Record December heat hits Phoenix with more on the way
Phoenix set a new record high Sunday, and the heat isn't going anywhere. The Valley of the Sun may also see record heat on Monday. Northern Arizona will also see warmer-than-usual temperatures with little relief in sight.
Phoenix Jewish community stays strong to celebrate Hanukkah following Sydney attack
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — The Jewish community in downtown Phoenix celebrated the first night of Hanukkah on Sunday with music, food and prayer. Their hearts were heavy as they reflected on a deadly attack at a Hanukkah celebration in Sydney, Australia. Two gunmen opened fire on a beach, killing at...
‘We’re the blessed ones to be down here’: Thousands turn out to show support...
PHOENIX — Thousands of people lined up outside Phoenix Children's Hospital on Saturday evening, candles in hand, for one powerful purpose: to let sick children and their families know they are not alone this Christmas. The 13th annual Ignite Hope event brought together families, hospital staff, therapy dogs and...
Single mother’s car filled with children’s Christmas gifts stolen from Phoenix driveway
PHOENIX - Just weeks before Christmas, a Phoenix family woke up to find they were targeted by a real-life Grinch after their car was stolen. Elizabeth Vasquez, a single mother, said she is not in the financial position to deal with this. She wishes she had at least taken the presents out of the car, but said she...
‘Bad joke’ on Tempe ruined woman’s life
She was alone on a Mill Avenue corner in downtown Tempe, no phone, no wallet, no way back to her home in Tucson. Kathleen “Kadi” Tierney was dazed after an encounter with Tempe Police Sept. 24. Her world had been rocked. Police alleged that she threatened a Tempe...
Man accused of stabbing another man in Gilbert
A man is facing felony charges after police said he stabbed another man multiple times on Thursday night. It happened near Guadalupe Road and Val Vista Drive. The victim was rushed to the hospital for surgery and is expected to survive.
Police boost security for Scottsdale Chanukah event
Police will increase their presence at a Chanukah event in Scottsdale on the evening of Dec. 14, according to a city councilmember. Scottsdale Councilmember Adam Kwasman said extra officers will be on hand for a menorah lighting at the Scottsdale Quarter, near Scottsdale Road just south of Bell Road. "I can confirm...
Man found with multiple gunshot wounds in Mesa park, police say
MESA, Ariz. - Mesa detectives are investigating a shooting after receiving a report of an unknown man pounding on a door. Just after 2 a.m. on Dec. 14, Mesa Police responded to the area of Whitman Park regarding the unidentified man banging on a resident's door. Officers could not find...
Actual dust bunny rescued from dryer. See the uniquely Arizona video
Two women are the heroes of a confused rabbit that was stuck in a dryer hose in Phoenix this month. Video taken by Kaitlyn Instone shows a women laughing while moving the hose around in an effort to get the rabbit free. Eventually, the "dust bunny" plops out of the hose, seemingly unphased, in a cloud of dust and...
Arrest made in shooting of teen in Gilbert Saturday night
A man is in custody after he allegedly shot a 16-year-old boy at a Gilbert home Saturday night, police say.
