Extreme heat pushing Arizona’s saguaro cactus to its limit
Over the last five years, researchers have found that the death rate for saguaros in the Phoenix area jumped from 1% to 2% every year, and is now closer to 7%
TSMC boom spurs fast-tracked freeway project in north Phoenix
A long-anticipated freeway interchange in north Phoenix is officially moving forward, and leaders say growth tied to the Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company is one reason it’s finally getting built. The system interchange at Loop 303 and Interstate 17 will allow drivers to move directly between the two...
80-year-old man accused of killing his wife in Phoenix
Court paperwork reveals Donald Cunningham stabbed his wife multiple times in their apartment near 19th Ave. and Camelback Rd. He told investigators she stabbed him and then she killed herself.
Newborn likely alone several days, rescued from Phoenix apartment
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Phoenix Police released dramatic body camera footage of the rescue of a newborn. Police said that on May 14, neighbors called to request a welfare check because packages were piling up outside, and they reported not having seen the woman for several days. “Officers looked through...
Toddler drowns in Gilbert home’s backyard pool
GILBERT, Ariz. - The Gilbert Police Department is investigating a drowning incident involving a 2-year-old child. On June 25, officers were called to a home near McQueen Road and San Pedro Street, after a 9-1-1 call was placed shortly before 7:30 p.m. about a possible drowning. "Upon arrival, officers found...
Passenger rail linking Phoenix and Tucson moves one step closer to reality
ADOT's initial plan submission was approved for a potential passenger rail line linking Phoenix and Tucson.
The Chimichangas At This Restaurant In Arizona Are So Good, They’re Worth A Road...
You haven’t truly experienced Phoenix until you’ve joined the line of hungry devotees at a nondescript white building where culinary magic happens daily. The Original Carolina’s Mexican Food isn’t trying to impress you with its exterior—it’s saving all that energy for what’s happening in the kitchen.
The Enormous Thrift Store In Arizona That’s Almost Too Good To Be True
In the sweltering heat of Mesa, Arizona, where bargain hunters might typically hallucinate mirages of deals, there exists a very real oasis of second-hand treasures that will make your wallet sing with joy. Welcome to Deseret Industries Thrift Store & Donation Center. You know how some people say “one person’s...
Gilbert Public Schools in Arizona Introduces K-8 Cell Phone Ban to Enhance Classroom Focus
In Arizona, Gilbert Public Schools (GPS) is laying down new rules to tackle the persistent issue of cell phone distractions in classrooms. Following a decision by the district's Governing Board on Tuesday, students in grades K-8 will be subjected to a strict cell phone ban during school hours. This includes usage...
Firefighters honor colleague by showing up at his daughter’s first recital: ‘More than a...
In a post shared by @phoenixfiredepartment on Instagram, the daughter of fallen firefighter Adam Cauthron performed in her final dance recital of the year, with a powerful show of support standing just outside. Cauthron, a Phoenix firefighter, passed away in September 2024. When his daughter’s recital came around...
