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Until mid-August, 2025 was looking like a year in which the Phoenix Police Department might finally turn things around. After police killed four people in the first two months of the year — including one who was hit in the heart by a “less-lethal” weapon — there were no fatal police shootings for six months.

A dramatic video shared from Tempe shows the moment when straight-line winds tore through a backyard as a microburst pummeled the Arizona city early this week.

Social-media users were terrified by the intensity of the storm, with one saying it was the "scariest experience of my life."

TEMPE, Ariz — A fast-moving microburst left days’ worth of cleanup across the city of Tempe. Now, on day three of recovery, homeowners are weighing the costs of making repairs themselves or hiring a company to do it for them. “Thank God I bought a brand-new chainsaw three...

The Phoenix Zoo was one of the areas in East Phoenix and Tempe that was severely affected by the microburst storm on Monday, Oct. 13. Because of such severe damage, the zoo is calling for donations

PHOENIX (AZFamily) — With many children on fall break and temperatures staying cool, Valley parks are expected to see heavy crowds throughout the week. However, families should prepare for an unwelcome companion during outdoor activities: mosquitoes. Health experts recommend taking preventive measures before heading...

PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Medical professionals are urging Valley residents to avoid swimming or playing in standing water that has accumulated after recent heavy rainfall. They are warning that contaminated floodwater poses serious health risks. Despite the tempting sight of swimming or kayaking in temporary lakes and...

PHOENIX — After a week of historic rainfall across the Valley, mushrooms are popping up in parks, lawns, and even along sidewalks. They are a brief burst of life, experts say, that is a natural response to the moisture and cooler temperatures. “We’re seeing them now because, as you...

Many Arizonans are reporting widespread problems with receiving their unemployment benefits following the state's launch of a new online system, "Cactus." Claimants are facing long waits, some for over two months, and are unable to reach help via phone or in person to resolve their payment issues. The Arizona...

This driver’s need for speed landed him in serious trouble with Tempe police and could cost him his freedom and a massive fine