More than 20 Valley schools close doors as ESA program grows
Beginning in 2025, more than 20 public schools in neighborhoods across the Valley have closed or are in the process of shutting their doors. A decline in the number of students enrolling into public schools is a major contributing factor as to why schools are closing their doors for good.
Man dead after ‘tragic incident’ involving car that rolled back in Peoria
Peoria police officers are investigating a deadly incident in a neighborhood near El Mirage and Jomax roads.
Colorado River rafter’s final message before his death says everything about his life
Aaron Benjamin, 30, died last Thursday while rowing Hance Rapid at mile 76.5 of the Grand Canyon. Aaron Benjamin’s final social media post before he left for the Colorado River was environmentalist Edward Abbey’s credo that “wilderness is not a luxury but a necessity of the human spirit.”
Peoria Cops Swarm Vistancia Block After Fatal Traffic Mystery
A normally quiet stretch of Peoria's Vistancia neighborhood turned into an active investigation Tuesday after a fatal traffic incident left one person dead, according to police. Detectives spent hours at a residential scene near El Mirage Road and Vistancia Boulevard, carefully documenting the area as officers...
Phoenix hospital agrees to pay $5 million to resolve ‘kickback’ allegations
PHOENIX — An orthopedic surgery hospital in Phoenix and other parties have agreed to pay $5.6 million to resolve kickback allegations investigated by the federal government. The U.S. Department of Justice announced Tuesday a settlement had been reached with OASIS Hospital, Dignity/USP Phoenix Surgery Centers and...
Active investigation underway involving DEA in west Phoenix
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — An active investigation involving Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) agents and other law enforcement is ongoing in west Phoenix late Tuesday morning. While details remain limited at this time, the incident was reported at a parking lot near 67th Avenue and Van Buren Street around 10 a.m.
Phoenix Experts Weigh In: Best Company for Extending HVAC System Lifespan in Arizona
Air conditioners, furnaces and heat pumps in Arizona are prone to faster wear and tear due to the state’s desert conditions. The weather is beyond anyone’s control, but the climate inside the house isn’t. Proper maintenance helps maximize HVAC system lifespans, while adequate insulation and an airtight building...
Deer Valley Gunfire Leaves Man Clinging To Life Near North Stack
A man is in the hospital with life-threatening injuries after a shooting Monday night in the Deer Valley area of north Phoenix, turning a routine weeknight into a crime scene near one of the city’s busiest freeway interchanges. According to AZFamily, Phoenix police were called out around 8:45 p.m....
Arizona Weather Alert: Rain/Snow Chance Extended March 1-5 in Phoenix, Flagstaff
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Phoenix, Ariz. – A warmer-than-normal start to March is expected across Arizona, with mild desert air favoring rain in lower elevations and periods of snow confined mainly to higher terrain from Sunday,...
Circle K manager sued after buying $12.8 million winning lottery ticket left behind by...
A Scottsdale, Arizona, convenience store manager is at the center of one of the most legally bizarre lottery disputes in Arizona history — accused of clocking out, changing clothes and purchasing a $12.8 million winning ticket
