8 Arizona hospitals at risk of closing or cutting services amid federal Medicaid cuts,...
PHOENIX — A new report shows that eight Arizona hospitals are among hundreds nationwide facing potential closure or significant service reductions. The report from the nonprofit advocacy group Public Citizen attributes the risk to a combination of thin profit margins and sweeping cuts to federal funding. Among the Arizona facilities that could be affected are Valleywise Health and HonorHealth Tempe Medical Center.
Arizona groundwater ruling could be ‘death knell’ for 100-year water supply rule, expert says
A state judge ruled this week that the Arizona Department of Water Resources illegally changed how it evaluates whether there’s enough groundwater to build new homes in parts of the Valley. The decision is a win for the Home Builders Association of Central Arizona, which had sued. State law...
Arizona Woman Changes Name to ‘John’ To Prevent Doordash Drivers From Knocking on Her...
A woman in Phoenix, Arizona, apparently fed up with DoorDash drivers waiting at her door or even knocking on it to deliver food despite her contactless delivery preferences, decided to change her name to a male one. According to her, the problem was immediately solved. @pigeon_jen. #doordash. ♬ original sound...
Tempe shirt company faces backlash for offensive design during Autism Acceptance Month
TEMPE, AZ — A Northern California father says a Tempe shirt company’s latest design felt like “a slap in the face” to families living with mental disabilities. Ben Berman, whose 21-year-old daughter Jenna is profoundly autistic and requires round-the-clock care, claims the shirt sold by Retro Rifle uses a slur offensive to people with mental disabilities and their families.
Chandler may toughen ordinance on bird feeding
In the past three years there have been 58 complaints about wild birds making a mess of neighborhoods. Some residents were so frustrated they spoke directly to Council during one of its meetings. City staff presented Council with two options that they argued would help better address situations where a...
This blacklight mini golf course in Arizona is seriously fun
If you are looking for a one-of-a-kind indoor activity in Scottsdale, Arizona, Glow Putt Mini Golf is the place to be. Tucked inside a shopping center at 9160 E Shea Blvd, this blacklight mini golf course turns a classic game into a glowing, neon-lit adventure. Whether you are planning a...
SAFE Alert issued for missing 17-year-old Mesa girl
PHOENIX – Authorities issued a SAFE Alert for a missing 17-year-old girl on Wednesday evening. Authorities said Aurelia Thibodeau was last seen Monday around 4 p.m. leaving the area of Adobe and Dixon streets in Mesa on foot. Thibodeau is described as a black female standing 5 feet 10...
Tempe homeless advocates, government disconnected on enforcement of city laws
Advocates for Tempe's homeless community have criticized how the city enforces certain laws, saying officials are making it harder to exist in the city as a homeless individual. The city denied those claims and pointed to investments in homeless outreach services. Austin Davis is the founder of AZ HUGS, a...
More wind on the way, rain chances this weekend in Arizona
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Look for less wind and slightly cooler temperatures today in the Valley. Morning temperatures in the 60s will warm to 87 degrees this afternoon, which is average for this time of year. Slight warming is expected on Friday, pushing Phoenix temperatures into the low 90s during...
This huge Arizona thrift store lets you fill an entire cart for just $30
Tucked along West Greenway Road in Phoenix, Arizona, The Salvation Army Thrift Outlet is one of the most talked-about bargain spots in the Valley. Shoppers are buzzing about a deal that sounds almost too good to be true: you can fill an entire cart for just $30. Whether you are...

















