Arizona lawmakers propose indoor temperature protections for renters
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Arizona renters could soon get new protections when struggling with broken air conditioning in summer heat or heating failures during winter cold snaps. On Thursday, state Sen. Lauren Kuby and Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes introduced Senate Bill 1608 that they say would protect vulnerable...
What are those towers on Tempe Town Lake?
Location: East Rio Salado Parkway and Vista Del Lago Drive in north Tempe. Description: The first phase of a $1.8 billion mixed-use project and luxury apartment complex on Tempe Town Lake is nearing completion. Shorehaven, part of the South Pier at Tempe Town Lake project, sits on a 3.3-acre lot and will have 1.3...
Real reason pool cleaners escorted to Nancy Guthrie home as FBI investigates disappearance
Nancy Guthrie, 84-year-old mother of TODAY host Savannah Guthrie, was last seen January 31, and authorities believe she was taken from her Tucson home.
Paradise Valley Unified fires superintendent after 10 months on the job
The Paradise Valley Unified School District board voted unanimously on Tuesday to fire Dr. Todd Cummings for "untruth, incompetence, unprofessional conduct." Amy Cutler reports.
Sister says accused killer was ‘ticking time bomb’ before he reportedly attacked parents, killing...
PHOENIX — The sister of a Valley man accused of killing his 91-year-old stepfather and brutally attacking his 81-year-old mother said she hopes he is put to death or spends the rest of his life in prison. “I would just love to see him never see the light of...
Sky Harbor Airport offering touchless precheck for travelers
If you have TSA precheck, there's a new way to get through airport security at Sky Harbor Airport. Susan Campbell explains how touchless precheck works.
Dutch Bros Looks to Add 181 Locales in 2026
Coming off yet another year of strong growth, Dutch Bros Inc. (Tempe, Ariz.) plans to continue expanding its physical footprint with 181 new locales in 2026. Executives from the drive-through coffee chain made that disclosure in their conference call with stock analysts to discuss its year-end 2025 results, which saw...
An Arizona Restaurant Most People Overlook Is Raising The Bar On Southwest Wings
Growing up, I spent countless hours exploring the local dining scene, and Arizona has a way of surprising me with its hidden gems. One of my favorite discoveries is a restaurant that’s quietly raising the bar for Southwest-style wings, with flavors so bold and exciting that they’ll leave you craving for more.
Chandler Fire says there’s power in a teddy bear
Never underestimate the power of a teddy bear. That was the message delivered by the Chandler Crisis Response Team to Valley Bloom members, who donate specially designed bears to the team each year for children in crisis. “A 7-year-old girl was almost catatonic when we got there,” said Josh Saunders,...
Maricopa County prosecutors move to revoke release conditions for Preston Lord murder suspect
PHOENIX — The Maricopa County Attorney’s Office has taken action to revoke the release conditions of Talyn Vigil, one of six defendants charged with the murder of Preston Lord, a 16-year-old who was fatally beaten at a Halloween Party in Queen Creek in 2023. Lord died in a...

















