Two arrested after motorcycles hit 118, 122 mph on Phoenix-area freeway
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Two motorcyclists were arrested after allegedly driving more than 115 mph on a major Phoenix freeway last week, with one rider leading troopers on a short chase. On March 29, an Arizona Department of Public Safety trooper was on an overpass along Loop 202 near Sky...
Phoenix woman off the hook for nearly $7,300 after elaborate AT&T phone scam
PHOENIX (InvestigateTV) — A Phoenix woman fell victim to an elaborate phone scam that left her almost on the hook for nearly $7,300 worth of cell phones after a fraudster posed as an AT&T representative. Sheryl Johnson had been experiencing trouble with her phone service and mentioned it to...
Dead Lobster, Expired Chicken Rattle Phoenix Dirty Dining Report
This week’s Dirty Dining roundup did not do any favors for Phoenix's appetites. Maricopa County inspectors reportedly found a dead lobster in a tank, expired chicken, and several other major safety lapses at Valley eateries. Those violations, which included missing sanitizer at prep stations and foods held at unsafe...
Woman Attacked After Minor Crash: Brutal Stabbing in Mesa Shocks Community
A routine exchange after a minor car accident turned into a horrifying act of violence in Mesa, leaving a woman fighting for her life. On February 20, a woman pulled over near a Burger King parking lot after a minor collision, intending to exchange information with the other driver — something millions of people do...
Man indicted for attempted murder after shooting involving DEA agents in Phoenix
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — One of the men allegedly involved in the shootout with Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) agents in Phoenix earlier this year has been indicted for attempted murder, the U.S. Attorney’s Office announced Wednesday. Eduardo Valenzuela Lopez, 33, of Sonora, Mexico, who investigators said was in...
Small-Town Museums Worth the Drive
When you’re planning a family outing, it’s easy to default to the big, well-known attractions. But some of Arizona’s most memorable learning experiences are tucked away in small towns—where museums feel personal, approachable, and perfect for curious kids. These small-town museums offer hands-on history, outdoor...
The last stretch of I-10 south of Phoenix is finally getting widened
A major commuter route and thoroughfare south of Phoenix will see a traffic shift for about a year, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation. Interstate 10 is a key economic corridor, connecting Arizona's two biggest metros. A 26-mile stretch south of Phoenix, called the Wild Horse Pass Corridor, serves...
Rock stars on campus: remembering the golden era of ASU concerts
It was December 13, 1981. Helicopters circled the skies over Sun Devil Stadium, while inside, Mick Jagger floated over the crowd on a cherry picker. Roughly 74,600 fans filled the stadium for the show, later immortalized in footage from the Rolling Stones concert film, “Let’s Spend the Night Together.” And all of...
Arizona Teen Went Missing From Home At 13, Cops Find Her Alive After Three...
An Arizona missing person case finally found its closure after 30 years. 13-year-old Christina Marie Plante, hailing from Star Valley in northeast Phoenix, had vanished without a trace in 1994. And now, a recent update on Wednesday by the Gila County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that Plante had been found and was...
IKEA sets opening date for small‑format store in Phoenix
PHOENIX — A new IKEA location is opening in Phoenix next week — and the community is invited to join the grand opening. The 75,000-square-foot building is in the Village Square II shopping center on the southwest corner of Tatum Boulevard and Cactus Road. The grand opening will...
