Parents of disabled Arizona kids left ‘this close to cracking’ by proposed funding cuts
“Good morning, angel,” Jaime Kelley says as she knocks lightly on her daughter’s bedroom door. “Hi-i-i!” comes the cheery reply. Evelyn Joy Kelley smiles broadly from her bed, ready to start her day ― a day far different from that of an ordinary 12-year-old. It’s also a day far removed from that of an ordinary mom,...
Valley family lived consequences of Alien Enemies Act, and they’re watching again
PHOENIX -- The year is 1943. World War II continues to rage as the Allies and the Axis powers stray further apart. George Abe (pronounced AH-bay), along with the rest of the 442nd ...
Fugitive wanted for murder arrested in northern Arizona
HOLBROOK, AZ (AZFamily) — A fugitive wanted on murder charges from Las Vegas was arrested on Friday in northern Arizona after evading law enforcement. A task force in Nevada alerted Arizona authorities that 39-year-old Samuel Douglas Conway was possibly in the northern part of the state and asked for their help...
Very few people speak Yaqui. This Arizonan is keeping the language alive
Carlos Valencia has always known the importance of language, history and community. He's 45, a fourth-generation Arizonan, and his journey toward cultural preservation wasn’t something he set out to do. It was something that unfolded before him. He has become a documentarian of Yaqui identity, using art, storytelling...
Dawn Staley finds South Carolina replacement after coach accepted new job
After the departure of assistant Winston Gandy for a fresh challenge at GCU, South Carolina head coach Dawn Staley has installed his successor in place as she welcomed him to the Gamecocks fold
Crash leaves 3 people in critical condition
Two men and a woman were hospitalized in critical condition for a crash in south Phoenix near 35th Avenue and Lower Buckeye Road.
Pilot safe after plane crashes into carport near Deer Valley Airport
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — A pilot is safe after a plane went down and crashed into a carport near the Deer Valley Airport on Saturday morning. Around 11 a.m., the Phoenix Fire Department responded to the scene of an airplane crash near Central Avenue and Deer Valley Drive. When they arrived, they found the single-engine...
AZ Briefing: Family’s terrifying night ends with good news; Plane crashes near Deer Valley...
Good morning, Arizona. Here's what our reporters are working on and what you should know about what's happening across the state before you start your day. When 2-year-old Bodin Allen disappeared from his family's property in Kingman-area, Arizona, it turned an average day into a sleepless, terrifying night. More on...
2 men killed in head-on crash in Phoenix
A $100,000 salary may sound like a comfortable income, but how far it goes varies largely depending on where you live. Earning $100,000 places an individual tax filer at the upper limit of the 22% federal tax bracket. |. Axon got the green light after its massive proposed headquarters compound...
Violent crime plummeted 25.6% last year in Chandler
Before 2024, Chandler already had a great reputation for low crime. And according to the latest statistics from the FBI for 2024, it’s about to get even better. Those statistics show Chandler made significant improvements in public safety, with the number of violent crimes dropping by 25.6% last year.