Paralyzed dog up for adoption in Queen Creek walks again after being shot
QUEEN CREEK, AZ (AZFamily) — An Arizona dog up for adoption is getting a second chance at life after being shot and paralyzed. Best Friends Animal Society says Darling Debbie, a 4-year-old kelpie mix formerly known as Lil Debbie, was brought to Holbrook Animal Care and Control. Staff fitted...
New ASU master’s degree in war and strategy prepares future military leaders
ASU has been selected by the Department of Defense to lead the Strategic Thinkers Program, offering a master’s degree in war and strategy. The curriculum features AI war-scenario recreations and field visits to historic battlefields to study the consequences of military decisions. Graduates will be assigned to key strategic...
Southeast Valley industrial sector, including Mesa, remains strong
The East Valley continues to play a central role in the Phoenix area’s industrial market as vacancy declines and demand remains strong heading into 2026, according to a new report from Colliers. Much of that activity is concentrated in the Southeast Valley, where large-scale development over the past several...
Chandler Center for the Arts Auctioning Theater Seats
Chandler Center for the Arts (CCA) is auctioning the current folding theater seats that occupy its three theaters. The CCA will be undergoing renovations starting in June, which will include new theater seating. The seats up for auction are fixed-position theater seats in four different sizes. All seating is in...
Weekend warm-up on tap for Phoenix with changes on the way
A weak ridge of high pressure will heat things up this weekend. Paul Horton has your First Alert forecast.
Man, woman in critical condition after crash in Maryvale
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Two people are in critical condition after a multi-vehicle crash Friday night in Maryvale, a west Phoenix neighborhood, fire officials said. It happened around 8:45 p.m. in the area of 64th Avenue and Thomas Road. When firefighters arrived, they found three people who needed help. A...
These 3 Arizona restaurants named best brunches raised our eyebrows
OpenTable recently published a list of the top brunch restaurants in the U.S., and three Arizona spots made the cut. The three restaurants were Cafe Monarch in Scottsdale and Rusconi's American Kitchen and théa Mediterranean Rooftop in Phoenix. Cafe Monarch offers a weekly Sunday brunch featuring omelettes with wild mushrooms, comte cheese and potato; steak and eggs frites; and orange pancakes. The restaurant is...
After a hiker’s tragic death on Camelback, his sister hopes lessons from it will...
PHOENIX — A single decision on a familiar trail changed one Arizona family forever. Now, 15 years later, a Phoenix woman is working to make sure no one else makes the same mistake. Chelsea McHale still remembers what it was like growing up with her older brother, Clint. “We...
Ex-cop sentenced for abusing women on duty
Former Phoenix police officer Michael Martinez will serve prison time followed by 10 years of probation for sexual abuse.
Families of missing Arizona girls renew hope after decades-old cold case break
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Family members of Arizona girls who disappeared decades ago are sharing their stories after a recent break in a cold case renewed their hope for answers. Last month, an Arizona woman who went missing more than 30 years ago when she was a teenager was found...
