Hundreds of trees planted at Cesar Chavez Park to create Phoenix's first 'cool corridor'
The City of Phoenix's Office of Heat Response and Mitigation, along with the nonprofit American Forests, planted 259 trees along Baseline Road at Cesar Chavez Park in Laveen.
Arizona SRP worker praised for rescuing 2 dogs stuck in Laveen canal
Ruben Cecena was about to clear debris from a grate near 27th Avenue and Elliot Road on April 7 when he discovered two large dogs stuck in the rushing water, officials said.
Family hears the heartbeat of a lost loved one as they meet the woman her heart was donated to
A teen was given a chance at a normal childhood and a man was able to get off dialysis after 7 years when Briana Rodriguez died in an ATV accident almost a decade ago. Just a month before her death, she signed up to be an organ donor. "Such a giving act in her last days."
Laveen residents express frustration as homeless problem escalates in the area
As Laveen's population grows, the Phoenix suburb is also dealing with a homeless problem that continues to grow, and that has left area residents frustrated.
Burglary suspect in Laveen arrested for aggravated assault on a police officer
Phoenix police say the incident happened near 51st Avenue and Baseline when a witness reportedly saw 27-year-old Matthew Bia break into a building in the area.
Trash along Loop 202 South Mountain Freeway highlights growing litter problem in Arizona
Trash along highways and throughout Arizona is apparently a growing issue since the COVID-19 pandemic started, transportation officials say.
Small plane loses power, lands upside down in Laveen neighborhood
Authorities say a small plane had to make a crash landing after losing power over the unincorporated community of Laveen near 35th Avenue and Carver.
Laveen community gathers to remember school principal who died following crash
A community in Laveen gathered on Nov. 3 to remember a school principal who died following a crash a week ago.
Laveen high school making changes following crash that seriously injured teen student
The incident happened on Aug. 3, and the victim, identified as Christopher Lucero, has underwent four surgeries. Now, school officials are making some changes to the pick-up and drop-off routines.
PD: Teen seriously injured after being hit by car in Laveen
"Officers learned the teen entered the roadway, not in a crosswalk, and was struck by a vehicle traveling north on 59th Avenue," police said in a statement.
Laveen man accused of attempting to sexually assault woman in Tempe
Officers say 24-year-old Trevon Warner followed the woman as she walked out of a Circle K near Elliot and Hardy in September 2020.
Phoenix officers, high schoolers connect in football tournament at Cesar Chavez High School
Cesar Chavez High School students played in front of officers from the Phoenix Police Department during a 7-on-7 football tournament on June 16.
6 injured, including pregnant woman, in Laveen rollover crash
Four people, including a pregnant 25-year-old woman, have been critically injured in a crash in southwest Phoenix near 43rd Avenue and Baseline.
Virtual baby shower turns into porch pirate nightmare for Laveen family
A Laveen family was getting ready to celebrate their baby's birth, but now, they are dealing with the aftermath of a porch pirate burglary.
MCSO: Investigation underway following suspicious device incident in Laveen
Broadway Road had to be closed from 35th Avenue to 43rd Avenue due to what officials with MCSO say was a suspicious device investigation involving a possible explosive device.
Loop-202 at Southern Avenue reopens after serious crash
Southbound lanes on Loop-202 in Laveen were closed due to a serious crash on Sunday, Jan. 10, says the Arizona Department of Transportation. They've since been reopened.
Laveen neighborhood deals with pigeon problem in a unique way
The pigeon problem is so bad in one Phoenix neighborhood that hawks have been brought in to help.