Phoenix dries out this afternoon, breezes return late week
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — A few showers may linger across the foothills east of the Valley early this afternoon, while skies clear from west to east across most of the Valley. Highs will reach the upper 70s, followed by a cool night with lows in the upper 50s by Wednesday morning. Highs will return to the upper 70s Wednesday, with another morning in the upper 50s Thursday. Temperatures climb into the mid- to upper 80s Thursday and Friday. Friday will also be breezy, with Valley gusts possibly reachin
Arizona cities named among nation’s safest for new homeowners
For people shopping for a home in Arizona, safety is often part of the calculation before the moving truck ever arrives.
Major road closed after deadly pedestrian crash in Peoria
PEORIA, AZ (AZFamily) — Authorities are investigating a crash that left a pedestrian dead early Tuesday morning. Around 1:30 a.m., first responders were called to reports of the crash near 75th Avenue and Shangri La Road, just north of Peoria Avenue. Officers arrived to find a man dead on...
Every restaurant opening in the West Valley’s new version of the Churchill
More than a year after breaking ground in downtown Peoria, The Jefferson House is nearly ready to open its doors. Now we know who will set up inside. The long-anticipated West Valley version of The Churchill, a downtown Phoenix eating and shopping hub erected from shipping containers, was announced in April 2024. It will feature six places to grab food, drinks and other treats. The space will also welcome The Nile Theatre and several stores, according to an announcement shared with Phoenix New T
Columbia Bank shifts executives to Arizona as CEO blames Washington tax hikes
Columbia Banking System is moving most executive roles to Arizona, with CEO Clint Stein blaming Washington tax increases that he says will add $8 million to the bank’s annual costs. Stein has permanently relocated from Auburn to Arizona, and several other executives have moved from Tacoma to the Scottsdale...
Scottsdale man’s attorney disputes account of shooting that injured salesman
SCOTTSDALE, AZ (AZFamily) — The attorney for the Scottsdale man who police said shot a door-to-door salesman in the back said his client was defending himself. In a statement sent to Arizona’s Family, Jefferson M. Simmons said his client, Patrick McBride, asked Juan Hoffman, 21, to leave his gated community on 86th Place, near Pima Road and Stage Coach Pass on Sept. 13.
Phoenix acrobat’s stolen BMW recovered with hot dog costume inside
PHOENIX - A Phoenix professional circus artist recovered her stolen car Monday using its tracking app, but some of her valuable performance equipment remains missing. Tessa Gurley said she was working out in her apartment gym over the weekend when she noticed a man behaving strangely. About an hour later, she realized her keys were missing and went to check on her vehicle.
Why Arizona is now a hotspot for data center construction
The Phoenix area is experiencing a data center construction boom, transforming vacant lots and former farmland to meet digital demand in Arizona and beyond.
Kenny Dillingham Makes Bold Statement Ahead of Arizona State’s Texas Tech Showdown
Kenny Dillingham and the Arizona State Sun Devils are in a fascinating spot. The Sun Devils are now 3-2 (1-1 Big 12) heading into week seven of the season against #10 Texas Tech. Read more below on what Arizona State’s leader had to say about the impending matchup via a...
Arizona breweries win big at the 2026 Great American Beer Festival
Arizona beer makers won big at the Great American Beer Festival awards on Sunday in Denver. Seven Arizona brewers took home eight medals, making it one of the state’s best showings in the history of the awards, which are among the most coveted in the craft beverage world. In...

















