Fire breaks out at Phoenix care home, 40 people evacuated
PHOENIX - Dozens of people were evacuated when a fire broke out early Tuesday morning at a care facility in Phoenix. The Phoenix Fire Department says crews on Jan. 13 responded to a single-story care home near 24th Street and Southern Avenue for reports of a fire at around 5:30 a.m.
Owners on the hook for damage to cars Glendale neighbor allegedly shot at
GLENDALE, AZ (AZFamily) — A Glendale man whose car was damaged by gunfire will not see his neighbor face criminal charges after police determined the shooting was in self-defense. Michael Ibarra said he is disappointed with the outcome after his neighbor allegedly shot at cars in their neighborhood days...
2 people found dead in fire at Peoria senior living community
PEORIA, AZ (AZFamily) — Firefighters made a disturbing discovery while battling a fire at a Peoria senior living community Monday night. Fire crews said they found a man and a woman dead during the fire at the Olive Ridge Senior Living apartment community at Olive Avenue and 103rd Avenue.
This Arizona Drive-In Burger Joint Is So Beloved, Generations Keep Coming Back
The first smell I ever associated with Tempe wasn’t desert rain or the citrus blossoms on the ASU campus. It was the scent of grilled onions and searing beef, wafting through the cracked window of my dad’s station wagon. We were on a mission, and the destination was...
Hobbs proposes $3.50 nightly short-term rental fee to fund Arizona affordability
Gov. Katie Hobbs proposed a new $3.50 nightly fee on short-term rentals like Airbnb and Vrbo to bankroll the Arizona Affordability Fund, an initiative aimed at helping struggling residents pay utility bills and lower housing costs. The plan launched with an initial $20 million investment, drawing mixed reactions from...
Crash leaves motorcyclist seriously hurt in Peoria
PEORIA, AZ (AZFamily) — A motorcyclist is seriously hurt after colliding with a car in the West Valley on Saturday night. Shortly after 10 p.m., officers were dispatched to the crash near 91st Avenue and Peoria Avenue, according to the Peoria Police Department. When first responders arrived, they found...
Bicyclist hospitalized after crash near major Glendale intersection
GLENDALE, AZ (AZFamily) — A man is fighting for his life after being hit by a car near a major Glendale intersection Sunday. Just after 4 p.m., Glendale police responded to a crash near 59th Avenue and Union Hills Drive. Police say the bicyclist, a man in his 60s,...
Cement mixer crash shuts down Valley freeway; brothers involved in deadly stabbing l Morning...
From a crash involving a cement mixer that shut down a Valley freeway to a deadly stabbing investigation in Phoenix, here's a look at some of your top headlines for the morning of January 12. 1. Cement mixer crash. 2. Deadly stabbing in Phoenix. What we know:. One person is...
Aldi announces national expansion plan that includes 10 new Valley stores in 2026
PHOENIX – Discount grocer Aldi plans to open dozens of new stores in metro Phoenix over the next five years as part of an aggressive U.S. expansion. The supermarket chain, which originated in Germany, announced plans Monday to open 180 stores across 31 states in 2026, its 50th anniversary of U.S. operations.
Deputies release bodycam of cockfighting bust west of Phoenix
Maricopa County Sheriff's Office said three arrests were made in connecting with the ring in Tonopah. Micaela Marshall reports.

















