Rebekah Baptiste’s former school demands change, responds to DCS’s timeline
Rebekah Baptiste's former school is speaking out once again, demanding change following the release of records by the state Department of Child Safety.
Arizona Humane Society offers free adoptions for big dogs, small critters this weekend
PHOENIX — The Arizona Humane Society (AHS) is offering free adoptions on big dogs and small critters this weekend. The adoption special is offered for dogs over 50 pounds and small critters, such as rabbits, guinea pigs and rodents. “Critters make a great first-time pet. … These fluffballs are...
Man accused of shooting Glendale mom at random: A three-time convicted felon who hasn’t...
GLENDALE, Ariz. — A 27-year-old Glendale mother was killed in what police describe as a random act of violence last week, and questions are now surfacing about why the man accused of shooting her was free in the first place. Glendale police say Yarely Hermosillo was sitting at a...
Average price of gas in Phoenix area has increased by nearly 20 cents
Gas prices are going up, but the increase seems to be isolated to the Phoenix area and it may be temporary. Julian Paredes with AAA Arizona says there are a multitude of factors that could be driving the prices up, though it’s not clear why Phoenix is hard hit.
Glendale-Based ‘iSold It on eBay’ and Individuals Indicted in Multi-Million-Dollar Retail Theft Ring in...
Arizona's fight against organized retail crime took a significant turn this week as Attorney General Kris Mayes announced a substantial indictment connected to a multi-year, multi-million-dollar retail theft ring, as reported by the Attorney General's Office. The grand jury brought charges against the online entity...
Safford Airport needs $655,000 to keep commercial flights to Phoenix in the air
SAFFORD — Safford Airport operations is asking for an additional $655,000 to keep commercial air service operating between Safford and Phoenix through June 2026. During Monday’s Safford City Council, Airport officials will give a presentation on why the additional funding is needed. In January, Safford contracted...
BNSF and CSX launch Phoenix to Atlanta service ‘aiming to convert OTR freight to...
Railroad giants BNSF and CSX announced new intermodal service products in an effort to compete with trucking for freight. On August 22, 2025, the BNSF and CSX announced the following new services: “These new, customer-focused service products will offer immediate value for customers by increasing flexibility and...
Phoenix metro dominates economic growth rankings for top 10 cities nationwide
Eight cities in metro Phoenix are among the top 10 municipalities nationwide with the strongest economic growth.
Ahwatukee hoarding tragedy sparks calls for change from neighbors
A hoarding situation that neighbors say escalated for years ended in the death of an Ahwatukee woman in late July or early August, leading to questions about what could have been done to save her.
9 Places Retirees Are Moving To—That Don’t Want Them There
Retirement migration is nothing new. For decades, older adults have flocked to sunny climates, affordable towns, and scenic communities. But in 2025, not every destination...