MPS teacher attends conference on the Revolution
Mesa Public Schools teacher Juanita Hernandez was a Teacher Scholarship recipient at the 13th annual Premier Conference on the American Revolution in Virginia. The conference drew over 150 Revolutionary War enthusiasts, historians and history professors. Bruce and Lynne Venter of Virginia produce the conference through their tour and conference company,...
5 golden retrievers found wandering around Chandler
CHANDLER, Ariz. — The Chandler Fire Department is seeking help in locating the home of five golden retrievers recently found wandering around the city. On Friday morning, a concerned resident found the pack of dogs near Alma School and Ray roads and brought them to a local fire station. Videos and photos posted by the fire department show the excited dogs happy to be around...
ASU’s Dillingham Made Right Call With Dramatic Quarterback Change
The Sun Devils are moving beyond drama that came about in 2025 - and are better off due to it.
Family identifies ‘John Doe’ who was hospitalized for months in Phoenix
PHOENIX — Family has now named a man who spent months at a Valley hospital, unidentified, after photos were released to the public. They identified him as Fernando Hernandez Martinez, 20. Since January, he has been recovering at a Phoenix hospital without any loved ones by his side. That's now changed.
Why This HIDDEN GEM Serves Most AUTHENTIC Pizza in Gilbert, Arizona
Open Tue-Thu 10:30 AM - 9:00 PM | Sat-Sun 10:30 AM - 10:30 PM. Locals in Gilbert, Arizona, talk about Sal’s Gilbert Pizza the way you talk about your favorite cozy spot, easy, fond, a little bit obsessed. They love the New York–style slices, the hearty Sicilian squares, and...
3 dead, 4 hospitalized after passenger van with 12 occupants crashes in Arizona
PHOENIX – A passenger van crashed in southeastern Arizona on Thursday night, leaving three people dead and four hospitalized, authorities said. The van was carrying 12 people when it crashed just after 9:05 p.m. on southbound US 191 in Pearce, about 85 miles east of Tucson in Cochise County, according to the Arizona Department of Public Safety.
Chandler woman honored for helping homeless women veterans
Major Jas Booth's nonprofit, "Final Salute Inc.," has provided housing to more than 8,000 women veterans across 30 states, including Arizona.
Arena Gauntlet: Downtown Phoenix Block Ranked One of America’s Riskiest Roads
On game nights in downtown Phoenix, the few blocks between the arenas and the ballpark turn into a full-contact sport of their own. That stretch of streets, from roughly First Avenue to Seventh Street east to west and Jackson Avenue to Fillmore Street north to south, has now been ranked the fifth-riskiest public roadway in the United States. When the Suns, Diamondbacks...
Arizona fire departments face yearslong waits, soaring costs for new trucks
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Firefighters across the country are sounding the alarm about a crisis in obtaining new fire trucks and ambulances, with wait times stretching to several years and costs skyrocketing. Fire officials point to three companies that control the market, with some alleging anti-competitive behavior. Twelve cities, towns...
Pinal County mother questions school response after daughter reports on-campus assault
SAN TAN VALLEY, Ariz. — A Pinal County mother is raising concerns about how school officials handled her daughter’s report of an alleged assault on campus, questioning whether staff met their obligations as mandatory reporters. The incident happened on January 6 at Combs High School in San Tan...
