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5 area residents are tied to $140M in health care fraud
Four Gilbert residents and a Tempe man face different legal actions from state and federal authorities for their roles in various schemes that allegedly swindled over $140 million from Medicaid and Medicare. State and federal court records show that two of those residents allegedly colluded with others accused of fraud...
Circle the City expands downtown Phoenix family medical center
Circle the City's Family Health Center in downtown Phoenix on Thursday, July 18, 2024. Local nonprofit Circle the City sees thousands of patients every year who are facing homelessness, whose numbers in Maricopa County have risen more than 70% since 2017. Dr. Rebecca Moran sees patients at their downtown Family...
MCSO: 1 hospitalized, 1 arrested after shooting Fountain Hills
FOUNTAIN HILLS, Ariz. — One person has been taken into custody after a shooting in Fountain Hills that sent a man to the hospital, according to the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office. MCSO told 12News the shooting happened near Crystal Point Drive and Crystal Hills Drive, which is just south...
Live updates: Lightning and strong winds expected as storms continue to move across Valley; thousands without power
PHOENIX — Thunderstorms are moving across a large portion of Arizona on Sunday, from Northern Arizona to the southern Arizona/New Mexico border. Maricopa County is under a severe thunderstorm watch until 8 p.m. Blowing dust in the Valley caused a ground stop at Sky Harbor Airport earlier in the...
Woman seriously injured after being hit by suspected drunk driver in Phoenix
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — A woman is badly injured after being hit by a suspected drunk driver overnight in Phoenix. Phoenix police said officers responded to the crash around 11:45 p.m. on Sunday near 28th Avenue and McDowell Road. Officers found the woman on the ground with a vehicle stopped nearby.
10 tons of snow, ice bring heat relief to Phoenix Zoo
Here’s a phrase you don’t expect to hear this time of year: snow day. But that’s what the Phoenix Zoo recently celebrated. It’s not a typical sound or sight at the Phoenix Zoo. Four people feed 40 pound bags of ice into a machine that blows out 10 tons of snow.
Phoenix Mercury Star Drops Honest Review Of Caitlin Clark At WNBA All-Star Game
Phoenix Mercury star Natasha Cloud was in attendance at the WNBA All-Star game on July 20. Following Team WNBA's 117-109 victory over Team USA, Cloud shared her thoughts on Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark. "I just think we saw a young WNBA team that was ready to be able to prove themselves... ...
Power mostly restored across metro Phoenix morning after storms rolled through
PHOENIX — Power was largely restored around metro Phoenix on Monday morning after storms knocked out electricity for thousands of customers the night before. However, around 200 people went without power between 67th and 59th avenues as well as Cholla Street to Olive Avenue early Monday morning, according to the Salt River Project. SRP estimated the power to return around 7 a.m.
Harris campaign updates: Campaign vetting Sen. Mark Kelly as possible running mate
Corrections & Clarifications: An earlier version of this article incorrectly attributed a quote from U.S. Rep. Raúl Grijalva to U.S. Rep. Greg Stanton. President Joe Biden ended his bid for reelection Sunday and offered his "full support and endorsement" to Kamala Harris to be the Democratic Party nominee. The move puts the Democrats in uncharted territory...
Construction begins on Papago Golf House, will serve many public golf organizations
PHOENIX — Construction for the Papago Golf House is now underway, as the groundbreaking was announced by the project manager on Thursday. The 14,100-square-foot facility spearheaded by Wespac Construction, Inc. and designed by Douglas Fredrikson Architects is located adjacent to the Papago Golf Club clubhouse and pavilion on 5595 E. Karsten Way.
'Living my parents' American dream': Phoenix organizer pursues civic engagement for all
Nancy Herrera sits at her desk where two framed photos of her three sons and parents face her. A poster of Frida Kahlo smoking — one of several of the Mexican painter in her office — sits behind her. These faces mean something to her, symbolizing the strength...
Cubs' late comeback sinks Diamondbacks, spoils Brandon Pfaadt's strong outing
CHICAGO — This time last year, Diamondbacks right-hander Brandon Pfaadt had made six career starts in the majors. He owned a 9.82 ERA. He had been touted as a high-probability mid-rotation starter. He had looked nothing like one. It was almost exactly a year ago that Pfaadt’s turnaround in the majors began, one that continued on Sunday afternoon, when he turned in seven shutout innings and outdueled Chicago Cubs lefty Shota Imanaga at a picturesque Wrigley Field. ...
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