Flash flood warning issued for Phoenix area
A flash flood warning was issued by the National Weather Service in Phoenix at 3:49 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 3. This warning applies to Gila and Maricopa counties. The National Weather Service warns: "Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Flooding is occurring...
Parents and students protest Kyrene school closures as board determines district’s fate
TEMPE, Ariz. — Concerned parents in the Kyrene School District protested outside of Tuesday's governing board meeting to express their concerns about proposed school closures. Last week, the district's Long-Range Planning Committee announced its recommendation to close nine schools in the district: four schools west...
Westgate revs up for Hot Rod Nights
Westgate Entertainment District is gearing up for the next series of Hot Rod Nights, featuring classic cars from the 1980s and older. Marketing Manager Alexandra McNeil said the event is sure to be both energetic and nostalgic. “Westgate is more than a place to dine and shop, it’s where the...
Arizona Lottery announces several Phoenix-area winners
PHOENIX (AZFamily) ― Several people scattered through the Phoenix area won large sums of money from the Powerball on Labor Day weekend. The two luckiest winners in the state Monday won $150,000 with a Powerball Plus Power Play. They both bought their tickets in the West Valley. One winner...
Glendale firefighters help students, families prepare for new school year
GLENDALE, AZ (AZFamily) — It’s Something Good when first responders step in to help families prepare for the new school year and lessen the financial stress that can come with it. Glendale Firefighters Charities donated their time and energy to a back-to-school drive, helping the Salvation Army prepare...
16-year-old boy arrested after deadly shooting near 7th Street and Buckeye Road
PHOENIX — A 16-year-old boy has been taken into custody in connection with a deadly shooting near downtown Phoenix last month. Phoenix police said Wednesday that a juvenile was taken into custody after a shooting that took place near 7th Street and Buckeye Road shortly before 11 p.m. on Aug. 21, 2025.
This downtown Phoenix ‘gem of a bar’ is closing. How to make one last...
Quartz, the award-winning dual cocktail destination in downtown Phoenix, has announced it will close after nearly two and a half years in business. The bars, the main lounge Quartz and the aptly named hidden counterpart The Cave, mine inspiration from the natural world. Quartz was founded by Instrumental Hospitality,...
Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs Signs HB 2704 at Chase Field
The deal was a long time coming for the Diamondbacks
Rack Room Shoes giving shoppers a chance to win a $500 gift card at...
PHOENIX — A new shoe store has opened in Goodyear and shoppers at Saturday’s official grand opening have a shot at winning a big prize. The grand opening event for the new 8,000-square-foot Rack Room Shoes store will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Canyon Trails Towne Center, which is on the northeast corner of...
Video: Phoenix Officer Shoots Man Armed with Hatchet, Knife & Chisel
A Phoenix police officer fatally shot a man armed with a hatchet, knife, and chisel. Police deployed less-lethal weapons, but the man continued to advance on officers while brandishing two of the edged weapons. The Phoenix Police Department released a critical incident briefing video, which shows the events from...