Vapes among 2,500 pounds of trash pulled from Salt River, raising safety concerns
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Cleanup crews pulled thousands of pounds of trash from the Salt River following a busy weekend, including an item that has environmental officials concerned. Volunteers and state workers recovered 2,500 pounds of trash during the recent cleanup. Among the debris: 39 phones, three umbrellas, one ham
3 most stressed out ZIP codes for parents in Arizona
Parenting has never exactly been a low-stress hobby, but in some parts of America, the daily juggle feels less like family life and more like a full-contact sport. Between daycare bills, school pressures, high grocery prices, work commutes, screen-time battles, sleep deprivation, and the quiet panic of trying to hold e
Man allegedly stalked Phoenix woman after date
A man is under arrest after investigators say he stalked a young north Phoenix woman following a date.
The Unique Ways Phoenix Families Kept Cool Before Air Conditioning
Before air conditioning, Phoenix residents creatively battled the sweltering summer heat with thick clay walls, shaded porches, and clever routines, showcasing their resilience in a harsh desert climate.
Arizona man sentenced on drug trafficking charges in Pennsylvania
A man from Arizona has been sentenced on federal drug trafficking charges in Pennsylvania. The Department of Justice shared information saying Carlos Zamora, 30, of Phoenix, was sentenced to 35 years in jail on Wednesday. Zamora was convicted after a two-and-a-half-week trial in September, 2025. Prosecutors said he was
Alleged porch pirate arrested after Mesa theft string
An alleged porch pirate is facing multiple felony charges after Mesa detectives linked him to a string of package thefts totaling nearly $3,000. FOX 10's Megan Spector learns more.
Cops nab fleeing suspect in Mesa traffic stop that uncovered 14 stolen ‘cats,’ hidden...
A Maricopa man faces multiple burglary and theft charges after allegedly participating in a daytime catalytic converter heist in Mesa. Police recovered 14 stolen catalytic converters, tools and a hidden firearm after tracking the suspect during a foot pursuit that ended with a stun gun deployment. A judge set the...
Cats left in taped box rescued during 108-degree heat in Gilbert
GILBERT, Ariz. - A Gilbert animal shelter says they are thankful two cats are alive after someone abandoned them in a trapped box in the middle of the day last week. One of the cats gave birth just two days later. What we know:. The surveillance video starts at 11...
Dust storm advisory, flash flood warnings in parts of Arizona
Severe storms south of Phoenix sparked a dust storm advisory extending to Ahwatukee and Chandler, along with a flash flood warning near Casa Grande. FOX 10's Erica Horvatin has more on the impacts through the evening.
Phoenix puts new limits on tying up dogs
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Phoenix now has stricter rules for owners who want to tie their dogs up outside. The Phoenix City Council unanimously approved an updated ordinance that bans leaving dogs tied or chained outside unless someone is directly supervising them. That means the dog has to be in...

















