Consumers using AI to negotiate prices and save money
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — More consumers are using artificial intelligence (AI) to save money when negotiating prices. People are using AI to level the playing field when it comes to negotiating rent, salaries, car prices and subscription fees. Andres Lares, managing partner of the Shapiro Negotiations Institute, said AI is...
Small business EXPO in Mesa focuses on obtaining federally funded contracts
Small businesses and those owned by those from socially and economically disadvantaged groups can learn how to compete for state transportation contracts that receive federal funding at a May 12
Pickup truck crashes into central Phoenix residence; driver hospitalized
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — A driver is in the hospital after police say he crashed into a Phoenix residence early Wednesday morning. First responders were called to the reported crash around 5 a.m. near 13th Avenue and Tonto Street. When Arizona’s Family arrived to the scene, a white pickup truck...
Updated rain chances bring warmer temperatures to Arizona
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — This week’s warm-up continues with a Valley high of 90 degrees, which is 3 degrees warmer than Tuesday. It’s also near-normal for this time of year, as the average high for Phoenix for today’s date is 89 degrees. An area of low pressure...
Court records reveal close relationship between Mesa sergeant, drug suspect he allegedly tipped off
PHOENIX — Mesa Police Sgt. Edward Fire lived above and was “drinking buddies” with the drug suspect he tipped off about an impending search warrant, according to court records. Fire was charged with first-degree hindering for warning Jason Rawlings on March 10 of a Chandler SWAT team...
Developers fee helping to fund big Mesa projects
Signal Butte Water Treatment Plant’s Phase 2 expansion, sewer lines and ground water wells are some of the projects Mesa is funding next fiscal year with a fee recently imposed on developers to pay for growth. The capacity fee, which took effect Jan. 1, was expected to generate $40...
Queen Creek woman builds massive online following through Costco posts
QUEEN CREEK, AZ (AZFamily) — A Queen Creek mom has built a following out of her love for Costco — sharing deals, new products and honest reviews with more than 1 million followers. Angela Ackerman runs the Instagram page “Costco Guides,” where she posts videos from inside the...
Phoenix Inches Toward Summer With 89 Today And Mid-90s On Deck
Wednesday, April 29, 2026 — Phoenix rolled into the day with a mild 66°F (19°C) start and is headed for a high near 89°F under mostly sunny skies. With low humidity and light south breezes, the air will feel very dry, and temperatures are still on course to slide into the lower 90s by Friday, with mid‑90s expected across the Valley...
Phoenix doctor testing new pancreatic cancer drug shown to potentially double patient survival rates
PHOENIX — A new pancreatic cancer drug being tested by doctors in Phoenix is showing promise, potentially doubling survival rates for patients compared to chemotherapy alone. Pancreatic cancer is one of the deadliest forms of the disease, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Only one out...
3 motorcyclists arrested after allegedly going more than 110 mph on West Valley freeway
PHOENIX — Three motorcyclists were arrested after they raced past an Arizona Department of Public Safety state trooper at more than 110 mph in the West Valley on Sunday morning, authorities said. The high-speed incident occurred around 5 a.m. on northbound Loop 303, according to DPS Highway Patrol. DPS...

















