Mesa senior finds ‘blessing’ in Arizona vehicle repair program
MESA, Ariz. — For Cheryl Hawk, her car — affectionately called “Blessing” — has lived up to its name for decades. The Mesa senior said it’s been her lifeline to independence. “I wanted to stay independent as a senior, and if you don’t have...
Phoenix police investigating death ruled as homicide; suspect outstanding
PHOENIX — Phoenix police are investigating the death of a 36-year-old man that has been ruled a homicide. Officers responded to a report of an injured person near 46th Street and Shea Boulevard around 8:15 a.m. Monday. When they arrived, they found 36-year-old Zachary Hostetler, who was pronounced dead at the scene,...
Weather shift likely to bring rain to parts of Arizona on Christmas
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Phoenix has broken heat records for the last two days with temperatures in the 80s, and we have tied a record so far today. The previous record for today’s date is 79 degrees, set back in 1950. The average temperature for this time of the year is 65 degrees. Temperatures will cool off slightly...
These metro Phoenix districts are closing schools as enrollment falls
School districts across the Valley are downsizing, repurposing buildings or closing schools entirely to adapt to shifting demographics. Declining birth rates, the growth of Arizona's school voucher program, and high home prices are among the reasons districts cite for declining student numbers. Closing schools can be...
Public servant, Navajo legislator earns Outstanding Graduate distinction
PHOENIX — December 05, 2025 — Myron Tsosie, a member of the Navajo Nation from the small town of Chinle, Arizona, has been named the fall 2025 Outstanding Graduate for Arizona State University’s College of Integrative Sciences and Arts. He is graduating this fall with his Master of Science in organizational...
In First-of-Its-Kind Rescue, Drone Brings Phone, Blanket, Supplies to Stranded Hiker
When a male hiker was stranded on a mountain near Phoenix for 13 hours last week, he got help from a surprising source: a weight-bearing drone. In a first-of-its-kind mission for the area, the Phoenix Fire Department used a DJI drone to send supplies to the injured hiker on Camelback Mountain, keeping him safe until...
No More Warnings: Phoenix changes jaywalking policy as pedestrian deaths rise
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Phoenix is ranked fourth worst in the country for pedestrian fatalities, and despite efforts to make the streets safer, a new report shows the problem is only getting worse. City leaders are getting tougher on jaywalking, ending warnings and issuing immediate citations while investing millions...
Armed robber sentenced to 9.5 years in prison for holding up a Circle K...
PHOENIX — A man who robbed a Circle K in Mesa and threatened to stab an employee was sentenced to 9.5 years in prison, officials announced. According to the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office, 34-year-old Cameron Davis pleaded guilty to one count of armed robbery for the incident. “No...
2 dead in shootings, Phoenix police investigate murder-suicide
A man and a woman died Monday in what police are investigating as a murder-suicide shooting. Police responded to a call about 3:35 a.m. Dec. 22 near 7100 West Pioneer Street regarding a woman on
Study: Queen Creek ranked as nation’s 3rd-biggest boomtown
PHOENIX — Queen Creek was ranked the nation’s third-biggest boomtown in a recent study, which compared U.S. cities that experienced the most “positive economic activity” and “population growth” between 2015 and 2023. The findings from GOBankingRates revealed that Queen Creek saw its income per...
