The heat lingers and so do the risks on Arizona roads
Even as Phoenix moves into fall, the Valley doesn’t get the seasonal reset most cities enjoy. The temperatures dip, but the effects of months of extreme heat linger — especially on Arizona roads. DEEPER DIVE: Here are Arizona’s Most Admired Companies of 2026. After a summer defined...
Pavement Preservation Program in Avondale
As part of the City of Avondale’s Fiscal Year 2027 Pavement Preservation Program, the Public Works Department, in partnership with ViaSun, will perform Slurry III maintenance treatments on several roadways throughout the city beginning Oct. 6. Work is scheduled from Oct. 6 through Nov. 8, with crews working from...
Suspect shot outside Rock Springs Café: Here’s what we know
Law enforcement officers were conducting a pre-planned criminal investigation Friday afternoon when a suspect was shot outside the popular Rock Springs Café. The Arizona State Gang Task Force was assisting the ATF during the operation, according to the Arizona Department of Public Safety. The suspect was taken to a hos
Birders at Phoenix Tres Rios Wetlands recently spotted a bird that is almost never...
In a quiet corner of southwest Phoenix, a rare visitor rested his wings. Earlier this month, birders marveled at a surprise appearance by a wood stork, a bird that is almost never seen in Arizona. Photos of the wading bird, with its white feathers, spindly legs and long, orange beak, made the rounds on social media.
Los Angeles Furniture Brand Expands into Arizona with Kierland Commons Debut
7th Avenue, the Los Angeles-based furniture brand known for its functionally designed modular sofas and contemporary aesthetics, announced the opening of a new 1,357-square-foot showroom at Kierland Commons in Scottsdale, Arizona, at 7030 E Greenway Pkwy, Unit 170. The appointment-first showroom welcomes customers star
Water leak temporarily closes Phoenix Police headquarters
PHOENIX - The Phoenix Police Department says a water leak has temporarily shut down its headquarters in downtown Phoenix. Police say a major water leak on Sept. 25 caused damage to multiple floors in the building, which is located on the corner of 1st Avenue and Adams Street. "The Public...
First Alert: Strong wind Friday morning (9/24)
Meteorologists Mark Nelsen and Payton Major discuss the strength and timing of southerly wind gusts Friday. Also, the latest on Hurricanes Polo and Nolo in the Pacific.
Phoenix plans master leasing program for people exiting homelessness
PHOENIX — City leaders are moving forward with a program to help provide long-term housing for dozens of people who otherwise would have a hard time getting an apartment after homelessness. Wednesday, Phoenix City Council voted to begin building private partnerships for the $5 million master leasing pilot program.
Watch a film about an unsolved 2004 killing at the Ahwatukee movie theater where...
In late November 2004, an armored car driver named Keith Palomares was shot and killed outside a movie theater in Ahwatukee. The suspect in the killing, Jason Derek Brown, was on the FBI’s Most Wanted List until 2022, but has eluded capture over all these years. A new documentary,...
The Valley is on pace for a dramatic spike in heat deaths
Maricopa County is on track for a major spike in heat deaths this year. Why it matters: We're set to erase much of the progress Valley municipalities made to reduce heat fatalities a year ago. The big picture: The rising death toll corresponds with increasing temperatures in the Valley and a growing homelessness crisis
