Arizona Woman Mary Sims Chikis Turns 110
Mary Sims Chikis, a resident of Scottsdale, Arizona, USA, celebrated her 110th birthday on 14 August, according to 12 News. Mary Sims Chikis was born in North Dakota on 14 August 1915. She was one of nine children. She grew up helping on her family’s large working farm, milking cows by the age of ten and assisting...
Washington Fire forces evacuations in central Arizona
GILA COUNTY, AZ (AZFamily) — People in an area just north of Payson are being told to evacuate due to the Washington Fire. The wildfire broke out on Wednesday afternoon one mile northwest of Washington Park in the Payson Ranger District. Tonto National Forest officials said Thursday that overnight...
Harkins Theatres hosts “Date Night @ The Movies” with sweet deals for two
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Harkins Theatres invites movie lovers to celebrate “Date Night @ The Movies” on Friday, August 22, with a one-night-only special offer. Guests can enjoy two-for-one pricing on any size popcorn and drinks, making it the perfect evening to share with someone special. *Offer excludes Big Party...
Is it time to bid a frond farewell to Phoenix’s palm trees? This LA...
When you think of the landscape of Phoenix, you might think first of cactuses, mountains and probably palm trees. The spindly fronds are not native to the Sonoran desert, but they have become a signature part of our region’s flora — a symbol of the resort-town paradise the Valley has billed itself as for generations....
Arizona AG warns mobile home park residents to watch utility bills closely
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes is seeing an uptick in complaints from people who claim they’re being overcharged for basic utilities. In some cases, she warns that those charges could be illegal. Mobile homes in Arizona make up about 5% of the state’s housing. For...
Phoenix Horror: Father and Girlfriend Charged with First-Degree Murder in ‘Torture’ Death of 10-Year-Old...
The tragic death of 10-year-old Rebekah Baptiste has left a community in mourning and seeking answers after the girl was found in severe distress in a remote part of Apache County on July 27. According to FOX 10 Phoenix, Rebekah was unresponsive when she was discovered, and she was taken to Phoenix Children's...
Arrests made in major Scottsdale drug dealing bust
Two people are accused of drug dealing after a months-long investigation by Scottsdale Police, and investigators say they believe one of them is a major cocaine and club drug supplier in the Scottsdale area. FOX 10's Lindsey Ragas reports.
Phoenix nonprofit opening a new home for Arizona women re-entering society after leaving prison
A Phoenix nonprofit is opening a new home for women who are re-entering society after being in prison. It’s called MOM’s House, and it will officially open next month following a $100,000 renovation. Daren Strunk is chief operating officer with St. Joseph the Worker, which owns and operates...
Chandler spending $350,000 to fix pigeon problem in downtown area
CHANDLER, Ariz. — The Chandler City Council has approved a $350,000 contract to reduce the presence of pigeons in the city's downtown region. On Thursday, the city's leaders approved a one-year contract for The Pigeon Guy to provide cleaning and abatement services to discourage birds from nesting and perching in...
Safety protocols questioned after 7-year-old students leave Phoenix school unnoticed
PHOENIX — Two second-grade girls who walked off campus at Shaw Montessori in downtown Phoenix were found safe after a three-hour search that brought the community together in a powerful display of support. The students left campus around 3 p.m. Monday in triple-digit heat, prompting an extensive search effort...