Massive 60-year-old tree toppled by storm in Litchfield Park
A 60-year-old tree that stood for generations came crashing down after a powerful storm swept through Litchfield Park. Here's a look at the damage left behind.
The Best End-of-Summer Restaurant Deals in Phoenix
August is known for back-to-school deals on essentials like glue, backpacks, chic new outfits, and yes, even pizza. Across the Valley, restaurants are helping families ease into the school-year routine with promotions that make dining out a convenient—and often budget-friendly—option on busy weeknights. Other restauran
Back-to-back haboobs blanketed Phoenix with dangerous levels of dust
Two late-night dust storms that swept across the Phoenix area last week were among the most intense to hit the region in years, reaching the highest level on a severity scale developed by Arizona State University researchers. Both haboobs were classified as Category 5 storms, with wind speeds of about...
Glendale couple accused of walking kids in 108-degree heat after Cardinals practice
GLENDALE, AZ (AZFamily) — A couple is facing a child abuse charge after Glendale police said they walked with their children in extreme heat after the Arizona Cardinals’ open practice last weekend. According to court documents, a woman reported seeing Ryan and May Mullin seemingly intoxicated and stumbling...
Storm damages Avondale homes with flying pipes: Here’s who may pay
At least eight metal pipes blew from a nearby field and construction site into the residential Avondale neighborhood Sunday night. The debris smashed cement block walls, shattered roof tiles, damaged cars and came to rest against homes. An insurance expert says the damage will likely be classified as an “act of God,” t
WATCH: Gilbert teen’s act of kindness makes its way around the globe
When 14-year-old Royal Cothrun stopped to help a confused woman wandering in 105º heat, he thought he was simply doing the right thing. What happened next has been anything but ordinary.
Working in extreme Arizona heat, what protections are there?
This is the first summer under new statewide heat safety recommendations for workers who can’t escape Arizona’s scorching temperatures.
Newly-released body camera footage shows Barry Morphew’s Arizona arrest
Newly-released body camera footage of the June 2025 arrest of Barry Morphew in Arizona shows a calm situation where the suspect only asks a few questions while being handcuffed after a traffic stop.
Roofs ripped off mobile homes among storm damage in Glendale
A powerful storm tore through Glendale, ripping roofs off mobile homes and leaving widespread damage across the area.
Security, EMT, homeless advocates scrap on blazing Phoenix sidewalk
The advocate spoke gently to the slumped over woman propped up against her on the curb. “Anna, they are going to put you in the ice bag,” Sophia Elicia said. “You have to wake up. Hey, baby, they are going to put you in the ice bag, OK?”

















