Charles Barkley blimp returns to Phoenix skies
Keep an eye on the sky for a rare migratory sighting: The 128-foot Charles Barkley blimp is back in Phoenix for the first time in two years. Why it matters: We've missed Soar Charles (also called: Charles Flightly, The Up Chuck, Air Chuck One and The Ugly Chuckling). Catch up...
Foil balloons knock out power to thousands in Chandler, Peoria
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Arizona Public Service (APS) is reminding everyone to keep their balloons tied down or weighted after Mylar balloons knocked out power to thousands of customers in the eastern and western parts of the Valley. Officials said Mylar balloons, which are metallic-looking balloons made of polyester...
Phoenix Police release names of 2 people killed in apparent murder-suicide
PHOENIX – Authorities on Monday released the names of the two people who died in an apparent murder-suicide in northwest Phoenix over the weekend. James Main, 63, is suspected of fatally shooting 66-year-old Jane Main on Saturday night before turning the gun on himself, according to the Phoenix Police Department.
Japanese grocery store opening 1st Arizona location. What to know
A specialty Japanese grocery store will open its first location outside of California in north Phoenix. In November 2026, Osaka Marketplace will move into the shopping plaza at the intersection of Union Hills Drive and Seventh Street and begin construction, said Julia Li, the plaza's property manager. Founded in the...
One person dead following vehicle crash in Arizona
ARIZONA — A woman was killed in a two-vehicle crash late Saturday night in Phoenix, according to authorities. The Arizona Department of Public Safety said troopers responded just before midnight on March 28 to a crash on northbound State Route 51 near Bell Road. Investigators reported that a woman’s...
March Monsoon-like Pattern Continues Today with hit and miss Showers and Thunderstorms
SYNOPSIS: Yesterday’s forecast went flawless here at Arizona Weather Force, with storms forming in the focus spot areas, and outflow winds hitting the Phoenix and Pinal metro zones during the early part of the night, within the Arizona Weather Force Dust Storm Warning (Reference A Below). Tuesday into Tuesday night...
This Arizona burger joint is so beloved it feels like part of the neighborhood
Tucked along North 16th Street in Phoenix, Arizona, Lucky Boy has been flipping burgers since 1951 — and locals absolutely love it. With a 4.6-star rating from over 1,500 reviews, this old-school counter-serve spot has earned a special place in the hearts of Phoenix residents. From fire-grilled burgers to...
Driving school owners call Phoenix speed cameras a ‘game changer’
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — The warning period is over in Phoenix: Drivers caught speeding on camera can now be ticketed. Officials installed speed cameras across Phoenix in February in response to what they described as a spike in serious and deadly crashes, all amid an officer shortage. The city gave...
Missing Indigenous woman found dead in Scottsdale canal
A woman whose body was recovered from a Scottsdale canal has been identified as someone who had been reported missing days earlier, according to a joint update from Scottsdale and Salt River police. Working with the Maricopa County Medical Examiner’s Office, investigators have made an initial identification of the...
📅 Free Talk: ‘The Boswell Connection’ on April 29
Learn about the fascinating history behind Sun City West at 'The Boswell Connection', part of the Friends of the Library Speaker Series. The talk will be held on April 29, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. in the RHJ Rec Center Lecture Hall.

















