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...
Monsoon storm leaves wake of damage across Phoenix area
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Monsoon storms brought much-needed rain to the Valley on Thursday evening, but left a mangled mess and some customers without power. Phoenix Sky Harbor got measurable rain for the first time since July 2! The airport has gotten 0.04″ so far. For the 2025 monsoon, Sky Harbor has received 0.20″ of...
Man dies after being found ‘with obvious signs of trauma’: Phoenix PD
PHOENIX - A man is dead after he was found injured late Thursday night in Phoenix. According to police, officers on Aug. 21 responded to reports of a shooting near 7th Street and Buckeye Road just before 11 p.m. Once at the scene, officers found a man "with obvious signs...
‘Weapon of mass destruction’: Valley families remember loved ones lost to fentanyl overdose
PHOENIX — National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day is dedicated to raising awareness of the country's deadliest illicit drug. “I’ve probably said I’m so very sorry for your loss maybe about 5,000 times in the last year," Beth Joly, the founder of Arizona Families Fighting Illicit Drugs, said.
Phoenix honors 104-year-old vet, the last surviving member of ‘Six Triple Eight’
At 104 years old, Major Fannie Griffin-McClendon is living history. She's the last surviving member of the legendary “Six Triple Eight."
How much rain did the Phoenix area get last night?
PHOENIX — The Valley is drying up after a strong monsoon storm moved through Thursday night. Storms mainly impacted the East Valley, but cities in the center of the Phoenix Metro also got some rain. FORECAST: Is more rain on the way for Phoenix?. We looked at data from...