‘Weapon of mass destruction’: Valley families remember loved ones lost to fentanyl overdose
PHOENIX — National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day is dedicated to raising awareness of the country's deadliest illicit drug. “I’ve probably said I’m so very sorry for your loss maybe about 5,000 times in the last year," Beth Joly, the founder of Arizona Families Fighting Illicit Drugs, said.
Phoenix honors 104-year-old vet, the last surviving member of ‘Six Triple Eight’
At 104 years old, Major Fannie Griffin-McClendon is living history. She's the last surviving member of the legendary “Six Triple Eight."
How much rain did the Phoenix area get last night?
PHOENIX — The Valley is drying up after a strong monsoon storm moved through Thursday night. Storms mainly impacted the East Valley, but cities in the center of the Phoenix Metro also got some rain. FORECAST: Is more rain on the way for Phoenix?. We looked at data from...
New Phoenix police chief wants 3,000 officers working in his department
PHOENIX — New Phoenix Police Chief Matt Giordano wants more officers patrolling the city than in a decade. However, his department won’t be willing to hire just anyone. “Not everyone deserves to wear a badge,” Giordano told KTAR News 92.3 FM’s The Mike Broomhead Show on Friday. “There’s a lot of good people out there...
Monsoon storms knock out power to thousands, leave damage in the Valley
Strong storms moved through parts of the Valley Thursday evening, knocking out power to thousands of utility customers.
Phoenix Gen Z teacher says classroom cellphone ban signed by Gov. Hobbs will help...
PHOENIX — Gen Z is making its way into the workforce — and into the classroom as young teachers. One of them is Sukhjeet Singh, a 25-year-old teacher at ASU Preparatory Academy. He said being a part of Gen Z comes with advantages, like the perspective needed to...
RAINFALL TOTALS: How much rain has fallen around the Valley?
Strong monsoon storms moved into the Phoenix area, bringing thunderstorms and significant rainfall to the Valley Thursday evening.
Local cross guard in need of the community’s help
Friends and families describe her as warm, caring, and deeply devoted to her community. The post Local cross guard in need of the community’s help appeared first on KYMA .
The power of education and remembrance in combating hate
At the Hilton Family Holocaust Education Center in Phoenix, we are building more than a museum. We are creating a place where the lessons of history meet the moral crossroads of today. Our exhibitions and programs will invite visitors into a space that reveals the power of education and the necessity of remembrance...
Chandler Police shoot, kill break-in suspect
Chandler Police announced Aug. 21 that a suspect in an attempted break-in was shot and killed by an officer during a pursuit early that morning. At about 6:50 a.m., according to a news
