Police, fire projects prioritized for Phoenix's proposed bond money

PHOENIX — A 27-year-old man died Tuesday after he was struck by two vehicles in downtown Phoenix, police said. Isaiah Montez Reid was hit by the two cars at about 4:30 a.m. near 7th and Polk streets as he was attempting to cross the street, according to the Phoenix Police Department.

PHOENIX — An anti-abortion protestor is in police custody after climbing the outer south side of the former Chase Tower in downtown Phoenix. Maison DesChamps, known on social media as Pro-life Spiderman, said in a live stream that the climb was to raise money. Authorities said that the call...

AVONDALE, Ariz. — The resident of an Avondale group home has been arrested on suspicion of stabbing his roommate to death. Naijier Wakefield, 26, was taken into custody Monday after the group home's residents allegedly saw him covered in blood and holding a knife. The home is located near 107th Avenue and Broadway Road.

PHOENIX — A woman is dead after a shooting near Steele Indian School Park late Sunday night, police said. Officers were called to the area just after 11 p.m. for reports of an injured person. Once on scene, officers reportedly found 29-year-old Karissa Danyelle Hamilton suffering from a gunshot wound.

GLENDALE, Ariz. — Gridlock might be a strong word, but with up to a million people visiting the Valley for Super Bowl LVII and dozens of street closures planned, it's going to be a mess out there on Super Bowl weekend. The Big Game will be played in Glendale,...

PHOENIX — A new airline has arrived at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. Lynx Air, Canada’s new "ultra-affordable airline," had its inaugural flight take off from the airport on Tuesday. Lynx will operate three flights a week between Phoenix and Calgary. “We know there are strong community connections...

PHOENIX — A woman has been recently booked into jail on suspicion of carrying out a scam at several stores that allegedly netted her hundreds of dollars worth of gift cards and merchandise. Alexandrea Gallegos, 39, was arrested on Feb. 4 in Phoenix after investigators say they connected her...

MESA, Ariz. — Mesa officials retrieved a woman's body found floating in water early Tuesday morning at Dobson Ranch Golf Course, the city's police department said. Tuesday afternoon police identified the body as 71-year-old Palma Whatcott. According to police, Whatcott suffered from dementia and had recently moved to her...

PHOENIX — A boy was killed Tuesday after he was hit by a car in north Phoenix, police said. The juvenile pedestrian was struck by a vehicle at about 8 a.m. near 23rd Avenue and Thunderbird Road. The motorist remained on the scene. The juvenile was transported to the...

GILBERT, Ariz. — The Gilbert Town Council has terminated a lease agreement that would have let developers build a go-kart and miniature golf attraction at Crossroads Park. Development for the proposed San Tan Adventure Park has ended due to recent "economic conditions and the current high cost of construction," town documents state.

PHOENIX — The mother of a man killed in an officer-involved shooting in Phoenix in November 2022 has filed a lawsuit against the city and police department for what the suit calls his “wrongful death and murder.”. The suit was filed on Tuesday by the mother of Leontae...

PHOENIX — As a sports fan, I couldn't wait to have Super Bowl LVII in the Valley. I'm a native Arizonan and was here for the previous Super Bowls and the atmosphere in town was electric. From all of the festivals and events to the celebrity sightings and concerts,...

MESA, Ariz. — The Mesa Police Department is asking for the public's help locating four juveniles taken by their non-custodial father Sunday. Police said Dequan, 8, Tatiana, 10, Lashaun, 13, and Devon Washington, 14, were taken by their non-custodial father, Devon M. Washington, during a supervised visitation at the Bell Bank Sports Complex near Pecos and Ellsworth roads. He has not returned the children to the Department of Child Safety custody.

PEORIA, Ariz. — It takes just a few seconds for firearms safety instructor Brandon Loftin to access his handgun from a safe. Loftin believes quick access is often just as important as accuracy. "When it comes to a stressful situation, you have to practice for it to become a...

PHOENIX — How would you feel if you were named after a type of grass? If it was your job to protect that grass, you’d probably be quite proud. And Rye sure is!. This nearly 3-year-old gal has grown up on the beautiful grounds of TPC Scottsdale’s Stadium Course.

MARICOPA COUNTY, Ariz. — The suspects accused of killing a 19-year-old woman near Buckeye in December were recently charged after investigators were able to track them down through their Instagram account. Court records show investigators have identified two suspects allegedly responsible for a shooting on Dec. 5, 2022, that...

PHOENIX — Stay calm, people. Stay. Calm. During my morning Facebook scroll, I came across a very exciting photo. And it features everyone's favorite Adamantium-clawed mutant. Hugh Jackman took to Facebook Sunday to share some beautiful photos of his surroundings. But one photo immediately caught my eye. Along with...

PHOENIX — A 19-year-old man is dead after his vehicle crashed into a tree Thursday night in south Phoenix, police said. The single-vehicle collision occurred at about 9 p.m. near 30th Street and Southern Avenue. The vehicle was traveling westbound on Southern Avenue prior to hitting the tree. The...

PHOENIX — Tourists have already begun to arrive in the Valley for the Super Bowl and WM Phoenix Open. While the local restaurant industry has been preparing for months, some still ask for patience knowing how many people they'll be serving this week. 'It is crazy'. After surviving the...

TEMPE, Ariz. — Tempe police announced Tuesday that they are looking for a missing girl from the East Valley. On Feb. 1, 14-year-old Amyiah Rodriguez left McClintock High School in Tempe just before noon. Family and friends haven't heard from her since, and authorities are seeking the public's help in finding her.