Gilbert AZ

There’s something magical about a restaurant that makes people willingly navigate winding mountain roads just to sink their teeth into properly smoked meat. Rustler’s Rooste in Phoenix sits perched atop South Mountain like a carnivorous castle, drawing barbecue pilgrims from every corner of Arizona who’ve heard...

Phoenix, Ariz. – Triple-digit heat will grip Arizona on Labor Day, but storm chances Monday afternoon may cause travel disruptions across Phoenix. Drivers on I-10 and Loop 202 should prepare for sudden downpours and possible flash flooding if storms develop. According to the National Weather Service, Phoenix will...

Maricopa County has been the backdrop of a chilling incident that has led to a grand jury indictment for J. John Alderman. In a recent press release from the Maricopa County Attorney's Office, it was reported that Alderman is facing charges of first-degree murder and animal cruelty following a tragic shooting at a...

TEMPE, AZ (AZFamily) — A Chandler police officer was injured in a physical fight with a suspect in Tempe late Saturday night. Police say the Chandler officer was working a detail in Tempe when he stopped a motorcycle around 11:15 p.m. near Apache Boulevard and Rural Road. Chandler Police said the rider fled the...

Labor Day weekend is off to a sizzling start in the Valley and plenty of Arizonans are finding ways to cool off. At the Salt River, hundreds of tubers kicked off the holiday weekend by floating through the desert oasis, despite triple-digit heat that could climb as high as 110° this weekend.

Summer dust storms, like the one that hit the Valley this week, can be impressive to observe. However, haboobs pose health dangers, particularly to the unhoused population. Dr. Frank LoVecchio serves in the emergency room of Valleywise Health in Phoenix. “Unfortunately, there are many people who are homeless and...

It’s one thing to be flashed by one of the 14 new photo-enforcement devices that have been in operation around Tempe since June. It’s another to throw a hissy fit and go back and steal a couple of signs that warn drivers that the camera is ahead. That...

PHOENIX — If operating an off-highway vehicle (OHV) is going to be part of your Labor Day weekend plans, the Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD) urges enthusiasts to put safety first and avoid unnecessary risks. “We see many people out enjoying Arizona’s roads and trails over long holiday...

MESA, AZ (AZFamily) — A woman in the East Valley started Sunday morning with a celebration of her 107th birthday!. The Summit at Sunland Springs assisted living home in Mesa hosted the party for resident Vivian Bickford. Staff says at her age, Bickford is still a firecracker with a...

Longtime Arizona broadcast journalist Frank Camacho died on Friday at the age of 75. He was also one of the first Mexican-American TV anchors in Phoenix. The Camacho family posted the news on Facebook. In a statement, they described the 75-year-old as a “familiar and trusted face in television news.”...