Multiple lanes blocked on I-10 in west Phoenix after deadly crash
PHOENIX (AZFamily) —A deadly crash has restricted part of Interstate 10 in west Phoenix amid morning rush hour on Thursday. The collision happened on the westbound lanes of Interstate 10 near 63rd Avenue around 4:30 a.m. Details remain limited at this time, but Arizona’s Family crews witnessed a body on the freeway.
Pre-Dawn I-10 Horror Brings West Phoenix To A Standstill
It was a grim start to the Thursday commute in west Phoenix as a deadly crash before sunrise on Interstate 10 shut down multiple westbound lanes and the HOV ramp near 63rd Avenue, backing up traffic and slowing drivers during the early rush while troopers worked the scene. Arizona's Family...
Born 97 Years Ago in Oklahoma, the Songwriter Who Guided Nancy Sinatra to Stardom...
On this day (July 9) in 1929, Lee Hazlewood was born in Mannford, Oklahoma. After a relatively brief career in radio, he started his own label and began producing and writing songs full-time. Hazlewood was instrumental in the formation of the Phoenix, Arizona, music scene. Additionally, he worked closely with guitar lu
Extreme heat for now in Phoenix, with storms coming soon
Phoenix remains under an extreme heat warning today, while eastern Arizona could see some storms.
Longtime Valley Nonprofit CEO to Retire After 16 Years
Family Promise of Greater Phoenix, a nonprofit serving families with children experiencing homelessness in the Valley, announces that CEO Ted Taylor will retire effective July 10, 2026, following 16 years of transformative leadership that grew the organization’s reach from one shelter location to four, and multiplied c
Inside the Melrose District market where local vendors keep 100% of sales
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Static Hall is Arizona’s first commission-free collaborative shop, created to bring the thrill of a local market into a permanent, year-round space. Founded out of a love for the “treasure-hunt” energy of pop-up markets, Static Hall was built to solve a growing problem: small businesses pour time a
Zero Waste Day in Tempe: Free Recycling Event
Clean house responsibly with a free, drive-thru recycling event. Tempe’s next Zero Waste Day is Saturday, July 25, from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Tempe Fire Training Center, 1340 E. University Drive. Zero Waste Day events are held four times per year to help residents recycle items, including...
New ranking shows the top cities for renters in America
A new WalletHub analysis of 182 U.S. rental markets ranked Scottsdale, Gilbert, and Chandler Arizona as the top three cities for renters in 2026. The study found renting may offer a great value in many cities by evaluating 21 factors, including affordability, cost of living, employment opportunities, renter protections
Twin House Inferno Erupts Near 28th And Van Buren In Phoenix
Fire crews spent Wednesday battling an active double house fire near 28th Street and Van Buren in Phoenix, according to the Phoenix Fire Department. A department public information officer is on scene and is expected to share more details as the situation develops. In a post on X from the...
June 2026 Restaurant Openings and Closings
June ushered in more than 20 new Valley restaurants – and bid adieu to some longtime favorites, including a Tempe institution that was in business for 47 years. Chandler’s newest neighborhood bar boasts 15 big screen TVs and sports bourbon and beer options aplenty, along with a small menu of burgers, sandwiches, bowls

















