Phoenix AZ

PHOENIX - A heart-warming tradition at Phoenix Children's Hospital looks to inspire sick children. The whole event started in memory of 15-year-old Katie Wagner, who was a patient at Phoenix Children's. Her family kept a candlelight vigil outside her window. Heartbreakingly, Katie has since passed away, but the event...

PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Drivers heading toward downtown Phoenix from the West Valley on Interstate 10 had to be temporarily detoured on Friday night because of a hit-and-run crash. It happened in the eastbound lanes of I-10 at 67th Avenue, close to the southbound Loop 202 South Mountain Freeway, around...

MESA, AZ (AZFamily) — Two people are dead, and eight others, including three police officers, were hurt in a fiery crash early Saturday in Mesa. The collision happened near the intersection of Southern Avenue and Dobson Road just before 12:30 a.m. Investigators say a westbound vehicle was speeding and rear-ended a...

PHOENIX — A second arrest has been made in last week’s deadly shooting in a Tempe Marketplace parking lot, authorities announced Friday. Dante Gaines, 25, is accused of killing 19-year-old Dominic Baysinger after they’d arranged a meeting to complete an online transaction, according to the Tempe Police Department.

TEMPE -- As the popularity of combat fighting continues to grow, the Phoenix area has earned the reputation of mixed martial arts hotbed. With many high-level gyms and facilities, a

The Arizona Department of Public Safety has issued a SAFE Alert for Teresa Estrada, a 77-year-old Phoenix resident, last seen in the area of North 67th Avenue and West Thomas Road on the afternoon of December 10. Estrada is described as a Hispanic female, approximately 5 feet 1 inch in height, weighing 140 pounds,...

PHOENIX - A terrifying moment for a Valley couple when a man showed up to their home, pointing a gun directly at the door. And it’s all caught on camera through their home security footage. What we know:. The couple said they didn’t recognize the man at all, and...

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...