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In the early 1900s, ostrich farming was a booming and unusual industry in parts of the American Southwest. The birds were valuable for their feathers, which were used in fashionable hats and clothing, and large flocks were sometimes driven along roads much like cattle. But ostriches were not gentle barnyard curiosities

Tucked inside the Tonto National Forest just 45 minutes from Phoenix, Saguaro Lake stretches across 22 miles of stunning desert shoreline that feels like a hidden world. Towering saguaro cacti, rugged canyon walls, and sparkling blue water come together to create one of Arizona’s most jaw-dropping outdoor destinations.

TEMPE, AZ — Dozens of gentle giants filled the plaza of Friendship Village Healthcare Center in Tempe on Saturday to answer the wish of a Valley woman in hospice. Angie Pierce has been a long-time owner and fan of the massive breed. However, she said she can no longer have her own due to cancer.

PHOENIX (AZFamily) — High temperatures climbed to 99 degrees so far this afternoon, just above the seasonal average of 97. Tonight will remain mostly clear with overnight lows settling into the mid-70s. Sunday brings more of the same across the Valley, with highs in the 99-100 range. There is...

PHOENIX — A man was hospitalized after a shooting at a house party on Friday, the city's police department said. Around 10:30 p.m., officers were sent to a house party near 99th Avenue and Broadway Road for reports of a shooting. According to authorities, witnesses revealed that the party...

PHOENIX — Two people were taken to the hospital following a crash in Phoenix Saturday that has closed the eastbound lanes of Peoria Avenue. Officers were called to the area of 38th and Peoria avenues just before 4 p.m. for reports of a crash, according to the Phoenix Police Department.

A 21-year-old man was hospitalized with life-threatening injuries after a shooting at a west Phoenix house party on Friday night, authorities said. Officers were called to a home in the area of 103rd Avenue and Broadway Road around 10:30 p.m. for the shooting, according to the Phoenix Police Department. Witnesses...

TOLLESON, Ariz. - A shooting at a Tolleson house party left a 21-year-old with life-threatening injuries on Friday night. Phoenix Police responded to reports of a shooting at a house party near 101st Avenue and Weir Avenue at 10:30 p.m. on May 22. According to witnesses, two groups fired shots...

Cities Hit Back at Scorching Asphalt as Heat Traps Fuel Health Warnings and Costly Overhauls. Black asphalt blankets American cities. It absorbs the sun’s rays with ruthless efficiency. Surface temperatures climb past 150 degrees Fahrenheit on summer days. The stored heat radiates back into the air long after sunset. N

MESA, AZ (AZFamily) — A family is displaced after their roof collapsed during a house fire in Mesa Saturday, according to officials with the city’s fire department. The fire started outside of a home near Broadway Road and Val Vista Drive and then spread to the attic, officials said. One person is being treated for smo