Avondale

Michael Hanson, an Iraq war veteran from Goodyear, was arrested by Avondale Police last month at a west Valley Islamic center. According to court documents, Hanson made several threats towards Muslim people, including saying he would "bomb the place." Hanson pleaded guilty to communicating a terroristic threat. He will be sentenced later this month.

A motorcyclist on I-10 near Avondale was badly hurt after crashing into a semi-truck on April 1. DPS says the driver refused to pull over for a trooper.

A deadly three-vehicle crash has resulted in the closure of I-10's westbound lanes in the Avondale area on March 6.

FOX 10's Lindsey Ragas hears from those mourning the loss of an 11-year-boy who was struck and killed by a driver suspected of DUI on Feb. 17.

Photo radar cameras are in Avondale and police have a warning for anyone hitting the roads for some last minute holiday shopping.

Our friends at Avondale Toyota stopped by to tell us about their toy drive and car show taking place on Saturday, Dec. 21.

A fundraiser bolstered by the American Legion Post in Avondale helped a recreation program recover after thousands of dollars worth of items were stolen from a storage unit. FOX 10's Nicole Krasean has more.

A west Valley Christmas toy drive is hoping to brighten the holidays for hundreds of local kids, but there's a Grinch of sorts throwing a wrench in the plans. FOX 10's Nicole Krasean has the story.

Police say a grappler was used to stop a stolen vehicle on Interstate 10 at Avondale Boulevard. Two people inside the car were taken into custody.

Police are cracking down on crime in an unexpected place – the Agua Fria River bottom in the west Valley. The land is owned by Maricopa County Flood Control District, and crime down there is getting out of control. FOX 10's Nicole Krasean has the details.

FOX 10's Kenzie Beach catches up with voters at Avondale City Hall a few hours ahead of polls closing on Election Day.