Phoenix AZ

Starting Friday, the glow of campfires across Phoenix-area desert parks will go dark. Phoenix and Maricopa County are rolling out a seasonal ban on campfires, fire pits and charcoal grills in mountain preserves and regional parks as dry conditions and wildfire risk climb. The restrictions kick in May 1 and are scheduled to stay in place through at least Sept. 30, so hikers...

Cameras are mounted on traffic signals at intersections throughout Gilbert, but town officials are clear about what they are not for.

Scottsdale police are investigating a shooting Thursday morning at the department's McKellips District station near the intersection of McKellips and Miller roads, close to the Scottsdale–Tempe line. Officers and investigators remained on scene as a public information officer headed to the area, and authorities set up a nearby media staging zone while they worked to secure the station and sort out what happened...

PHOENIX (AZFamily) — A woman is behind bars after she used the same method to rob four banks in the Phoenix area two years ago, according to federal court documents obtained by Arizona’s Family Thursday. The FBI said Vanessa Thompson has been charged in connection with two bank...

Glendale mornings feel brighter when you’re sliding into a booth at The Place, coffee already on the way and plates loaded high at nearby tables. Locals love that this spot keeps things simple with scratch-made comfort food and friendly service instead of trends and gimmicks. The portions are huge,...

Yellowjackets are part of everyday life across Arizona, yet many people misunderstand what they are actually seeing when these fast, bright insects begin circling outdoor spaces. They are often labeled simply as aggressive wasps, but their behavior is far more complex and tied closely to seasonal cycles, food availability, and environmental pressures unique to desert ecosystems. In backyards across Phoenix, Tucson, and smaller desert...

PHOENIX (AZFamily) — A man is fighting for his life after a shooting in central Phoenix on Thursday night. Just after 7 p.m., officers were called out to the area of 36th Avenue and Dunlap Avenue. When officers arrived, they found a man who had be shot at least once.

PHOENIX (AZFamily) — A deadly crash has closed a road going through Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport property early Friday morning. Police responded to the crash involving a Jeep Compass and a man on an e-bike near 24th Street and Sky Harbor Circle around 4 a.m. The man was taken...

A $1 million Powerball ticket from Wednesday’s drawing was sold at a Circle K in Scottsdale, and the winner is still a no‑show, according to Arizona Lottery officials. For now, the seven‑figure prize is known only as the big hit tied to a north Scottsdale convenience store, part of a streak of hefty wins that has Arizonans double‑checking glove compartments, junk...

GILBERT, Ariz. — A 19-year-old is facing several felony charges following an investigation into the alleged dissemination of explicit photos and videos. Elijah Deshong was arrested on April 29 and is facing 34 criminal counts of various charges, according to the Gilbert Police Department. The arrest came after investigators...