Record Breaking Heat for the Southwest
A powerful heat wave continues to grip the Southwest, with dangerously high temperatures impacting much of Arizona, southeastern California, and parts of southern Nevada. This brought record heat for Father's Day, where numerous cities broke heat records across the region. Cities like Tucson, Phoenix, and Gila Bend...
Glendale firefighters free puppy who got head stuck in block fence
GLENDALE, AZ (AZFamily) — A puppy is now wagging her tail and running free after a “ruff” day, thanks to the help of a few Glendale firefighters. Last week, Glendale Fire’s Engine 156 B responded to an emergency to help a curious puppy that had gotten her head stuck in the hole of a block fence.
Fatal Multi-Vehicle Collision on I-10 Westbound in Phoenix Leads to Major Traffic Delays
A tragic event unfolded on the morning of Saturday in west Phoenix as a multi-vehicle collision resulted in at least one fatality, creating extensive backups along the westbound lanes of Interstate 10 near 43rd Avenue. According to ABC15, the crash occurred just before 7 a.m. and involved at least two vehicles, one...
Man Fatally Struck by Multiple Hit-and-Run Drivers at Phoenix Intersection, Police Seek Witnesses
A tragic event unfolded late into the evening of June 13th as a man, attempting to traverse the intersection at 18th Avenue and Indian School Road in Phoenix, was struck by multiple vehicles, according to FOX 10 Phoenix reports. The Phoenix Police responded to the distressing scene around 9:30 p.m., finding the man,...
Retired firefighter steps up to save hikers he runs into on trails
PHOENIX — John Zeto didn’t set out to be a hero after retiring from a decades-long career as a firefighter, but when the moment came, he was as ready to help as he was in the firehouse. Zeto is a retired firefighter who spent the better part of...
This Humble Cafe In Arizona Will Serve You The Best Cheesecake Of Your Life
Tucked away in historic downtown Glendale sits a culinary gem that doesn’t need flashy signs or social media stunts to draw crowds – Blue Corn Cafe & Bakery lets its heavenly cheesecake do all the talking. The unassuming brick building with its cheerful turquoise storefront and classic black-and-white...
Person infectious with measles traveled through Sky Harbor, health officials say
Maricopa County Department of Public Health says a person infectious with measles traveled through Phoenix Sky Harbor last week.
Speak Up: ‘No Kings’ North Glendale turnout reflects growing movement
Glendale's "No Kings" protest June 14 attracted about 400 people to all four corners of Happy Valley Road and 67th Avenue. Other than a few angry words exchanged and some drivers leaving exhaust fumes behind, response was positive at Happy Valley. Passers-by honked their horns. There was no counterprotest. Here's a...
Phoenix Tropical Smoothie Franchisee Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
An Arizona Tropical Smoothie Cafe franchisee filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection June 12. JND Tropics listed between one and 49 creditors in its bankruptcy filing. The Phoenix-based, multi-unit operator filed in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Arizona. Daniel and Nicolette Rudolph own at...
Nine members of family migrant smuggling ring based in New Mexico plead guilty
NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Nine of the 10 members who were part of a New Mexico-based crime ring that smuggled migrants pleaded guilty to federal charges, the Department of Justice announced Monday. The members were part of the so-called Lopez Crime Family and admitted to conspiring to bring, harbor, and transport groups of...