Phoenix AZ

The question of when to turn on the heat in Arizona is a topic that has sparked a lively discussion on social media. The original poster, who recently moved from a colder state, finds it strange to feel chilly even when the indoor temperature is around 80°F, with the outdoor temperature ranging between 57–67°F. They...

PHOENIX — A Valley father left his six-figure corporate job to help some of the community's most marginalized residents by giving haircuts. Richard Agers, 33, traded his management position and steady paycheck to become a traveling barber who provides free haircuts to people experiencing homelessness across the...

PHOENIX (AZFamily) — One person is dead, and two others are hurt after a shooting in west Phoenix on Sunday morning. At about 5 a.m., first responders were dispatched to the area of 27th Avenue and McDowell Road on a reported shooting. Officers arrived and found one man dead...

Owners of electric vehicles are in for some changes when it comes to how long they can sit at a charging station in Tempe. The city recently amended its own ordinance to increase accessibility to chargers. The Downtown Tempe Authority was behind the request for a code revision related to...

Tucked between Surprise and Sun City in Arizona sits a 10-square-mile unsung suburb that quietly attracts families for its affordability and welcoming spirit. Neighboring Surprise is recognized as Niche's 24th best suburb to live in Arizona, yet El Mirage strangely doesn't break the top 35 despite resident praise for...

PHOENIX (AZFamily) — A man died after being hit by several cars on a north Phoenix street on Saturday night. At about 10 p.m., first responders were dispatched to the area of 35th Avenue and Dunlap Avenue for a report of a hit-and-run. When police arrived, they found a...

The Consulate General of Mexico in Phoenix says the Pinal County Sheriff’s Office is working with the immigration and customs enforcement. It recently published this information via social media to the Mexican community. The consulate says it received community concerns and reports from the families of detained...

Earlier this week, the Phoenix City Council delayed a decision on a zoning proposal that would reshape several historic neighborhoods, including Willo and Encanto-Palmcroft. The plan would allow duplexes, triplexes, fourplexes and townhomes — known as “middle housing”— in areas within a mile radius of a city’s...

Jewish food pantries in Phoenix are seeking to be a bulwark against hunger in the Valley now that funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, hangs in the balance amid the federal government shutdown. The East Valley Jewish Community Center, Jewish Family & Children’s Service (JFCS) and the...

PHOENIX — An injured hiker was rescued from a trail on South Mountain Saturday morning, according to authorities. The Phoenix Fire Department said the man injured his leg while he was hiking on the Pima Canyon Trailhead at the Phoenix mountain. >> Download the 12News app for the latest...