Firefighters respond to hazmat situation at West Valley water treatment plant
Firefighters responded to a hazardous material call at a West Valley water treatment plant on Monday morning, authorities said. A chlorine leak was identified at the 91st Avenue Wastewater Treatment Plant in Tolleson about 8 a.m., according to the Phoenix Fire Department. The leak was inside a building that houses...
WATCH: Phoenix rescue dog waiting for home saves life of other pup in need
For months, a 7-year-old Pit Bull terrier remained at the Arizona Humane Society searching for a home. Then a medical emergency gave him an opportunity no one could have predicted.
Suspect died from self-inflicted gunshot wound during encounter with Chandler police in Tempe
The man who died during an encounter with Chandler police in Tempe last week took his own life, authorities announced Monday. Officers shot at 40-year-old Christoffer Vink after seeing him pull out a gun on Friday night, but the Maricopa County Medical Examiner’s Office determined that his death was the result of a sel
Mystery solved: Here’s what’s replacing Scottsdale’s historic Taco Bell
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — For more than a year, the future of one of Arizona's most recognizable fast-food buildings has been a mystery. After serving customers for more than 60 years, the historic Taco Bell at Hayden and McDowell roads in Scottsdale closed in April 2025, leaving fans wondering what would become of one of th
New Traffic Signals Activation in Surprise
The City will activate six new traffic signals across Surprise over the next three weeks. Traffic signals at the intersections below will activate in the early morning hours on the following dates (pending no weather delays). Monday, July 20:. Waddell Road and 157th Avenue. Waddell Road and Legacy Parc Boulevard.
A Category 3 dust storm swallowed metro Phoenix and grounded flights
Flights at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport ground to a halt after a wall of dust rolled across the metro area, dropping visibility to near zero and forcing the National Weather Service to issue both a Dust Storm Warning and an Airport Weather Warning for the region. The event registered as a Category 3 on the
3-year-old dies a month after being found in Phoenix apartment pool
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — A 3-year-old boy has died about a month after he was spotted floating in a central Phoenix apartment complex pool, Phoenix police confirmed Monday. The victim’s name has not been released. The Maricopa County Office of the Medical Examiner ruled drowning the cause of death, police said.
Musical Instrument Museum Unveils August Event Schedule
Summer is still going strong at the Musical Instrument Museum (MIM) and our upcoming events in August offer the best opportunities to beat the heat and connect with friends and family over music. MIM is hosting a dynamic lineup of events to share with your audience, ranging from electronic music to the cultural music o
Late-Night 59th Ave Crash Kills Pedestrian in West Phoenix
A man died late Monday after a car struck him on 59th Avenue near Encanto Boulevard in Phoenix, police said. The collision happened at about 10:57 p.m., and first responders took the pedestrian to a hospital, where he was later pronounced dead. Investigators from the Phoenix Police Department's Vehicular Crimes Unit st
MOST ACCURATE FORECAST: Scattered storm chances this week across Arizona
PHOENIX — Scattered storm chances will stick around across Arizona as we start the week. A Flood Watch is in effect today for southeastern Arizona. Heavy rain in that part of the state may lead to flash flooding, especially near burn scars and low-lying crossings. Never drive through flooded roadways.

















