Phoenix AZ

PHOENIX - A big change is coming to the Phoenix 911 system on Monday, Dec. 15. Operators will begin offering more than just help with fire and police emergencies. This is part of the city of Phoenix’s multi-million dollar effort to streamline the process of getting the right help to the right people.

PHOENIX — A Maricopa County Superior Court judge has dismissed a lawsuit by more than 100 Phoenix firefighters, alleging that they were underpaid for years despite having advanced certifications. The lawsuit involves 101 Phoenix fire captains with certifications like paramedic, hazardous materials and technical...

Phoenix brings a special driving challenge that often surprises newcomers, especially during those dry months when temperatures keep rising. Someone choosing a vehicle for this type of location should consider heat tolerance, long-distance comfort, air-conditioning strength, and engine cooling efficiency. Regular...

When Barry Schwartz began visiting the city’s tow yard with alarming regularity, he knew it was time to get out of San Francisco. “My car was towed like three times a month,” he said, and nearly “everything I made went to tickets.” Frustrated by an army of meter maids and the constant struggle to find a parking spot,...

The Phoenix Zoo is excited to announce the birth of a female Masai giraffe!  A 12-year-old female named Sunshine gave birth to the calf on Nov. 16 at the Phoenix Zoo. The birth is the

Charles “Chuck” Reeves was a bit lost after serving in the Navy for several years. The transition into becoming a civilian again proved more daunting than he expected, and floating from job to job, Reeves struggled to find employment. He became homeless, living out of his car. “I’d planned to stay in San Diego,”...

TEMPE, AZ (AZFamily) — What started as a desperate swim in a Tempe canal ended with teamwork, cheers, and one safe pup. According to Tempe police, officers got a call earlier this week about a dog stuck in a canal. The dog seemed to be getting tired from swimming, so officers and Tempe Fire Medical Rescue all jumped...

PHOENIX (AZFamily) — A small box on Grand Avenue in downtown Phoenix is attracting visitors from across the Valley for a simple concept: leave a trinket, take a trinket. The Phoenix Trinket Trade box has gone viral on social media, drawing people who discovered it on TikTok and other platforms. Visitors say they...

PHOENIX — Phoenix police say they are investigating a shooting after a man was found dead early Friday morning near Chandler Boulevard and 48th Street. Officers were called to an Ahwatukee apartment complex just before 1 a.m. on December 12. Police say they found 37-year-old David Martin in a...

The Chandler, Arizona, city council unanimously voted against clearing the way to allow for construction of an artificial intelligence data center