Scattered showers, thunderstorms expected to hit metro Phoenix
Scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected to move into the Valley on Saturday afternoon and stick around through Sunday, weather officials said. The National Weather Service for Phoenix noted the best chances for rain will be tonight through Sunday morning, when there is also a possibility for strong to severe storms.
Wall of dust, rain moving through Valley to kick off weekend weather activity
A wall of dust began making its way through the Valley on Saturday afternoon with rain and storms following it, weather officials said. The National Weather Service for Phoenix said the dust wall was moving east and northeast and was created near Gila Bend by a cluster of storms around 11:50 a.m.
Dust storm, rain hit Phoenix area as Tropical Storm Rachel nears Baja California
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — A large dust storm and rain moved through the Valley Saturday afternoon as Tropical Storm Rachel, churning in the Pacific Ocean, prepares to make landfall along the coast of Baja California. Shortly after 1 p.m., the National Weather Service issued a dust storm warning for the...
Valley prepares for weekend storms amid Oktoberfest festivities
From Oktoberfest to ASU football, the Valley is preparing for weekend storms. Here's what homeowners and drivers should know before the rain arrives.
A rare Arizona meadow protects the Valley’s water supply
LITTLE GREEN VALLEY, Ariz. — When most people picture Arizona, they imagine towering saguaros, rocky mountains and miles of desert. But about 100 miles northeast of Phoenix, tucked away in the Tonto National Forest near Payson, there's a landscape that looks almost out of place. A lush, green meadow,...
Man accused of killing wife in Tempe scheduled for change-of-plea hearing
TEMPE, AZ (AZFamily) — A man accused of killing his wife is scheduled for a change-of-plea hearing Nov. 16. Christopher Hoopes is accused in the 2022 shooting death of his wife, Colleen Hoopes. The docket does not confirm that Christopher Hoopes has reached a plea agreement or indicate what...
Scottsdale Farmers Market finds new home
One of the surest signs that another challenging summer is over: the return of the Scottsdale Farmers Market. The popular, Saturdays-only fair takes a break in the summer heat. Now, it’s back. But if you’re looking for it at its longtime home at the First and Brown “Parking Corral,”...
Arizona officials question Turf Paradise’s readiness for racing
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — With weeks to go before the start of Arizona’s horse racing season, industry leaders say basic operational positions at Turf Paradise remain unfilled. “Number one, there’s no general manager. Number two, there is no track vet. Number three, there is no track super — the maintenance of the track supervisor. As of yesterday, there was no concessionaire,” said Leroy Gessmann, executive director of the Arizona Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association.
Scottsdale businessman sues Meta, wins in court over flagged Facebook pages
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — A Scottsdale man who built a business helping content creators make money on Facebook took Meta, the parent company of Facebook, to small claims court after he says his clients’ accounts were repeatedly and inappropriately flagged. Building a business on Facebook growth. De’Leioun Jackson studied...
Wrongful death lawsuit filed by family of man mistakenly killed by Phoenix police
The family of a man who Phoenix police mistakenly shot and killed in January recently filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the officer and the city. The lawsuit, which demands a jury trial, follows a $25 million notice of claim filed the month after Christian Diaz was killed. Court records...

















