Southbound Loop 101 reopens after serious crash injures 2 in Scottsdale
SCOTTSDALE, AZ (AZFamily) — A serious crash shut down parts of an East Valley freeway for hours on Saturday afternoon. Around 1 p.m., the Arizona Department of Public Safety says a serious crash occurred on the southbound lanes of Loop 101 near Shea Boulevard. DPS said a vehicle stopped working and was then hit by...
Phoenix’s Underrated Neighborhood Is An Affordable Arizona Gem With Friendly People And A Charming...
The thriving city of Phoenix, Arizona, has a lot to offer visitors and residents alike. From hidden wonders like the area's sprawling canal system with scenic paths and waterfalls to an abundance of recreation opportunities outside the city limits. Because of this, there is always something new to experience, no...
The Iconic Hot Dog Joint In Arizona Where You Can Dine For Less Than...
There’s a magical moment when you bite into a proper Sonoran hot dog – that perfect symphony of flavors that makes you close your eyes and wonder why you ever settled for just ketchup and mustard. At El Caprichoso in Phoenix, they’ve mastered this culinary art form, turning...
2,200 violations in first weeks of Tempe photo enforcement
Tempe's photo enforcement effort resulted in 2,200 confirmed violations in the first two weeks of the program, police said. More than 7,700 cases were under review when police announced
Fireworks believed to be cause of Peoria house fire Friday night
Crew members from Peoria, Glendale, and Phoenix fire departments responded to a house fire near 67th Avenue and Jomax Road late Friday night.
East Fork Black River, Easy Water Play for Kids in Arizona
No parking fee, just a small lot along the side of the road. No restrooms. GPS location (33.7605896, -109.3569322). Buffalo Crossing Campground is nearby for overnight options, or stay at Sprucedale Ranch as we did. Jana Tingom. Jana is a homeschooling mother of three children, and lives in Scottsdale with...
Maricopa County couple arrested in animal abuse case, 2 Goldendoodles starved to death
PHOENIX — A couple from Maricopa County was arrested on Wednesday for animal abuse, according to the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office. Ebony Johnson and Telesfor Lovato were booked by MCSO on four counts of cruelty to animals, with two being felonies, for starving three of their Goldendoodle dogs in late June.
Tragedy strikes: Lightning destroys Maricopa County home
TOLLESON, Ariz. - A Maricopa County family's home was destroyed after being struck by lightning during the Valley's first major monsoon storm. Witnesses described seeing a "ball of fire" after the lightning hit. The patriarch of this family built this home from the ground up, and now, three years later,...
Hobbs: ‘I’ve signed way more bills than I’ve vetoed’ as she breaks veto record...
Governor Katie Hobbs speaking with attendees at the 2024 Legislative Forecast Luncheon hosted by the Arizona Chamber of Commerce & Industry at Chase Field in Phoenix, Arizona. Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs says breaking the state veto record for a second time wasn’t her goal, but she’ll continue to block bills that are...
Extreme Heat, No Water Could Make Americans Leave Southwest Cities
David Callaway and Douglas McIntyre, Editors-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, explore the growing unsustainability of life in Phoenix, Arizona, amid rising temperatures and dwindling water resources. They point out that temporary climate migrations may already be underway, as wealthier residents leave for cooler...