Phoenix dad missing for months likely a victim of murder, family says
A 26-year-old father of three who went missing from north Phoenix in the summer of 2025 is suspected to have been murdered. Kyle Smith was last known to be alive July 14, 2025, while talking to his wife on his cell phone, which was later found in front of Country Gables Park on Banff Lane near North 35th Avenue, the...
After nearly a year, stolen Scottsdale chihuahua finds his way home
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — For almost a year, Jax the chihuahua was just a cold case. The small dog was missing and his owner was left wondering if she'd ever see him again. Now, thanks to a fresh tip and a microchip scan, Scottsdale police said the little pup is finally back where he belongs.
Phoenix, AZ Weather Alert Today: Near-100° Heat Could Impact I-10 Travel
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Phoenix, AZ – A rare March heat wave is building across the western United States today, with temperatures forecast to surge 20 to 30 degrees above normal through the weekend. Desert cities including...
Spring training games moves due to extreme heat in Phoenix-area
Several spring training games across the Valley have been moved to evenings as temperatures peak in the 100s for the first time this weekend.
Desert Ridge Bidding War: Developers Flock To North Phoenix Dirt
North Phoenix's Desert Ridge is quickly becoming the epicenter of Arizona's state trust land auctions, and the checks keep getting bigger. Developers and national homebuilders are shelling out tens of millions, and sometimes hundreds of millions, for parcels that plug into master plans or sit next to major resorts...
Phoenix mountain rescues climb as early heat wave arrives
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Phoenix fire officials recorded eight mountain rescues through March 11 as an earlier-than-usual heat wave begins to move through the Valley. The department logged 17 mountain rescues for the entire month of March 2025. Officials said they are concerned the current number could potentially...
Mill Avenue goes car-free: Your guide to navigating Tempe’s Festival of the Arts
PHOENIX – As art enthusiasts head to downtown Tempe this weekend for the Spring Festival of the Arts, drivers should be ready for significant street closures and detours. The festival on Mill Avenue runs from Friday through Sunday, which means motorists need to navigate closures. The spring version of...
Arizona’s Beloved Burger Spot Is An Old-School Phoenix Drive-Through With Classic Americana Vibes
Like other major cities in the United States, Phoenix has its fair share of modern fine dining venues. But Arizona's capital is also known for old-school institutions like Welcome Diner, a retro gem located downtown, and the Stand Burger Shoppe Arcadia, a beloved drive-through burger joint with classic Americana...
Car crash snaps power poles
A car crash snapped power poles in West Huntington and sent a driver to the hospital on Friday night.
Some Of The Best Fish And Chips In Arizona Come From This Longtime Seafood...
Craving fish and chips that hit the sweet spot between shatteringly crisp and satisfyingly flaky. Oscar’s Pier 83 in Glendale has been perfecting that balance for years, and the locals keep receipts in the form of rave reviews. You get counter-serve speed, a friendly crew, and seafood cooked to...
