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A Queen Creek mother is demanding statewide heat safety standards for students after her ninth-grade daughter got sick waiting roughly 20 minutes outside Crismon High School for a delayed school bus during an Extreme Heat Warning. Bianca Gilmore said her daughter came home flushed, asking for water, complaining of a he

PHOENIX (AZFamily) — If the First Alert Weather Days and the extreme heat are getting to you and your mental health, you’re not alone. Doctors say the heat has a huge impact on our mental health, so Arizona’s Family spoke to a psychiatrist with Banner Health. Dr. Tyler Vestal calls this time period the “August blues.”

I still remember the buzz I felt walking into this Phoenix, Arizona store, where towering pallets and packed bins turned a normal afternoon into a full-blown treasure hunt. What began as a small family-run bin shop called $6 Deals grew into two much larger stores filled with truckloads of merchandise from retailers lik

"Recent cases involving the misuse of automated license plate reader systems in Arizona and nationwide have raised concerns about the risks that come with the technology."

PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Harkins Theatres is inviting Valley moviegoers to celebrate the life of a country music icon the way she’d probably love best: with popcorn, a big screen and a little Southern charm. This weekend, select Harkins locations will host special $6 tribute screenings of “Steel Magnolias”...

When a woman is released from prison, the roadmap back is complicated. But to really start over, she needs a job. For women with a criminal record, that can be difficult. Mary Clifton is sitting in a portable building at Perryville prison in metro Phoenix. Her hair is tied back in two braids, and she’s wearing a bright

A Queen Creek mother trusted Action Behavior Centers to care for her nonverbal 5-year-old autistic son, but police say the woman assigned to help him instead hurt him during sessions at the clinic. Khamara Holmes, who worked as a registered behavior technician at the center, now faces two counts of aggravated assault t

Are there amazing BBQ joints hiding in Arizona that most people don’t know about?. These 7 BBQ joints are hiding incredible smoky flavors and unforgettable meals across the state!. 1. Big John’s Texas BBQ (Page) Page, Arizona gets plenty of attention for its stunning natural scenery, but there’s...

Dive bars in every state worth a visit Traveling across America these days can sometimes feel like a cultural blur. There’s the same fast-food and chain restaurants almost everywhere, and the same is true for […]

After months of anticipation and speculation, Michelin revealed its guide to dining in the Southwest on Wednesday night. Chefs and restaurateurs from around the Valley and the Southwest eagerly gathered at an invite-only ceremony at the Fontainebleau in Las Vegas to learn who may receive a prestigious star. Several Ari