People Drive From All Over Arizona To Hunt For Deals At This Gigantic Flea...
The sun rises over Phoenix, illuminating a sprawling 40-acre kingdom where treasure hunters converge with the determination of gold rush prospectors, except their quarry isn’t precious metals—it’s unbeatable deals. Phoenix Park ‘n Swap stands as Arizona’s bargain-hunting mecca, drawing weekend warriors from Flagstaff...
Phoenix kicks off August by breaking daily heat record
PHOENIX — A daily heat record that was set 14 years ago in Phoenix was broken on Saturday. The thermometer at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, which the National Weather Service (NWS) uses for the city’s official records, reached 114 degrees. The previous record for Aug. 2 was...
Zebra, camels, peacocks among 50+ neglected animals rescued in Rio Verde Foothills
RIO VERDE FOOTHILLS, AZ (AZFamily) — Over 50 animals have been rescued from deplorable conditions thanks to the help of the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office Animal Crimes unit and Animal Safe Haven (MASH) crew. On Saturday, authorities seized over 50 animals, including horses, camels, peacocks, rams, goats, sheep,...
The Gigantic Thrift Store In Arizona That Bargain Hunters Say Is Better Than Costco
Arizona’s desert landscape hides an oasis that has nothing to do with water and everything to do with incredible deals. The White Dove Thrift Shoppe in Phoenix stands as a monument to the art of the bargain—a place where seasoned treasure hunters whisper that the thrill of discovery rivals even the wholesale...
First Alert Weather Day for extreme heat in parts of Arizona
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Another First Alert weather day is expected, with highs around 113 degrees, 7 degrees above our average for this time of year. An Extreme Heat Warning is in effect for Phoenix and parts of central and southern Arizona through Saturday evening. Unfortunately, the heat isn’t going to let up anytime...
Teen-led nonprofit teaches kids the skills to save a life
It’s a harrowing fact, but a fact nonetheless: over 350,000 people undergo cardiac arrest outside of a hospital annually, and of those, over 60 percent die before reaching a hospital. Another fact: last year, over 60 people died due to water-related incidents in Arizona. It’s these kinds of statistics...
Jeni’s Splendid Ice Cream Opening New Site at SanTan Village
Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams, a nationally recognized artisanal ice cream brand known for its creative flavors and high-quality ingredients, is set to open a new location in Gilbert at 2224 E. Williams Field Road, Suite #106. The company’s newest location is set to move into the former home of...
Teenage brothers accused of Valley drive-by shootings
PHOENIX - Two teenage brothers accused of committing multiple drive-by shootings in the Valley will be tried as adults, the Maricopa County Attorney's Office said. John Barron, 17, and 15-year-old Andrew Barron have been indicted in connection to the shootings, which happened in the early-morning hours of June 12 and...
3 people airlifted off White Tank Mountains
Susan Campbell spoke with Timothy Crowley, who says EV tax credit confusion on his Tesla nearly cost him thousands of dollars. Cudjoe Young and Sencere Hayes, both charged with the murder of Mercedes Vega, pleaded not guilty in court on Friday morning. Northern Arizona couple arrested in death of 10-year-old...
Plans Revealed for Massive Arizona Data Center Industrial Park
Arizona land developer Vermaland unveiled plans for a $33 billion data center industrial park that would become the largest such development in the United States. The 3,300-acre complex on land between Phoenix and Tucson would support up to 3 gigawatts of power capacity. Vermaland’s project incorporates a hybrid...