Firefighters battle commercial building fire in west Phoenix
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Firefighters battled a large commercial fire in west Phoenix, deploying several crews to put out the flames. Around noon Tuesday, a Phoenix Fire Department engine crew noticed large plumes of smoke coming from the area of 35th Avenue and Indian School Road, according to Phoenix Fire Department Cpt.
Man arrested in connection with package thefts in Mesa and Gilbert: PD
MESA, Ariz. - Mesa Police say they have arrested a 28-year-old man in connection with a series of package thefts that happened in the East Valley since March. According to a statement released on June 16, investigators believe Luan Nguyen is the suspect in more than 15 package theft incidents from front porches in Mesa
Roger Daltrey adds new show, announces special guest for solo tour
Roger Daltrey has added a new show to his upcoming A Great Night Out solo tour. The Who frontman will now bring the tour to Shelbyville, Delaware, on Oct. 3, with a ticket presale starting Wednesday at 10 a.m. local time. Tickets go on sale to the general public Friday at 10 a.m. local time.
America’s Fastest-Growing Cities Are Becoming the Hardest Places to Afford Living
There is a quiet contradiction unfolding across the United States. The same cities winning the...
Police: 2 charged after search warrant executed during Greenwood drug investigation
The Greenwood Police Department reports charging two people after executing a search warrant during an investigation into the illegal distribution and sale of controlled substances.
Driver suspected of DUI after pedestrian killed in Phoenix
A pedestrian is dead and a driver was processed for DUI after an early-morning collision on Tuesday, according to the Phoenix Police Department. Officers responded to reports of a fatal collision in the area of McDowell Road and 55th Avenue around 2:20 a.m. The driver stayed at the site but...
Phoenix sued again over parks ordinance restricting homeless aid
Editor’s note: This story has been updated with a statement from the city of Phoenix. Phoenix is now facing a second lawsuit over its controversial new parks ordinance, which cracks down on groups that feed and provide medical treatment to homeless people in city parks. On Monday, two nonprofits...
Scottsdale restaurant owners fire back in dispute over Liquor Pig
As the staff of an Old Town Scottsdale restaurant works to create a fresh start, its founders continue their battle in Maricopa County Superior Court. Liquor Pig opened in March 2025 on Fourth Avenue and Winfield Scott Plaza, touted as a long-anticipated project from hospitality veteran Scott Casey and chef Steven “Cho
South Mountain Search Ends in Tragedy as Missing Hiker’s Body Found
A search for a missing hiker on South Mountain ended in tragedy Tuesday, as rescue crews recovered a body on the popular Phoenix range, city officials said. Phoenix Fire Department technical-rescue teams worked their way through steep, rocky terrain to reach and remove the individual from the mountainside. Authorities
Colorado River states have plans to survive a future with less water. But it...
Across the Southwest, there’s a plan to survive a drier future. But it will come at a steep cost. Water managers in states that use the Colorado River say they have plans to make water systems more efficient as supplies shrink due to drought and climate change. A new list of potential water infrastructure projects show
