Arizona homicide suspect takes own life after giving DNA sample to cold case investigators
The suspect in a 1987 Glendale homicide took his own life just days after providing cold case investigators with a DNA sample, authorities announced Tuesday. A subsequent analysis matched Gary Wayne Billups’ DNA profile to evidence collected during the initial investigation into the death of Orison James “Jim” Chafin,
Alleged DUI driver arrested after 4-car crash in west Phoenix; 1 hospitalized
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — A suspected DUI driver is in custody after a multi-car wreck Monday evening sent one person to the hospital and caused a lengthy overnight closure. Around 8:45 p.m. Monday, four vehicles were involved in the crash near 47th Avenue and Indian School Road. Police say one woman was rushed to the hospi
A Historic Phoenix Eatery Serves Up European Comfort and Community Connection
In Phoenix, history isn't just found in museums or old town squares; it's alive and plated at The Farish House. This European comfort food restaurant, housed in one of the city's oldest remaining homes, offers more than just a meal; it serves a slice of history and a continuation of a beloved community member's legacy.
Phoenix mom accused of smuggling meth into Arizona prison to visit her daughter
A Phoenix mother is accused of smuggling methamphetamine into an Arizona state prison to visit her incarcerated daughter, according to court documents. Dorothy Terrell, 60, of Phoenix, was arrested Sept. 13, 2026, at the Arizona State Prison Complex Perryville in Goodyear and faces five felony charges, including money
Flood watch issued ahead of possible storms in metro Phoenix
With possible thunderstorms in the forecast, the National Weather Service issued a flood watch for the Phoenix area. The watch, which covers a portion of south-central Arizona, is set to run from late Tuesday through Wednesday evening. There could be storm activity Tuesday afternoon and night, especially in the eastern
80-year-old Phoenix man found dead 3 months after going missing
An 80-year-old Phoenix man who went missing over three months ago has died, authorities announced Tuesday. The Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that Stanley Avelos was found dead. Avelos, who was diagnosed with dementia, was the subject of a SAFE Alert issued on June 10. He had last been...
Man Allegedly Stabbed Ex-Girlfriend to Death in 2000, Then Vanished. 26 Years Later, He’s...
Abraham Rafael Pedroza-Garcia, 65, was taken into custody by Mexican authorities in May and extradited back to the U.S. on Sept. 11
Man fighting for his life after being shot in west Phoenix
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — A man is seriously injured after being shot in west Phoenix on Tuesday afternoon, according to officials with the Phoenix Police Department. Details are limited, but we know officers responded to reports of a shooting near 27th Avenue and Indian School Road just before 2 p.m. and found the man with
‘He asked for water’: 80-year-old man shot door-to-door salesman riding Segway after hunting him...
An 80-year-old Arizona man allegedly hunted down a door-to-door salesman who rode up on a Segway and asked him for water, shooting him in the back. The post 'He asked for water': 80-year-old man shot door-to-door salesman riding Segway after hunting him down with pistol holstered on his hip, cops say first appeared on
Most Admired Companies of 2026: Delta Dental of Arizona
Each day, we’re spotlighting one of Arizona’s Most Admired Companies of 2026, celebrating the organizations setting the standard for leadership, workplace culture, innovation and community impact. Today, learn more about Delta Dental of Arizona. Arizona’s Most Admired Companies of 2026 will be celebrated at a special a

















