Light rain, thunder possible as storm system moves through Valley
The National Weather Service for Phoenix warned that some residents may see light rain and hear rumbles of thunder as storm systems made their way through the Valley on Wednesday night. The NWS said virga, which is rain that evaporates before reaching the ground, and light showers first entered the...
2 Scottsdale spots named among America’s favorite ice cream
I scream, you scream, we all scream… you know the rest. Summer time is here, and as temperatures consistently top 100 degrees in Phoenix, it’s high time for a frozen treat. Around the Valley, ice cream shops churn out decadent and refreshing flavors to help customers cool off....
Phoenix woman scammed by American Airlines imposter after flight cancellation, here’s what you should...
PHOENIX — A Phoenix woman spent months trying to get a refund after her American Airlines flight was canceled — only to discover she had been scammed by someone impersonating the airline. Cher, from Phoenix, came to the "On the Road with Let ABC15 Know" event in Glendale...
Round Valley Fire reopens SR 87 in both directions outside Fountain Hills
SR 87 has reopened in both directions after a wildfire called the Round Valley Fire closed the highway outside Fountain Hills on Wednesday afternoon, authorities said. The right southbound lane remains blocked at milepost 213, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation. The town of Fountain Hills said the fi
Suspect down after shooting involving DPS detective in east Phoenix
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — A man has been seriously injured after a shooting involving the Arizona Department of Public Safety outside an east Phoenix hotel Wednesday afternoon. It happened shortly before 2 p.m. in the Biltmore area near 28th Street and Camelback Road. Officials say the shooting involved a DPS detective, but
Tech CEO Accused of Stealing $1.5 Million to Fund Escort Girlfriend’s Luxury Lifestyle and...
A former Arizona tech CEO is facing federal embezzlement charges after authorities accused him of taking at least $1.5 million from the startup he helped run and using the money to finance a luxury lifestyle for a woman in Miami.
Chandler mom dies after suspected drunk driver rams family’s SUV on Idaho interstate: ISP
CHANDLER, Ariz. - A Chandler family is devastated after a mother of two was killed in a violent highway crash in Idaho late Sunday night, allegedly caused by a drunk driver. Vidya Balasubramaniam, 49, died after the SUV she was riding in with her family was rear-ended and flipped over on Interstate 184 in Boise. The dr
Mesa eyes music as a downtown revitalizer
Mesa wants to showcase music as a main draw in the redevelopment of its downtown into an economic engine. The city currently hosts an annual three-day Mesa Music Festival and in May launched the two-day Mesa Amplified featuring local bands. “This idea of establishing Mesa as a vibrant music center...
Get ready to look up! Phoenix will celebrate Fourth of July with 2 fireworks...
Cue the red, white and blue! Phoenix is kicking off its Independence Day celebrations this weekend with After Dark in the Park, the first of three free city events. After Dark in the Park runs from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday at Deer Valley Park on 19th Avenue south of Beardsley Road. It’s a free event featuring water sl
Police search for suspect after central Phoenix shooting
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Police are searching for a suspect after a shooting in central Phoenix. The shooting happened near 23rd Avenue and Hazelwood Street, south of Camelback Road. Crime scene tape is up around several homes in the area. Witnesses at the scene said a teen girl was shot....
