Phoenix Wushu Nationals brings 2,000 athletes to downtown convention center
More than 2,000 athletes compete in Phoenix Wushu Nationals, featuring martial arts, lion dance trials and international teams.
Phoenix ‘Carry the Load’ walk honors fallen military members for Memorial Day
PHOENIX - Shoes laced up and flags in hand, dozens of people met in downtown Phoenix on Sunday to honor those who have made the ultimate sacrifice. Local ambassador Sean Bulmann said the event provides a tangible way for the community to show support. "Look around, you'll see some people...
Phoenix Aquatic Club Founder & Head Coach Don Wagner Retires
This marks the end of an illustrious career spanning almost five decades for Wagner, who coached everyone from age group swimmers to Olympic gold medalists. Archive photo via Don Wagner. Don Wagner, the founder and head coach of Phoenix Aquatic Club in New York, has announced his retirement from coaching.
Pokémon card theft: Suspect sought in $7,000 Tempe card shop burglary
An international trend of Pokémon card thefts has reached Tempe, targeting a local business and resulting in thousands of dollars in stolen merchandise and property damage. The suspect broke into Bussin or Bustin' using a sledgehammer, stealing over $7,000 worth of merchandise and causing more than $10,000 in damage to
Drone helps Peoria police locate stolen vehicle, detain 6 suspects
The Peoria Police Department announced on Thursday a new drone played a vital role in locating a stolen vehicle and detaining six suspects in just minutes. Using a “Flock Drone” and its real-time crime center, which opened in March 2025, Peoria police found the vehicle in about two minutes and were able to respond quic
Oldest Pearl Harbor survivor is keeping memory of the surprise bombing alive at 106
Freeman Johnson recalls tragic day and shares his memories of serving with the Navy during World War II and his life after the war.
SAFE Alert issued for missing 89-year-old man last seen in Phoenix
Authorities issued a SAFE Alert on Sunday for a missing 89-year-old man last seen in Phoenix. Sebunyenyeri Munyangeri was last seen near the area of 43rd Avenue and Thomas Road around 1 p.m., according to the Arizona Department of Public Safety. Munyangeri is 5-foot-6 and weighs 140 pounds, has black...
Longhorns didn’t even need a consistent strike zone to beat the Sun Devils
The Texas softball team easily could have complained about the officiating in Game 3 of their Super Regional, but the Longhorns didn't need to.
Arizona could feel impacts if Southern California chemical tank explodes, expert warns
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Officials in Garden Grove, California, said a chemical plant is “literally on the edge of exploding” as firefighters work to cool a tank filled with about 7,000 gallons of methyl methacrylate, a toxic chemical used in making plastics. Garden Grove is about 350 miles west of Phoenix and roughly 250
3 Arizona students participate in national spelling bee
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Three Arizona eighth graders are headed to a national spelling bee to test their skills this week. The 2026 Scripps National Spelling Bee, now in its 101st year, begins Tuesday with preliminary rounds. Quarterfinals and semifinals are set for Wednesday, followed by the finals on Thursday.

















