Big weather change ahead as storms, cooldown on the way to Arizona
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — A big change in the weather is expected this weekend, with showers and thunderstorms possible in the Phoenix area, stronger winds Sunday and a sharp drop in temperatures. Friday will stay hot and dry, with a high near 103 degrees. Temperatures are forecast to fall into...
Taiwan’s Gudeng Fires Up First U.S. Plant in Glendale, Eyes 35 New Jobs
A 12,000-square-foot manufacturing plant in Glendale switched on this week as Taiwan-based Gudeng Precision Industrial launched its first U.S. facility, a $5 million investment expected to support more than 30 jobs machining components for the aerospace and semiconductor industries. The plant, operating under the name Gudeng Aerospace, sits at 5260 W. Phelps Road and marks the company's first foray into American manufacturing, with production bases in Taiwan, China and South Korea.
Everything To Know Ahead of Arizona State’s Home Opener on Friday
ASU Sun Devils forward Ryan Alexander (53) celebrates his goal against the Augustana Vikings at Mullett Arena in Tempe on Jan. 19, 2024. | © Joe Rondone/The Republic / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn ImagesArizona State hockey finally hit the ice a weekend ago and was able to earn a split against Independent Lindenwood on the road. A strong start in game one with a 5-0 shutout by Samuel Urban turned sour in game two, with a 9-6 defeat to the Lions. They turn their attention back home, where Holy Cro
Freeway closures across Phoenix area could cause weekend delays
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Drivers could see delays on Phoenix-area freeways this weekend as the Arizona Department of Transportation continues improvement projects across the region. Loop 101 (Agua Fria Freeway) Eastbound Loop 101 will be closed between 75th and 51st avenues from 10 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday for...
Arizona home burglaries linked to social media posts during vacations
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. - Vacation photos can share more than a snapshot of a getaway. They can also signal when a home is empty, giving burglars potential clues about when to strike. The warning comes as Scottsdale police investigate an alleged Valley-wide burglary spree involving a suspect accused of using social...
SAFE Alert issued for missing 85-year-old last seen in Glendale
Peoria police are asking for help finding an 85-year-old man who was last seen driving in Glendale on Wednesday afternoon. A SAFE Alert has been issued for Zbiegniew “Jerry” Bielicki, who has a medical condition that may cause him to become lost or easily confused. Bielicki was last...
Arizona State among 9 universities targeted in new federal visa fraud investigation
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — A new federal task force is investigating Arizona State University and eight other elite universities, accusing them of visa fraud that officials say undermines American graduate students and researchers. Vice President JD Vance and U.S. Department of Labor Inspector General Anthony D’Esposito announced the investigation Thursday...
Glendale educator prepares to retire as school celebrates 40 years
As her school celebrates four decades this week, Susan Schmitt is reflecting on the students and colleagues who have shaped her career — while preparing to leave the classroom at the end of the school year.
Phoenix-area restaurants cited for improperly stored utensils, bare-hand ice handling
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Every week, Arizona’s Family looks up restaurants recently inspected by Maricopa County’s Environmental Services Department. Restaurants with some of the highest numbers of “risk factors,” considered major health code violations by inspectors, are selected for our Dirty Dining Report. For more details on the restaurant inspection scoring system, visit Maricopa County’s website.
Man Smashes Into Arizona Tech Company, Leaves With Armfuls of Empty Apple Boxes By...
A man smashed through the window of a Tempe, Arizona, tech company in the middle of the night and began hauling what looked like boxes of expensive Apple computers through the opening. The security footage ... Read more

















