Casey Torres

6 days ago | azfamily.com | Casey Torres

GLENDALE, AZ (AZFamily) — High School seniors face tough decisions about what road they’ll take after graduation. On Thursday night, 400 students from Valley high schools were honored at the 2025 Military Induction Ceremony at Desert Diamond Arena. “It’s important that each of you know that your community supports you and your family. We appreciate you and your sacrifice,” said Glendale Mayor Jerry Weiers.

1 week ago | azfamily.com | Casey Torres

PHOENIX (AZFamily)—The clock is now ticking for an Arizona federal judge to rule on a controversial land swap that could happen as early as mid-June. Native tribes argue that transferring land in the Tonto National Forest to a multinational mining company will damage their sacred bond with the land. “So many things are happening under our feet. And they will say, ‘Well, we told you. You did nothing’,” said an Apache Tribe leader.

1 week ago | azfamily.com | Casey Torres

GLENDALE, AZ (AZFamily) — More than a hundred people gathered outside the El Camaron Gigante Tuesday night for a vigil in honor of 21-year-old Milo Suniga. Suniga is one of three men police said were killed in a mass shooting at a concert outside the restaurant Sunday night. Near a memorial for Suniga, loved ones and people from the Lowrider community embraced each other. His friends described him as loyal and someone who would do anything to help another person in need.

1 week ago | kold.com | Casey Torres

GILBERT, AZ (AZFamily)— School drop-off in Gilbert looked different Monday morning for many high school students. Before going to class, the students at Mesquite, Highland and Desert Ridge had to walk through weapon detectors. It’s the latest way the Gilbert Public Schools district officials are upping security. Just last month, Gilbert Police said a student at Mesquite was arrested for having a stolen gun on campus. Students like Rochelle Goldman’s daughter were there that day.

1 week ago | azfamily.com | Casey Torres

GILBERT, AZ (AZFamily)— School drop-off in Gilbert looked different Monday morning for many high school students. Before going to class, the students at Mesquite, Highland and Desert Ridge had to walk through weapon detectors. It’s the latest way the Gilbert Public Schools district officials are upping security. Just last month, Gilbert Police said a student at Mesquite was arrested for having a stolen gun on campus. Students like Rochelle Goldman’s daughter were there that day.