An Arizona city was named among 10 cleanest US cities. Do you agree?
When visitors travel to a new city, how clean a place is or isn't can affect their overall opinion of the area. A new study from Oxi Fresh Carpet Cleaning ranked the 35 largest metropolitan areas in the United States based on their cleanliness. The results were based on factors such as tap water quality, percentage...
These Arizona counties have the worst air pollution
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City approves deal for Laveen district to build school in south Phoenix
PHOENIX — The Phoenix City Council is entering into an agreement with the Laveen School District to construct a new school on city land. On Wednesday, the council approved a deal for the Laveen district to construct a K-8 campus on about 20 acres located near 59th and Olney avenues, east of the Loop 202 freeway.
Motorcyclist searching for driver that ran her over on Loop 202 in Mesa
MESA, AZ (AZFamily) —A motorcycle rider is lucky to be alive after being cut off and thrown off her bike on a Mesa freeway earlier this month. She’s now asking for help identifying the driver, whom she says ran over her and drove away. Mikayla Dominguez is now...
5-vehicle crash causes significant backup on I-17
PHOENIX — A five-vehicle crash in Phoenix is causing significant delays on Interstate 17, authorities say. The Arizona Department of Public Safety is investigating a crash on I-17 at Dunlap Avenue. The left lanes are blocked, authorities said. DPS does not know the extent of the injuries at this...
Restaurant named one of the best in country back open in Phoenix after fire
PHOENIX — A restaurant once named the best in the country is serving food again after being closed down for a year. Cocina Madrigal, at 16th Street and Broadway, was once named the best restaurant in the U.S. by Yelp. Co-owner Brian Madrigal said the restaurant’s success didn’t surprise...
Pancreatic cancer: Sometimes you need more than a second opinion
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — There’s fresh hope for pancreatic cancer patients. While the five-year survival rate is 13%, doctors and researchers are making great strides to increase awareness for earlier diagnosis and better outcomes. We caught up with one survivor who says sometimes, you need a lot more than...
4 teens arrested, including armed man, after fight at Buckeye school
A Mesa diner and a Scottsdale sushi restaurant are on this week's Dirty Dining report. A new report out of Syracuse University shows an increast of ICE detainees often dose not result in deportation. New hope for pancreatic cancer patients through early diagnosis. Updated: 4 hours ago. |. ASU grad...
Man convicted of murdering Phoenix family in 1993 might be next to be executed...
PHOENIX — A man who killed four members of a Phoenix family will likely be one of the next people to be executed, County Attorney Rachel Mitchell announced at a press conference Wednesday. Richard Djerf was convicted of killing four members of the Luna family in 1993, according to...
AZ disability services bill rammed through without bipartisan proposal
A funding bill to fix the $122 million budget shortfall in the Division of Developmental Disabilities advanced despite a bipartisan push for changes, frustrating lawmakers and caregivers alike.