Suspect injured after allegedly causing damage to property at strip mall in north Phoenix
PHOENIX — A man was transported to a local hospital after causing damage to a commercial structure in north Phoenix, the city's police said. Around 7:30 a.m. Phoenix police responded to a call about a commercial burglary above a business near 7th Street and Dunlap Avenue. When officers arrived,...
Phoenix freeway closures hit this weekend: Routes drivers need to avoid
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Drivers could see delays on Phoenix-area freeways this weekend as the Arizona Department of Transportation continues improvement projects across the region. Closures or lane restrictions are scheduled Oct. 23-26, according to ADOT. Drivers should allow extra travel time and use detour routes as needed:. State Route...
Randy Bennett spent 25 years building Saint Mary’s, but one opportunity finally brought him...
Randy Bennett left Saint Mary's after 25 seasons and 589 victories to return home to Arizona State, where his basketball journey began decades earlier.
Suspected rock-thrower damages 5 cars on Arizona highway, leads DPS on chase
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — At least five cars were damaged and troopers had to chase a man on Tuesday after investigators said he was spotted throwing rocks at passing drivers on an Arizona freeway. The Department of Public Safety said a person on State Route 74, also known as Carefree...
Former Phoenix police officer accused of assault and kidnapping allowed to visit California
A Maricopa County Superior Court commissioner has given a former Phoenix police officer accused of assault and kidnapping permission to visit California. Commissioner Sigmund Popko gave Luis Vasquez Jr. a green light to travel this weekend to his godson’s first birthday party in Anaheim, California. Vasquez was one of...
Casa Grande grad dies while serving with Air Force in Guam
CASA GRANDE, AZ (AZFamily) — A Casa Grande man died Sunday in an accident in Guam while serving in the U.S. Air Force. Johnny Garcia, who graduated from Mission Heights Preparatory High School in 2024, was honored by the school in a social media post Tuesday. Details surrounding the...
Glendale business shooting leaves 1 injured, suspect in custody
GLENDALE, Ariz. - A victim was shot at a Glendale business on Wednesday night, police said. The shooting happened near 43rd Avenue and Bethany Home Road. SkyFOX footage shows a massive police scene outside of a Fry's grocery store. What they're saying:. "One individual is seriously injured and the suspect...
Phoenix-area eateries cited for touching face during salad prep, expired food
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Every week, Arizona’s Family looks up restaurants recently inspected by Maricopa County’s Environmental Services Department. Restaurants with some of the highest numbers of “risk factors,” considered major health code violations by inspectors, are selected for our Dirty Dining Report. For more details on the restaurant inspection scoring system, visit Maricopa County’s website.
Phoenix’s potentially $900M rapid bus expansion moves forward
Phoenix is moving forward on massive public transit expansion on the city's west side — adding Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) to a 13.6-mile stretch of 35th Avenue and Van Buren Street. Why it matters: The project, which the city says could cost more than $900 million, is meant to ease congestion and commutes in a populous but historically underserved area . The BRT project will involve adding dedicated middle lanes for city buses, which will make 17 stops between the Thelda Williams Transit Center, ne
Metro Phoenix loses 151 years of history with 3 restaurant closings
Restaurant closings are not always just closings. Some restaurants hold years of history and multiple generations of owners and diners. When they close, the city loses key establishments and, for many, meaningful memories. In the past three weeks, three such metro Phoenix restaurants have closed or announced plans to close, leaving fans devastated in their wake. With these closures, Phoenix will lose 151 years of history. The family-owned restaurants include a beloved Ethiopian restaurant, a New

















