Tempe Union launches broad effort to make schools safe
Tempe Union High School District is moving beyond defining school safety solely as a matter of locked doors, security officers and surveillance cameras. Instead, district officials are building what they describe as a “comprehensive school safety ecosystem” that integrates physical security, student mental health, campus culture, facilities and cybersecurity into a single, coordinated approach.
This blacklight mini golf course in Arizona is seriously fun
If you are looking for a one-of-a-kind indoor activity in Scottsdale, Arizona, Glow Putt Mini Golf is the place to be. Tucked inside a shopping center at 9160 E Shea Blvd, this blacklight mini golf course turns a classic game into a glowing, neon-lit adventure. Whether you are planning a...
Mesa college student arrested again at Wisconsin beagle research facility
PHOENIX — A Mesa college student is facing more criminal charges after authorities say they drove a vehicle through a gate at a Wisconsin dog breeding and research facility during a large protest. Investigators say Michelle Lunsky, a student from Mesa, drove a car through a gate at Ridglan...
City of Phoenix approves new rate hike for trash pickup
Phoenix residents are about to pay more for trash pickup, and the increases won’t stop this summer.
SAFE Alert issued for missing 17-year-old Mesa girl
PHOENIX – Authorities issued a SAFE Alert for a missing 17-year-old girl on Wednesday evening. Authorities said Aurelia Thibodeau was last seen Monday around 4 p.m. leaving the area of Adobe and Dixon streets in Mesa on foot. Thibodeau is described as a black female standing 5 feet 10...
Tempe homeless advocates, government disconnected on enforcement of city laws
Advocates for Tempe's homeless community have criticized how the city enforces certain laws, saying officials are making it harder to exist in the city as a homeless individual. The city denied those claims and pointed to investments in homeless outreach services. Austin Davis is the founder of AZ HUGS, a...
More wind on the way, rain chances this weekend in Arizona
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Look for less wind and slightly cooler temperatures today in the Valley. Morning temperatures in the 60s will warm to 87 degrees this afternoon, which is average for this time of year. Slight warming is expected on Friday, pushing Phoenix temperatures into the low 90s during...
This huge Arizona thrift store lets you fill an entire cart for just $30
Tucked along West Greenway Road in Phoenix, Arizona, The Salvation Army Thrift Outlet is one of the most talked-about bargain spots in the Valley. Shoppers are buzzing about a deal that sounds almost too good to be true: you can fill an entire cart for just $30. Whether you are...
You Haven’t Tried True Arizona Comfort Food Until You’ve Been Here
If you’re looking for the best comfort food in Arizona, then look no further than Tacos y Hotdogs Los Mayitos in Mesa and Phoenix. This family-owned business serves the very best Sonoran hot dogs in the state, and you’re going to love them. These hot dogs are made with love and perfection, and they’ll simply […]
A New 5,200-Square-Foot Dining Destination Is Opening in Scottsdale This May
Starfish Scottsdale to debut the expansion of Starfish Hospitality Group outside California, opening in McCormick Ranch.

















