10 Old-School Arizona Grocery Markets That Will Make You Feel Like You Stepped Back...
Some grocery stores are built for speed. These Arizona markets seem determined to make you forget what decade you are in. Think creaky floors, handwritten signs, old-fashioned counters, shelves packed close together, and storefronts that have watched generations of shoppers come and go. Some started as neighborhood gro
Circle K Fired This Manager After He Bought a Lottery Ticket Worth $12.8 Million
On November 24, 2025, a customer walked into the Circle K store at 56th Street and Bell Road in Scottsdale, Arizona. The customer asked for about $85 worth of tickets for the state’s “The Pick” lottery, and the clerk printed them. However, the customer only had $60 in cash, so they left the store ...
Phoenix Heat Break Ends as Monsoon Mayhem Slams Valley Tonight
Phoenix is starting Wednesday, August 12, under mostly clear skies and temperatures around 88 degrees, but the calm will not last. The Valley is headed for a high near 100 degrees before showers and thunderstorms become more likely late this afternoon and evening. Storm chances continue overnight, with some activity li
‘I was angry with them:’ Peoria man tells 911 he killed his parents
PEORIA, AZ (AZFamily) — We now know what was said during a 911 call that included a confession from a Peoria man who police say brutally murdered his parents. Jonathan Turk is accused of killing his parents with a hammer and a knife last spring. Police say Turk was angry that his parents put him on medication.
Mesa man arrested after threatening group home staff, instructing son to get knife
MESA, AZ — A Mesa man is accused of threatening staff at a juvenile group home and instructing his son to get a knife and kill a staff member. George Kermit Berckman, 39, was arrested on Aug. 10, 2026, after Mesa police responded to a group home near Country Club Drive and 6th Avenue. A staff member reported receiving
First Alert Day in store for stormy Wednesday across Arizona
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — It’s a First Alert Weather Day with storms ramping up across the state, including in the Valley. Look for a high of 101 degrees in the Valley today under partly sunny skies. Showers and thunderstorms are possible throughout the day. Scattered showers are possible by mid-morning, with an even better
How to protect your electronics during a monsoon storm
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — All it takes is one power surge or lightning strike to ruin electronics, and electricians say they see it regularly. Nik Abbott, electrical supervisor for Parker and Sons, said one of the biggest concerns during a storm is what happens when the power comes back on.
Phoenix garage startup Whatnot raises $545M, pushing valuation to nearly $20B
A live-streaming e-commerce startup that started in a Phoenix garage has raised half a billion dollars in capital, pushing its valuation to nearly $20B as the company eyes international expansion.
Every concert announced for The Rhythm Room’s final run (so far)
The Rhythm Room is set to make a grand exit from the Valley’s music scene, but it’s not going quietly. The iconic Phoenix blues club and music venue recently announced it will close in May 2027 after 35 years of wild nights and memorable shows. Until then, longtime owner Bob Corritore is planning an eight-month farewel
Avondale neighborhood recovering from consecutive severe storms, damage
AVONDALE, Ariz. - Monday night’s storms were an unwelcome sight for the Sage Creek neighborhood in Avondale. "I was shaking a little bit," homeowner Paula Sardinha said. The rain hit as homeowners were still knee-deep in recovery mode after Sunday’s storm sent trees toppling and debris flying all throughout the neighbo

















