After time in Paris and Dubai, Gilbert chef opens a hometown bakery
When Will Porter returned to his hometown of Gilbert after graduating with a film degree from Tufts University, a simple idea took him on an entirely new path. He wanted a fresh croissant with breakfast. He picked up the roll-and-bake versions, packed in a pressurized tube, from the grocery store....
Destructive Jones Fire burns RVs and cars; death penalty sought against AZ inmate l...
From a destructive brush fire that has burned RVs and cars northwest of Phoenix to authorities seeking the death penalty against an inmate accused of killing three of his fellow prisoners, here's a look at your top headlines for the morning of May 13. 1. "I lost everything there, my...
Man hospitalized, driver detained after pickup truck strikes pedestrian in Glendale, police say
GLENDALE, Ariz. — A man is in the hospital after being struck by a pickup truck at 59th Avenue and Bethany Home Road late Tuesday night, according to Glendale Police. Patrol officers responded to the area just before midnight for a pedestrian collision, according to officials. The police said...
Phoenix-area sandwich shop cited over handwashing, yogurt-making
Maricopa County health inspectors cited a metro Phoenix restaurant for seven health violations during the week of April 20. Violations included not washing hands before touching food ready to be served and not using sanitizer to wash dishes, among others. A priority violation is a major violation that directly increase
Arizona man gets federal sentence for shipping heroin, fentanyl to Worland distributor
CHEYENNE, Wyo — The U.S. Justice Department announced that an Arizona man got over five years in federal prison imposed for shipping fentanyl and heroin to a distributor in Worland, Wyoming. According to the release on Wednesday 35-year-old Chander, Arizona resident Zakary Faccio was seen on surveillance footage at...
Son accused of killing father in north Phoenix shooting
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — A man is accused of shooting and killing his father during an argument in north Phoenix earlier this week. Phoenix police officers responded to the Acero North Valley apartments near Dove Valley Road and North Valley Parkway around 12:30 a.m. Tuesday for a reported shooting. When...
First drive-thru Indian restaurant opens in Chandler
Tikka Drive in Chandler is the state's first drive-thru Indian restaurant, offering classic Punjabi dishes on the go. Ian Schwartz takes us inside.
East Valley tenants charged ‘junk fees’ may be eligible for compensation
GILBERT, Ariz. — Individuals who resided at apartment complexes in Arizona associated with a specific company may be able to claim restitution if they believe they were improperly charged rental fees. Multiple settlements have been reached between Greystar, a multi-family rental property manager, and the state regardin
Phoenix father facing reckless manslaughter charge for baby’s 2023 drowning death
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — A Phoenix father is facing an upgraded charge after his baby drowned in a bathtub while he was allegedly playing video games over three years ago. A Maricopa County grand jury issued a warrant for the arrest of Sione Pulotu, 40, in connection to the 2023 death. Pulotu was initially arrested on one
New video: Emergency plane landing on 7th Street caught on camera
A camera attached to the wing of a seaplane captured the moments leading up to its emergency landing in Central Phoenix last month. The Republic RC-3 airplane landed on 7th Street after experiencing engine problems mid-flight. The pilot and two passengers all walked away without any injuries. “This is unbelievable....

















