VAI Resort developer takes control of Mattel Adventure Park; Tim Curry dies at 80...
From a theme park handover in the West Valley, to GLP-1 extreme heat warnings, and the death of an actor known for his "Rocky Horror Picture Show" role, here are your top stories for August 26, 2026, on fox10phoenix.com. 1. New details on status of West Valley theme park. 2....
Paper Bag Sandwich Co. packs a punch with a small menu
You can keep it simple while still keeping it delicious at a new central Phoenix sandwich shop. State of play: Paper Bag Sandwich Co. opened in June at 12th Street and Missouri Avenue, at The Frederick. The digs are unpretentious — a small restaurant with a short menu, drink cooler and no tables, just a long counter wi
Wittmann residents push for incorporation effort to preserve rural character
SURPRISE, AZ — A group of Wittmann residents is seeking to turn the unincorporated community into its own town, arguing that local control is the best way to preserve the area's rural character as development pressures continue to grow in the West Valley. The effort is being led by...
Man accused of secretly filming people inside bathrooms on ASU’s Tempe campus
TEMPE, AZ (AZFamily) — A man is accused of secretly filming people inside bathroom stalls at Arizona State University’s Tempe campus — an alleged habit he told investigators he’s carried out for several years. ASU police arrested Christopher Sutherland, 33, in connection to the alleged crime.
Weather pattern change headed to Arizona, bringing elevated storm chances
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Wednesday is a First Alert Weather Day with a forecast high of 115 degrees in Phoenix. That’s ten degrees above normal for late August in Phoenix and just two degrees shy of the daily record. An Extreme Heat Warning continues to be in effect for...
Tovrea Castle lit pink, purple to honor late country legend Dolly Parton
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — One of Phoenix’s most iconic landmarks is paying homage to the late country legend Dolly Parton. Tovrea Castle, perched atop a hill along the Loop 202, was illuminated pink and purple for Parton. The castle is one of Phoenix’s most recognizable icons, which drivers and residents can spot from miles
Phoenix market takes old-school approach to butcher shop experience
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Arcadia Meat Market is a whole-animal butcher shop in Phoenix bringing an old-school, personalized approach back to the neighborhood butcher experience. Owned by Phoenix native Nick Addante, Arcadia Meat Market specializes in responsibly raised proteins sourced from ranchers and farmers who care ab
Doctors issue GLP-1 warning during extreme Arizona heat
Doctors warn GLP-1 users that weight loss drugs like Ozempic suppress thirst signals, increasing severe dehydration and heat exhaustion risks. FOX 10's Andrew Christiansen learns more about the critical summer safety advice, as Phoenix breaks heat records.
Goodyear police arrest 92-year-old man for allegedly killing his wife
A Goodyear man has been arrested after police say he allegedly killed his wife after they were called to the home regarding a deceased person on Monday.
Top 10 hottest ZIP codes in Arizona so far in 2026
MovingPlace has released its new mid-year report, revealing America’s hottest ZIP codes of the first half of 2026 along with the 10 hottest ZIP codes in Arizona so far in 2026. The report first looked at the areas who saw the biggest ranking changes when compared to the previous year, and now looks at the locations wit
