Phoenix AZ

Imagine stepping out of your car into an oven—welcome to summer in Phoenix, where even the air feels like it's on fire.

PHOENIX — A woman and a teenage girl were hospitalized, and the suspect remains at large after an Avondale shooting on Friday night. Avondale police received a call regarding gunshots near 111th Avenue and Buckeye Road around 11:50 p.m. Upon arrival, police found two injured people in the area,...

PHOENIX - A man has been arrested for allegedly threatening a facility operated by Maricopa County Human Services, according to the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office. At 1:30 p.m. on Dec. 5, the sheriff's office received a report regarding a potential threat directed at ARIZONA@WORK office, a network helping employers...

SCOTTSDALE, AZ (AZFamily) — A man is in custody after a barricade situation prompted a partial evacuation of a Scottsdale neighborhood Saturday. Around 3 p.m., several officers and tactical units responded to a home near McDowell and Scottsdale roads for a barricade situation. Details are limited, but police say that...

AVONDALE, Ariz. - A double shooting investigation is underway in Avondale, after a woman and teen were found with apparent gunshot wounds on Friday night. Around 11:50 p.m. on Dec. 5, Avondale Police responded to reports of shots fired near South Jean Elizabeth Place and West Flangan Street. A woman...

The holidays are a time for family, but sometimes adults need to slip away from the kids. Maybe there’s a no-kids-allowed holiday party. Perhaps you want to shop for gifts without your child there to see everything. But babysitting is expensive. The average rate is just north of $19 per hour around Phoenix, according...

“This lineup is loaded with incredible talent across the board,” said 2026 WM Phoenix Open Tournament Chairman Jason Eisenberg. “Nelly makes his highly anticipated return to the Birds Nest alongside Ludacris – both living legends who need no introduction. This show is going to be one for the books, with both...

PHOENIX — A man is dead after he was hit by a train in Avondale on Friday afternoon, authorities said. According to the Avondale Police Department, officers responded to reports of a person being struck by train near Dysart Road and Main Street around 3:30 p.m. The preliminary investigation...

SUN CITY, AZ (AZFamily) — Authorities have reopened a major West Valley intersection after a fiery multi-vehicle crash Saturday morning. Just after 6:45 a.m., first responders were dispatched to the intersection of 99th Avenue and Grand Avenue for reports of a serious crash that caused a vehicle fire. While...

PHOENIX — On Thursday, the Phoenix Union High School District (PXU) governing board voted 5-1 to eliminate 167 positions, reducing staff by 6%. District leaders cite a $20 million budget shortfall tied to declining enrollment, noting that 1,824 students left between 2024 and 2025. Custodians, librarians, assistant...