Profiles in Courage: When Mayors Choose Constituents Over Corporate Pressure
Sometimes the measure of leadership isn’t found in what you approve, but in what you have the courage to oppose. The contrast between Chandler Mayor Kevin Hartke’s decisive rejection of an unpopular AI data center and Scottsdale Mayor Lisa Borowsky’s handling of the unpopular Axon development reveals two...
Record LEGO Donation Brings Smiles to Phoenix Children
Canyon State Electric (CSE) donated 625 LEGO sets yesterday to Phoenix Children’s as a result of its annual LEGO Drive. The drive concluded its fifth year, setting a record for the highest number of sets collected in its history. The LEGO Drive began in 2021 after the passing of...
Gilbert Town Council Proposes Water and Waste Rate Increases Amid Infrastructure Woes
On Tuesday, Gilbert Town Council unanimously passed a Notice of Intent signaling potential increases in water, solid waste, and recycling fees for both residential and commercial customers. This step addresses the financial demands of refurbishing the aging infrastructure and maintaining a reliable water supply...
Lucas Miles to Newsmax: AmFest Honors Charlie, While Looking Ahead
Lucas Miles to Newsmax: AmFest Honors Charlie, While Looking Ahead
Chances of rain in store for Christmas week in Phoenix-area
Chances of rain begin starting on Christmas Eve across the Valley as a low-pressure system moves in from the West Coast. Paul Horton has our latest forecast.
Firefighters battle two first-alarm fires in north Phoenix
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Firefighters had a busy day to start the weekend after extinguishing two first-alarm fires in north Phoenix on Saturday. Around 6 a.m., Phoenix firefighters first received reports of smoke and flames coming out of a building near 15th Avenue and Deer Valley Road. The response was upgraded to a...
All clear given after reports of active shooter on Luke Air Force Base
Officials gave the all clear and lifted a shelter-in-place after reports of an active shooter on Luke Air Force Base. Micaela Marshall has the latest update.
Motorcyclist dead, driver hospitalized after crash in West Valley
PHOENIX — A motorcyclist is dead and another driver is in the hospital after a crash in the West Valley on Saturday morning, authorities said. According to the Surprise Police Department, the collision was between a motorcycle and SUV and occurred before 11:28 a.m. It closed westbound Bell Road...
Dog Arrives At Arizona Shelter In Heartbreaking Condition But Refuses To Give Up
A dog’s life revolves around the person they trust most, returning constant loyalty and love without hesitation. The dogs who truly thrive are the ones tucked into safe homes, surrounded by people who care for them deeply. Sadly, that kind of life is becoming rare. Too many dogs are...
Take a look inside the new and improved Durant’s
“We just wanted to keep Durant’s, Durant’s,” says Jeff Mastro, sitting tucked into a classic, tufted red leather booth with his arms folded on a white tablecloth topped with sparkling wine glasses. For many longtime fans of the iconic Central Avenue steakhouse, that will be music to...

















