Seniors face summer safety concerns as Arizona temperatures soar
PHOENIX - As temperatures across the Valley hit triple digits, seniors are facing serious safety concerns, including dehydration and heat exhaustion. Senior care expert Justin Jackson offered tips on how older adults can stay safe and comfortable this summer. "As a home care provider, we see how Arizona summer heat...
Person in critical condition after being rescued from house fire in Apache Junction
APACHE JUNCTION, AZ (AZFamily) — A person is in the hospital after being pulled from a house fire in Apache Junction early Saturday morning. Around 4 a.m., the Superstition Fire & Medical District was called to a house fire near Broadway and Ironwood roads. It was reported that a person was trapped inside.
A new drive-through coffee chain is bringing ‘joy with every drink’ to Phoenix
Drive-through coffee shop 7 Brew Coffee is opening new locations in 16 states , including Arizona, this summer, including locations in metro Phoenix and Tucson. The concept debuted in 2017 in Arkansas with only seven drinks. Today, the chain owns 420 stands with an expanded menu and a tagline of "cultivating kindness...
Man dead after shooting in Guadalupe
GUADALUPE, AZ (AZFamily) — A man is dead after a shooting in Guadalupe on Saturday afternoon. Details are limited. Around 12 p.m., Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office deputies were called to a shooting at an abandoned house on Calle Mexico, near Guadalupe Road and Hardy Drive. MCSO says a...
Arizona Woman Was Shocked To Discover A Small Pup Lying In A Shopping Cart...
While Dyesa and her friend were on their way to the doctor’s office, they spotted a little puppy in a shopping cart in front of a grocery store in Phoenix, Arizona. They stopped and rushed to see how they could help him. The adorable pup who had a worried...
Phoenix Electricity Bills Surge Amid Extreme Heat
Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, reports that the average summer electricity bill in Phoenix is expected to hit $225 per month. With average rents at $900, many residents may not be able to afford both housing and utilities. Rising temperatures and a prolonged heatwave could worsen the...
Call About Neglected Dog in Arizona Leads Rescuers to Spotted ‘Leopard’ With Litter of...
On May 29, 2025, the Arizona Humane Society (AHS) in Phoenix received an urgent call: a neglected dog tied outdoors in 99°F heat. When emergency technicians, accompanied by Phoenix Police, ... Read more The post Call About Neglected Dog in Arizona Leads Rescuers to Spotted ‘Leopard’ With Litter of Puppies appeared...
Trooper Stops Semi With Cars Strapped on Top of Dump Trailer, Says It’s Fine
Any trucker will tell you that if the DOT can find a reason to write you a ticket, they will. That’s what makes this commercial vehicle stop in Arizona almost mindboggling. Last Saturday, June 14, an Arizona Department of Public Safety trooper spotted this semi pulling a dump trailer through Phoenix with no...
Crust Simply Italian Moving Forward with Mesa Site
Crust Simply Italian is preparing to open its long-delayed Mesa restaurant at 240 E Main Street, located on the ground floor of The Grid, a mixed-use development on the southwest corner of Main and Pomeroy in Downtown Mesa. Originally expected to open in 2023, the restaurant has been delayed due...
Lawyers for Preston Lord murder suspect Talyn Vigil seek dismissal of charges
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Defense attorneys in the high-profile murder case of Preston Lord are trying to convince a judge that prosecutors have wrongly accused Talyn Vigil, one of six remaining teens facing first-degree murder charges. This is the latest development in the beating death of Lord, who was only...