Volunteers serve Christmas dinner to thousands at Phoenix Convention Center
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Hundreds of volunteers gave up their holiday at home Thursday to make Christmas brighter for folks in need at the Phoenix Convention Center. More than 2,000 people showed up at the Phoenix Convention Center for the Salvation Army’s annual Christmas event that included a hot turkey meal with all...
2 men try stealing from Chandler store to give sons Christmas gifts: court docs
CHANDLER, Ariz. - Two men were arrested on Christmas Eve after police said they tried shoplifting $2,000 worth of merchandise from SCHEELS Sporting Goods in Chandler. According to court documents, the men, identified as 30-year-old Michael Thompson and 30-year-old Joseph Gonzales, were spotted by loss prevention...
The mirage of ‘assured’ water in Arizona
OPINION - Seven states share one river, and nowhere is the risk of that arrangement clearer than in central Arizona. The Colorado River was never meant to support unlimited growth, yet the
Snow in downtown Phoenix? Yes, but only for 1 week.
PHOENIX — Phoenix may have had some record-high temperatures in December, but that won't stop snow from arriving in the city's downtown area. The Arizona Science Center's annual Snow Week launched on Dec. 26 with piles of real snow being transported in for visitors to enjoy. "We have brought...
Arizona Freeway Projects Set for 2026 Launch
Several large Arizona Department of Transportation projects are set to get underway along Phoenix-area freeways in 2026, including the first projects funded under Proposition 479 approved by Maricopa County voters in 2024. Substantial progress also will be made during the new year on two Proposition 400-funded...
1 dead after US-60 rollover crash: DPS
DPS officials say a crash along the US-60 in the Far East Valley has resulted in a death, as well as leaving two others injured.
Tracking end-of-year storm chances in Arizona
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Plan on a mild start to your Friday morning with temperatures in the 50s in Phoenix. We have a pretty pleasant day ahead with our highs reaching the low 70s later this afternoon. We will see cloud cover out there but should remain dry. A weak...
5 incredible Mexican restaurants in Arizona
Experience AZ magazine is Arizona’s go-to travel and adventure guide, showcasing the best places to eat, stay, shop, explore and experience across the state. Here are five. iconic and incredible Mexican restaurants, as featured in the latest issue of Experience AZ. Tortas de Fuego. Tortas de Fuego is a...
Termites are a problem in Arizona. A guide to treatment and prevention
Scorpions aren’t the only bug that bedevils people in the Valley. Arizona also is filled with termites. According to Brad Olsen, owner of Urban Desert Pest Control in north Phoenix, there are 20 to 40 termite colonies in every acre of land in the Grand Canyon State. And the folks at Bill’s Pest and Termite note that...
Overturned trailer spilled bricks onto I-10 in the far West Valley: ADOT
PHOENIX - A crash involving an overturned trailer has resulted in traffic disruptions along a portion of I-10 west in the Far West Valley. According to a spokesperson with the Arizona Department of Public Safety, the trailer overturned in the area of I-10 and Miller Road. "The trailer was loaded...

















