Firefighters gain control of brush fire at bottom of the Salt River
LAVEEN, AZ (AZFamily) — Firefighters have gained control of a brush fire near the Salt River that sent a pillar of smoke over part of Phoenix. Around 6:30 a.m., crews responded to reports of a brush fire in the area of 51st Avenue and Broadway Road in Laveen. Arizona’s...
Phoenix speed cameras capture more than 130,000 speeding events in about 2 months
If you recently sped in front of one of the city of Phoenix’s 17 photo safety cameras, you may be among the thousands of drivers who received a traffic citation. The city of Phoenix says these cameras, which are placed along various roadways have helped capture roughly 132,000 speeding events from March 25 to May 31.
Family mourns hiker who died in 40-foot fall on South Mountain
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — A hiker fell 40 feet to his death on South Mountain in the middle of the day Friday. Investigators are still trying to figure out what went wrong, but they say there’s no sign of foul play. Family members of the victim tell us his...
FedEx shutters Phoenix facility, lays off 101 workers as part of network overhaul
FedEx is laying off 101 workers and shuttering operations at a Phoenix facility as part of a major company-wide shift to streamline its shipment processes. The delivery services company filed a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification, or WARN letter, with Arizona’s Department of Economic Security on June 2 for it
You’d Never Expect The Incredible Food Coming Out Of This Humble Arizona Roadside Eatery
Tucked along East Indian School Road in Phoenix, Arizona, The Stand Arcadia Burger Shoppe looks like just another roadside stop — but one bite will change your mind completely. This no-frills drive-thru spot has earned a loyal following by serving up fresh, never-frozen burgers made from locally sourced ingredients.
Body pulled from community lake in Avondale
AVONDALE, AZ (AZFamily) — Authorities are investigating after a man’s body was found in a community lake in Avondale. While details remain limited, police responded to the area of Crimson Lane and Rosewood Avenue, near Indian School and 107th Avenue. First responders arrived and recovered the body of...
Since 1958, This Iconic Arizona Ice Cream Shop Has Been Serving Smiles One Scoop...
Tucked along North Scottsdale Road in the heart of Old Town Scottsdale, Sugar Bowl has been scooping up joy since 1958. With its bubbly pink walls, retro booths, and classic soda fountain charm, this beloved ice cream parlor feels like a sweet trip back in time. Families have been passing...
Body found in Avondale lake, police investigating
AVONDALE, Ariz. - A man's body was found in an Avondale lake on Saturday afternoon. Avondale Police responded to reports of a dead person in the lake near Crimson Lane and Rosewood Avenue at around 1:30 p.m. on June 6. The man, who was only identified as an adult in...
4 young men shot after alleged argument leads to shootout in Phoenix
PHOENIX - Four people were hospitalized with gunshot wounds after police said an argument escalated in front of a Phoenix nightclub. The shooting happened in a parking lot near North 27th Avenue and Bethany Home Road at around 1:30 a.m. on June 6 after the Department of Public Safety troopers reported hearing rapid gun
Phoenix Union Pulls a U-Turn, OKs 15 Campus Cops Across High Schools
The Phoenix Union High School District is bringing back police in a big way. The governing board voted Thursday to accept state funding that will put 15 full-time school resource officers on campuses next school year, more than tripling the number of dedicated officers currently in place and signaling a sharp shift fro
