Tempe drug bust: Fentanyl pills seized, man arrested
Police say Brandon Wheeler was arrested after 10,000 fentanyl pills were seized from an apartment near 51st Street and Guadalupe Road. Officers also found three guns and nearly $8,000 in cash. Wheeler is jailed on a $25,000 bond.
Mugshots return to Phoenix-area website, renewing controversy
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — The Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office has resumed posting online mugshots amid a court order that stopped the practice so what changed?. In 2022, Brian Houston was accused of kicking someone’s car in a Target parking lot. He was arrested, booked and had his mugshot taken.
Video shows apocalyptic-like scenes as dust storm towers over Phoenix
A massive dust storm consumed Phoenix on Monday, August 25, plunging the city into darkness and leaving thousands without power. The gigantic wall of dust, meteorologically known as a haboob, was followed by severe thunderstorms that ripped through the Arizona city, leaving behind downed trees, wind damage and...
Former teacher says Phoenix district concealed safety issues before deadly school stabbing
PHOENIX — A week after a deadly stabbing at Maryvale High School in Phoenix, a former teacher with the school’s district said the rise in violence was the reason she left the job. Theresa Pulido worked at various campuses within the Phoenix Union High School District, most recently...
Sci-fi skies: ‘Haboob’ plunges Phoenix into darkness
A massive wall of dust swept through Phoenix, plunging the southwest US city into near-total darkness, grounding flights, forcing motorists off the road and cutting power to thousands. the City of Phoenix warned on X, sharing a photo of the dust wall looming over planes, a sight reminiscent of a science-fiction film.
When to Plant Tomatoes in Phoenix, AZ: Best Times for Success
Knowing when to plant tomatoes in Phoenix, AZ is crucial for a successful harvest. This guide covers everything from ideal planting times and soil preparation to dealing with Phoenix’s unique climate challenges and ensuring a bountiful tomato crop. Introduction: Timing is Everything for Phoenix Tomatoes. Growing...
Video: Waymo records apocalyptic drive through epic Phoenix haboob
POV: The apocalypse is here and dust is everywhere, but your robot driver calmly scoots onward through the low-visibility streets. That’s the vibe of a video Waymo posted to its Reddit page on Tuesday, just a day after a massive wall of dust — what we locals call a haboob — rolled into Phoenix and engulfed everything...
Intel issues another layoff notice in Arizona
CHANDLER, Ariz. — Intel has indicated that the company may intend to lay off workers in Arizona. Last month, Intel issued a notice through the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act signaling a layoff projected to affect nearly 700 employees in the Grand Canyon State. VERSIÓN EN ESPAÑOL: Intel...
The 2025 Arizona State Fair Returns with Concerts, September Nights & Free Fun
PHOENIX, Ariz. (Aug. 26, 2025) – What began as an ag-based gathering on the outskirts of the Valley, has grown into one of the top 10 State Fairs in the country. The 2025 Arizona State Fair, is set to ‘Grow Happiness’ by digging into Arizona’s rich agricultural roots alongside multiple stages of continuous...
New Phoenix fall forecast released: What to know
With less than a month until the first official day of fall, that time of the year when the edge finally comes off the Arizona heat. But don’t get too excited — according to the National Weather Service, Phoenix should see hotter and drier conditions than usual this autumn.