July 4th among most dangerous days on the road, data shows
PHOENIX — Fourth of July celebrations too often end in tragedy, as federal statistics reveal it's one of the most dangerous days to be on the road. Data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration shows an average of 600 people are killed in traffic crashes every Fourth of July, with 40% involving drunk...
Man in Critical Condition After Shooting Leads to Car Crash in West Phoenix
A man is fighting for his life in critical condition following a shooting and subsequent vehicle crash in west Phoenix, detailing a disturbing episode of violence that unfolded on Thursday afternoon. The Phoenix Police Department reports that the incident occurred near 43rd Avenue and Encanto Boulevard at around 3...
East Fork Black River, Easy Water Play for Kids in Arizona
No parking fee, just a small lot along the side of the road. No restrooms. GPS location (33.7605896, -109.3569322). Buffalo Crossing Campground is nearby for overnight options, or stay at Sprucedale Ranch as we did. Jana Tingom. Jana is a homeschooling mother of three children, and lives in Scottsdale with...
Surveillance video shows driver abandoning dog in west Phoenix
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Animal cruelty cases are on the rise across the state. The Arizona Humane Society reports that it responded to 65 calls of animal abuse or distress on Thursday morning alone. One of the most recent cases is from Wednesday in west Phoenix, where Jose Munoz’ surveillance...
Hobbs: ‘I’ve signed way more bills than I’ve vetoed’ as she breaks veto record...
Governor Katie Hobbs speaking with attendees at the 2024 Legislative Forecast Luncheon hosted by the Arizona Chamber of Commerce & Industry at Chase Field in Phoenix, Arizona. Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs says breaking the state veto record for a second time wasn’t her goal, but she’ll continue to block bills that are...
Extreme Heat, No Water Could Make Americans Leave Southwest Cities
David Callaway and Douglas McIntyre, Editors-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, explore the growing unsustainability of life in Phoenix, Arizona, amid rising temperatures and dwindling water resources. They point out that temporary climate migrations may already be underway, as wealthier residents leave for cooler...
Feeling the heat: Phoenix is at the ‘epicenter’ of the climate crisis
In 2024, the max temperature in Phoenix sat at or above 100 degrees for approximately 30% of the year — and that non-stop consecutive heat has environmental advocates and doctors worried about the years to come as climate change continues to make the world and Arizona hotter. Last year...
Killer gets life in Ahwatukee slayings
In the long run, Chase Scott Christman couldn’t fight the evidence linking him to the brutal slaying of two men and a woman in an Ahwatukee apartment nearly a year ago. The Mesa man’s texts, his blood, digital evidence given up by his cellphone and some of his initial statements to Phoenix homicide detectives...
Discrimination lawsuit refiled against semiconductor giant TSMC Arizona
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — A class action lawsuit against Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) has been refiled with over 30 current and former employees, claiming the company engages in discriminatory practices. The suit was initially filed in November 2024, when a group of about a dozen employees voiced...
Phoenix to Reinstate Photo Enforcement Cameras with $12 Million Contract to Tackle Reckless Driving
Phoenix is gearing up to put the brakes on reckless driving with the recent approval of a $12 million contract for photo enforcement cameras, aimed at curbing dangerous behavior on the road. The City of Phoenix cast a 7-1 vote in favor of reinstating the surveillance technology that was previously discontinued, a...
