Phoenix AZ

A road rage situation escalated in Tempe on July 1 when a man pointed a handgun at a driver who had just been involved in a rear-end crash. Tempe police identified the suspect as Johnny Ferguson III, who allegedly struck the victim in the head with the weapon before the victim hid inside a nearby Circle K.

Arizona’s breathtaking deserts, vibrant cities, and rich blend of Native American, Mexican, and Western influences have helped shape a remarkable collection of musical talent. From chart topping rock icons and country legends to soulful storytellers and pop superstars, the Grand Canyon State has produced singers whose

GOODYEAR, Ariz. — A man was hospitalized after a crash in Goodyear, the city's police department said. Shortly before 1 p.m. on July 14, officers were sent to a crash scene involving a motorcycle and another vehicle near Litchfield and McDowell roads. Officials said a man riding the motorcycle...

East Valley students are trading the heat for the hallways this week as the 2026-27 school year gets underway. Chandler Unified kicks off Wednesday, with nearby Kyrene, Higley Unified, Tempe Elementary and Queen Creek school districts following next week. Other districts, including Mesa, Scottsdale, Phoenix Union, Phoe

Cleanliness is key to the success of any restaurant. And every month, inspectors from the Maricopa County Environmental Services Department fan out around the Valley to check in on local kitchens. The inspectors drop by unannounced and rate restaurants on a two-part scale. They record foundation violations, which are t

PHOENIX (AZFamily) — The leader of an international train theft crew is set to be sentenced in a Phoenix federal court after admitting to leading a group that stole hundreds of thousands of dollars’ worth of merchandise from freight trains across rural Arizona. Felipe Arturo Avalos-Mejia, also known...

ALMA Scottsdale is preparing to reopen this fall at The Citadel, 8700 E. Pinnacle Peak Rd. in North Scottsdale, according to the restaurant’s social media pages. Founder and CEO Sheila Bryson told What Now Phoenix the team is targeting an October reopening with a completely reimagined concept centered on a Southwest st

The Arizona Department of Public Safety (AZDPS) Highway Patrol halted a water hose hauler in the Mesa area for no commercial driver’s license (CDL) and more. On July 11, 2026, troopers with the AZDPS Highway Patrol Commercial Vehicle Unit stopped a pickup truck transporting water hoses on AZ-202 near Brown Road. The dr

DPS said the engine compartment of a Kia Sorrento caught fire and quickly spread to the brush off Interstate 17 near Black Canyon City.

Active weather is ramping up across Arizona as a flood advisory is issued for Mohave County until 5:30 p.m., with storm chances increasing on Wednesday. Increased monsoon moisture will bring cooler weather to Phoenix, dropping high temperatures to 97 degrees by Friday.