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....
Local toddler battles cancer diagnosis
YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) - A local family could use community support as they battle a toddler’s cancer diagnosis. 3-year-old Emiliano Mendoza has been going through chemo at the Children’s Hospital in Phoenix. The Mendoza family has been going through a hardship trying to keep up with family, medical, and travel expenses....
As prices rise, here’s how to save at the grocery store
PHOENIX (Consumer Reports) — Americans across the country are struggling with sky-high food prices right now. Inflation, tariffs, and extreme weather have all pushed grocery bills through the roof. While many things cost more these days, 77% of Americans say they have felt the most significant increase in grocery...
The driver of a Corvette hit 140 mph in Tempe. His car was grappled...
TEMPE, Ariz. — Tempe police said they have heard citizens' concerns about dangerous driving and are taking action. An example: A Corvette driver recorded himself hitting 140 mph on the Mill Avenue bridge, police said. The same driver had been reported to police "several times" for reckless driving and loud noise,...
Rock superstar to play massive Phoenix concert after country singer cancels
Kid Rock has tagged in to headline the 2025 Hondo Rodeo Fest at Chase Field in Phoenix on Saturday, Nov. 8, replacing Cody Johnson , who dropped off the bill and canceled all upcoming concerts to undergo emergency surgery on a ruptured ear drum. Hondo Rodeo Founder and CEO James Trawick issued a statement saying,...

















