Man hospitalized after alleged stabbing in Old Town Scottsdale alley
SCOTTSDALE, AZ (AZFamily) — A man was seriously hurt after being stabbed in an Old Town Scottsdale alley early Sunday morning. At about 12:15 a.m., first responders were called to Stetson Drive, near Scottsdale and Camelback roads, for a report of a person stabbed during a fight. A fight...
Man shot at red light in alleged road rage shooting
PHOENIX - A man was found shot near Loop 202 following a road rage incident at a red light. Just before 11 p.m. on Oct. 4, Phoenix officers responded to the Loop 202 Freeway and Van Buren Street regarding a shooting. A man was found shot, and taken to a...
Phoenix police seek tips on alleged road rage shooting on Loop 202
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Police are asking for the public’s help with information about a reported road rage shooting in Phoenix Saturday night. At about 10:45 p.m., first responders were called to the Loop 202 South Mountain and Van Buren Street for reports of a shooting, according to the Phoenix Police Department.
Jury indicts domestic violence suspect chased by Mesa police along US 60
A 37-year-old man has been indicted on charges as the suspect in a domestic violence case that led to a foot chase along US 60 in Mesa, authorities said. Joseph Ortiz faces felony and
How Record-Breaking Heat Is Changing Life in the American Southwest
The hottest story in the Southwest is no longer just the midday sun – it’s the long tail of heat that now stretches deep into the night, into fall, and into daily routines. Across Arizona, Nevada, New Mexico, and parts of California, record temperatures have become less headline and more background noise, reshaping...
Tempe Animal Welfare and Cruelty Council subcommittee’s goal is to support and protect animal
The city of Tempe wants to educate the public about ways they can better support and protect animals. Tempe is launching a new subcommittee that will strengthen its own policies. The Animal Welfare and Cruelty Council subcommittee aims to revamp its current policies after the state passed a new law...
Alleged underage DUI driver crashes through construction zone on Loop 101
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — A driver was arrested for allegedly driving drunk and crashing into a construction zone on the Loop 101 in Phoenix on Monday. Just before midnight, Highway Patrol Troopers responded to a crash on the westbound Loop 101 before 67th Avenue. They say a driver went through the construction barricades...
Phoenix Police Department seeks community input on non-lethal weapon policies
PHOENIX — The Phoenix Police Department is urging residents to share their thoughts on its non-lethal weapon policies. On Thursday, authorities issued a request for public input — the same day two separate shootings involving city officers occurred. Police are working to develop new policies governing the use...
Defensive driving program helps teens improve driving skills and safety
PHOENIX — When NHRA drag racing star Doug Herbert lost his two young sons, Jon and James in a tragic highway crash in January of 2008, his grief led to determination, inspiring a mission to help prevent other families from experiencing similar heartbreak. “I don’t want any other parent...
Mesa police standoff at behavioral health home ends after several hours
A stand-off at a behavioral health home near 24th Street and Minton in Mesa lasted several hours and end after negotiations. Police said the person inside may have been suffering from a mental health crisis.
