‘Maybe we’d be homeless’: Valley veteran drives ride-share at 80 to cover mounting medical...
SUN CITY, Ariz — An 80-year-old veteran in the Phoenix area is continuing to work as a ride-share driver, helping cover mounting medical expenses for himself and his wife as they both face serious health challenges. Richard Hoppin, a former Marine who served in Vietnam, spends five days a...
2 motorcyclists arrested on Loop 202
Two motorcyclists were arrested after allegedly driving more than 115 mph on a major Phoenix freeway last week, with one rider leading troopers on a short chase.
Everyone said the same thing about Geno Auriemma’s apology
UConn head coach Geno Auriemma issued an apology for his actions at the end of Friday’s Final Four game against South Carolina, but many noticed one thing was missing. Auriemma issued an apology on Saturday, one day after his heated postgame confrontation with South Carolina coach Dawn Staley following South...
Why Arizona homeowners are using roll-up window shutters to slash heating and cooling costs
I moved into my house in Gilbert in 2022. South-facing backyard, big windows in the living room, two more in the master bedroom that get direct afternoon sun from about 2 PM until the sun finally gives up for the day. Beautiful light. Brutal heat. My first summer electric bill...
Ling & Louie’s takes stand on opioid use disorder in workplace
In professional kitchens where speed is currency and pressure never lets up; struggles can hide in plain sight. Restaurant and hospitality workers consistently rank among the highest rates of substance use in the American workforce, a reality long acknowledged but rarely addressed with meaningful structure. Ling &...
Arizona cold cases solved with new technology, fresh investigations
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Cold case units in Arizona solved at least two major cases this week, bringing answers to families who waited years for closure. In 1994, 13-year-old Christina “Tina” Plante vanished from a small Arizona town without a trace. A newly formed cold case unit reopened the investigation, using modern...
Chandler High School student dies at hospital days after being hit by vehicle
PHOENIX — A Chandler High School student has died two days after he was hit by a vehicle near the school, authorities said. Chandler police and fire crews responded to the pedestrian crash near Arizona Avenue and Detroit Street just after noon on Thursday. The pedestrian was not using...
Person found dead in Phoenix canal
Phoenix Police are investigating after they pulled a body from a canal near 3rd Avenue and Indian School Road.
This Arizona Swap Meet Is A Treasure Hunt Of Bargains, Street Food, And Finds...
Tucked along East Baseline Road in Mesa, Arizona, the Mesa Market Place Swap Meet is one of the Valley of the Sun’s most exciting weekend destinations. With over 1,500 vendors spread across a massive outdoor marketplace, shoppers can find everything from handmade jewelry to lawn furniture — all in one place.
Hiker fighting for life after being stung by swarm of bees in north Phoenix
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — A hiker is in critical condition after being attacked by a swarm of bees on Lookout Mountain in north Phoenix Saturday morning. Around 10 a.m., first responders were called to the mountain after reports that multiple people had been stung, including a man in his 30s who was reportedly stung...
