Uptown Plaza adds new tenants to Phoenix’s most iconic corner
Following a milestone 70th anniversary year, Uptown Plaza, the historic mid-century modern landmark at the intersection of Central Avenue and Camelback Road, has expanded its retail and dining roster with the addition of two exciting new tenants that are now open: Let’s Toast and Road Runner Sports. DEEPER DIVE:...
Tim McGraw, Lynryd Skynyrd and Miranda Lambert among star-studded Hondo Rodeo Fest lineup
PHOENIX — Tim McGraw, Miranda Lambert, Lynryd Skynyrd and a few other big names in country music are headed to Chase Field this fall!. Hondo Rodeo Fest is returning to Chase Field November 13-15, 2026. The event is an invite-only rodeo with nightly concerts and a street festival with...
Arizona advocate pushes for law after mother kills kids amid marital separation
Prior to a mom killing her two kids before herself at a Phoenix home, police said she shot a woman who was with her husband in a parking lot, and texted him about her plans to harm the children. Family members said the couple was heading toward a separation. A...
No call too small: Trooper rescues lost duckling on Mesa highway
MESA, AZ (AZFamily) — A call about a family of ducks crossing a busy Mesa highway turned into an unexpected rescue mission, complete with a high-speed chase. On the evening of Friday, May 22, the Arizona Department of Public Safety received a call from a concerned citizen about a mother duck and her ducklings attemptin
Arizona City man recovers from stroke with no brain damage after daughter acts fast
ARIZONA CITY, AZ (AZFamily) — An Arizona City man made a remarkable recovery from a stroke that doctors say is incredibly rare. Denzil Lee Johnson suffered a stroke on his daughter’s birthday. His daughter immediately called 911, and now he is back on his feet with no lasting issues.
2 Valley doughnut shops named among best in U.S.
Old-fashioned or raised. Sprinkles or glazed. A tradition for a lazy Sunday or to cheer up an office meeting. Doughnut shops offer that and more to customers in search of a decadent, delightful treat. Now, there’s a new list trumpeting the best in the U.S. Two Valley shops and a...
What you need to know about ‘fake invitation’ phishing scams
Joe Ducey from the Better Business Bureau explains what you need to know about "fake invitation" phishing scams.
State OKs $1.3M in safety grants for Gilbert Public Schools
The Arizona Board of Education last week approved $1.3 million for school resources officers at 10 Gilbert Public School campuses, and only $97,500 for a counselor in Higley Unified. The money is part of $82 million in grants awarded to districts across the state through the School Safety Program (SSP),...
Sunny skies across Arizona ahead of storm chances & summer heat
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Phoenix will be sunny on Tuesday with a high near 97 and an overnight low around 73 degrees. Across the rest of the state, expect mostly sunny skies as a weak weather system slides east. A 30% chance of showers lingers early Tuesday over the Navajo Nation — including Window Rock, Canyon de Chelly a
Armed robbery trial continues for man accused of murdering Mercedes Vega
PHOENIX — A trial connected to the brutal murder of a 22-year-old woman continues Tuesday morning in Phoenix. Cudjoe Young is accused of robbing Mercedes Vega at gunpoint in 2020, years before being charged for her death. Court resumes Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. at the Maricopa County Superior Court....

















