Vallarta Supermarkets readies its first store outside California
Vallarta Supermarkets is planning to venture beyond its home state of California for the first time. The Latino-owned grocer announced Thursday plans to arrive in Arizona early next year with a store in Glendale. Scheduled to open in January, the store will span more than 49,000 square feet and bring...
Gov. Katie Hobbs talks recent natural disasters in Gila County, Tempe and recovery efforts
PHOENIX — While the ongoing government shutdown is causing various issues for Arizonans, recovery efforts after various natural disasters are still moving forward, according to Gov. Katie Hobbs. “The shutdown shouldn’t affect those kind of really emergency type of services and so far it hasn’t,” Hobbs told KTAR News...
Phoenix Mother Urges Domestic Violence Awareness as Daughter’s Killer Awaits Sentencing
In a sobering turn of events, a Phoenix mother, Angelina Sanchez, shares a hard-earned warning with others facing domestic violence as her daughter's assailant, Jermaine Houston, awaits sentencing after a guilty verdict on charges of murder. Yahoo News reported that Sanchez's daughter, Racal Ramos—a domestic violence...
These Phoenix, AZ based Dogs are the latest up for adoption and in need...
Considering pet adoption? Or perhaps you just enjoy all things cute and cuddly? Numerous charming pets are ready for a loving home at animal shelters situated in and near phoenix.
Passenger allegedly assaulted airline crew members; AZ death-row inmate’s execution l Morning News Brief
PHOENIX - From a woman accused of attacking crew members on board an Alaska Airlines flight to the execution of an Arizona death-row inmate convicted of killing four family members, here's a look at some of your top headlines for the morning of October 17. 1. Woman accused of assaulting...
Preparations underway for execution of Arizona inmate
Prison staff and authorities are preparing for the execution of Richard Djerf, who killed a Phoenix family in 1993. Alexis Dominguez reports from Florence.
Arizonans warned against licking toxic toads that have appeared after heavy rainfall
Arizona officials are reminding Phoenix -area citizens that kissing frogs should only happen in fairy tales, as some people are reportedly licking toxic toads to get high. Recent unseasonal rainfall in the Phoenix Valley has increased the appearance of toxic toads and mushrooms , prompting warnings from the Banner...
Video: Phoenix cops shoot, kill suicidal man stumbling away from them
On the morning of Oct. 2, Phoenix police officers shot and killed Victor Altamirano outside his South Phoenix home. According to a media advisory issued by police that afternoon, officers shot Altamirano after he expressed suicidal thoughts and ran at police with a knife brandished over his head. While that...
Tempe business owner recalls moment microburst ripped through auto shop
Dale Sievwright was in the shop with an Autoplex Auto Service employee. Both were unharmed when the microburst ripped through parts of the building and tore off the majority of the front of the building.
Scottsdale influencer indicted for reckless driving
A Scottsdale influencer was indicted Wednesday for driving recklessly and baiting law enforcement into pursuits, the Maricopa County Attorney's Office said in a release.

















