Chandler Taps Local Businesses To Squeeze Every Drop Of Water
Chandler is quietly turning small upgrades and business partnerships into a surprisingly ambitious water-safety game plan as Colorado River deliveries keep shrinking. City officials say the strategy mixes bigger moves like expanded groundwater banking and recycled water with targeted incentives for local companies to cut usage. The goal is to protect Chandler’s long-term supply without suddenly slapping residents with harsh new restrictions...
5 Cars with the Toughest AC Systems In Phoenix vs. 5 with Failing Touchscreens
Phoenix is a city where heat is not just a seasonal inconvenience, it is a defining element of daily life. Temperatures regularly climb into extremes that test both human endurance and mechanical reliability. In such an environment, a car is more than transportation. It becomes a shelter, a controlled space where comfort depends heavily on how well critical systems perform under pressure. Among those...
SR 51, Loop 202 affected by construction this weekend
Portions of the Loop 202 San Tan Freeway and the SR 51 will be closed this weekend. Gina Maravilla has the traffic update and how to get around.
Old Town Scottsdale Parking Garage Takes Another Step Forward
A long-planned but highly controversial municipal parking garage planned at 1st Street and Brown Avenue in Old Town Scottsdale continues to move forward, despite some vocal opposition. Scottsdale City Council approved a $3.8M contract to allow Chasse Building Team to begin demolition on the site and to purchase supplies and...
Chandler firefighters help reunite owner with pack of loose golden retrievers
CHANDLER, AZ (AZFamily) — Authorities have found the owner of a pack of dogs discovered Friday morning in Chandler. The five golden retrievers were found near the intersection of Alma School and Ray roads. According to the Chandler Fire Department, a woman who saw the pups was concerned, picked them up and brought them to a nearby fire station.
Chandler police officers to be honored for saving girl during standoff
CHANDLER, AZ (AZFamily) — Two Chandler police officers are set to be recognized this weekend for risking their lives to save a 7-year-old girl during a domestic violence standoff in January. Officers Rupert Snedigar and Dallin Bacon responded to a domestic violence call where the child’s father was threatening...
ASU’s ‘The Beam’ launches first investigation on 3D weapons
A new investigation found the growth of 3D-printed weapons is an unexpected threat to schools and law enforcement. The investigation was led by The Beam, a brand new multimedia, accountability news initiative based at the Howard Center for Investigative Journalism and the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication.
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.
