinance giving police expanded authority to enforce rules at city parks, a move supporters say will improve public safety but critics argue will disproportionately target people experiencing homelessness. The ordinance was approved Wednesday night, the same evening...
LIVE: Reports of an active shooter at Luke Air Force Base in West Valley
Officials with Luke Air Force Base say personnel on base have been directed to shelter in place until further notice.
Man sentenced to 20 years in prison after shooting at police
A 40-year-old man was sentenced was sentenced to 20 years in prison Friday for shooting at police, the Maricopa County Attorney's office announced in a release.
Police find homemade bomb following reported explosion in Chandler
CHANDLER, AZ (AZFamily) — Reports of an explosion led police to discover early Thursday morning a homemade explosive and damage in a Chandler neighborhood. Callers told 911 dispatchers around 12:30 a.m. they heard a loud boom in the area of Price Road and West Calle Del Norte, which is north of Ray Road.
Phoenix-area caregivers help 102-year-old woman keep birthday tradition alive
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — A woman celebrated a massive milestone — turning 102 years old! But when her birthday tradition seemed impossible, a group of Valley caregivers banded together to give her a grand celebration. Rowena Arnold was born in 1923 in Des Moines, Iowa. For years, her birthdays...
Baby giraffe needs a name: Phoenix Zoo opens voting until Dec. 22
Last month, Phoenix’s giraffe community grew by one calf, as 12-year-old Sunshine of the Phoenix Zoo gave birth to a baby female. The zoo is now deciding between several possible names for the calf and has opened up voting to the public until Monday, Dec. 22. The winning name will be announced the following day.
Serial killer gets death sentence for string of murders in Phoenix
Cleophus Cooksey Jr., 43, was found guilty in late September of murder in eight killings.
Durant’s steakhouse reopens with classic menu and new vibe
Durant’s Steakhouse has been revived by the Mastro family and has finally reopened. The Mastro family, longtime patrons of Durant’s for more than 30 years, preserved the restaurant’s iconic nature while implementing slight updates to enhance the customer experience. Owner Jeff Mastro expressed excitement about the...
Driver charged after SUV crashes into block wall in Mesa, killing passenger
MESA, AZ (AZFamily) — An East Valley driver is charged after a violent wreck left his passenger dead in Mesa earlier this year. On Tuesday, Mesa police arrested Isaiah Torres, 22, after a grand jury indicted him for second-degree murder stemming from the deadly collision. Around 7:20 a.m. on...
MAGA infighting erupts at Turning Point USA Conference
Two of the night’s headliners — Ben Shapiro and Tucker Carlson — threw jabs at each other in their speeches.
