At busy Phoenix tower, air traffic controllers have shorted paychecks and extra stress
As the government shutdown drags on, air traffic controllers are feeling the stress and frustration of not knowing when they’ll stop working for free. On Friday, controllers received a partial paycheck. The shutdown started at the tail end of the last pay period. So, this paycheck was two days short for most people.
The Climate Sign That It’s Time To Rip Up Your Lawn
About 30% of household water use is used on landscaping. To save money on your water bill, consider getting rid of your grass and replacing it with xeriscaping.
3 shot after attempted robbery at Tempe Town Lake
TEMPE, AZ (AZFamily) —Three people were shot during an alleged attempted robbery at Tempe Town Lake late Friday night. Police said just after 11:40 p.m., officers were called to Rio Salado Parkway, along the south side of Tempe Town Lake, on a report of a shooting. Two people were...
‘Lying in a pool of blood’: Man beat his ex-girlfriend in front of her...
"When officers arrived, they found the child’s mother lying in a pool of blood with lacerations on her head and bruising on her face." The post 'Lying in a pool of blood': Man beat his ex-girlfriend in front of her daughter until she had 'several brain bleeds' and tried to stop the child from getting help first...
Arizona State University mariachi program connects students to Hispanic culture
PHOENIX — Arizona State University’s mariachi ensemble meets every week, bringing together community members and students as they connect with their roots and Hispanic culture. The university has two programs, a general community ensemble called Mariachi Diablos del Sol, which accepts musicians of all levels. There’s...
Some Phoenix parks offering free sand for sand bags
The city of Phoenix has sand available for residents to use in sandbags in case more summer monsoons are on the way, according to a news release. Large roll-off bins filled with sand are at the
Phoenix Driver Who Killed 6-Year-Old at 105 MPH Lied About Crash, Cops Say
PHOENIX, AZ – A 21-year-old man, Turatsinze Gadi, has been arrested after allegedly driving drunk and high while celebrating his girlfriend’s birthday and slamming his pickup truck into a Toyota Corolla, killing a 6-year-old girl and seriously injuring her 2-year-old sister, according to the Arizona Department of...
8 All-You-Can-Eat Buffets Arizona Locals Don’t Share
Arizona isn’t just about desert landscapes and stunning sunsets – it’s also home to some incredible all-you-can-eat buffets that locals love but rarely talk about. While tourists flock to the big-name casino spreads, those who call the Grand Canyon State home know where the real dining treasures hide. These eight...
Inside the numbers: Number of housing units outpacing population growth
The number of housing units is finally outpacing population growth, offering hope for more stable rent and home prices.
Advanced DNA testing helps police solve more Phoenix cold cases
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — DNA technology is giving law enforcement the upper hand in tracking down violent offenders and getting them off the streets, with back-to-back cold cases from across The Valley recently solved. While some cold cases are heating up, other investigations can take longer than others to close....