Phoenix Firefighters Drench Pre-Dawn Inferno After Apartment Blaze Goes Defensive
Phoenix firefighters went into full defensive mode early Saturday, unleashing high-volume water streams on a second-alarm apartment fire that was ripping through a building before dawn, the Phoenix Fire Department said. Crews later reported they had the blaze under control after using both elevated and ground-based master streams to knock down heavy flames. Officials have not yet released details about the...
U.S. Marshals Service Leads Recovery Of Vulnerable Children Around Phoenix
In Phoenix, Operation Desert Dawn rescued 31 children over three weeks, highlighting a dedicated team effort to address the crisis of missing and exploited youth in the community.
FAA proposes new flight path changes at Phoenix-area airports
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — The Federal Aviation Administration wants to change flight paths at Sky Harbor Airport and nine other Valley airports, a move that could impact airlines and residents living beneath the routes jets follow during takeoff and landing. The FAA is proposing satellite-based navigation, promising safer and more...
7-year-old hit by SUV while riding go-kart in Tempe
TEMPE, AZ (AZFamily) — A 7-year-old is in the hospital after being hit by an SUV while riding a go-kart in Tempe. Details are limited. Just after 7 a.m., first responders were called to the crash at Alameda Drive and College Avenue, near Mill and Southern avenues. According to...
Tolleson parents accused of handcuffing, beating 9-year-old boy
A West Valley mother and stepfather are facing felony child abuse and aggravated assault charges after allegedly handcuffing their 9-year-old son to a dining room table and beating him with a tree branch as punishment for getting in trouble on the school bus.
Ranking Arizona: Top 10 BBQ restaurants for 2026
Here are the Top 10 BBQ restaurants in Arizona, based on public voting for the 2026 edition of Ranking Arizona, the state’s biggest and most comprehensive business opinion poll. Ranking Arizona is based purely on opinion and ranks companies based on how voters answer this simple question: with whom would you recommend doing business?
Mom of 3’s Legs Amputated After She Was Struck by a Train: ‘One of...
“I think that this has changed everyone’s lives in a very significant way,” Sonja Celius' eldest daughter said
More than 20 people displaced after apartment fire near I-17 and Glendale Ave
Phoenix fire crews say more than 20 people are displaced after an apartment fire on Friday evening.
Dairy Queen at Picacho Peak closing after 40 years
PHOENIX — The Picacho Peak Dairy Queen is closing its doors after 40 years of service. Bowlin Travel Centers announced in a press release that the store will close May 31, 2026. The ice cream shop was located off Interstate 10 in Picacho, conveniently on the drive between Tucson...
West Wind Drive-In in Glendale
The West Wind Drive-In in Glendale is a beloved landmark in the Valley, offering a slice of Americana that feels nostalgic. Between their events and their movies, the drive-in is a MUST for any family in the Valley who hasn’t been!. As one of the few remaining drive-ins in...

















