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Phoenix brings a special driving challenge that often surprises newcomers, especially during those dry months when temperatures keep rising. Someone choosing a vehicle for this type of location should consider heat tolerance, long-distance comfort, air-conditioning strength, and engine cooling efficiency. Regular...

The Arizona Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration Committee has announced the honorees for the 2026 AZ MLK Awards for Excellence in Service. The awards recognize individuals, organizations, and businesses that have demonstrated significant commitment to advancing Dr. King’s vision of civic engagement through...

When Barry Schwartz began visiting the city’s tow yard with alarming regularity, he knew it was time to get out of San Francisco. “My car was towed like three times a month,” he said, and nearly “everything I made went to tickets.” Frustrated by an army of meter maids and the constant struggle to find a parking spot,...

The Phoenix Zoo is excited to announce the birth of a female Masai giraffe!  A 12-year-old female named Sunshine gave birth to the calf on Nov. 16 at the Phoenix Zoo. The birth is the

Charles “Chuck” Reeves was a bit lost after serving in the Navy for several years. The transition into becoming a civilian again proved more daunting than he expected, and floating from job to job, Reeves struggled to find employment. He became homeless, living out of his car. “I’d planned to stay in San Diego,”...

MESA, Ariz. — Two masked men are accused of stealing nearly $9,000 in trading cards from a Mesa game store in just 30 seconds, but one suspect's attempt to sell the stolen merchandise led to his arrest. Jason Tatman, 40, was arrested by Mesa Police Dec. 5 in connection...

From an East Valley city rejecting a controversial plan to build a massive data center to a homicide investigation at an Ahwatukee apartment complex, here's a look at some of your top headlines for the morning of December 12. 1. Chandler says no to massive data center. What we know:...

TEMPE, Ariz. - We are diving deeper into the records of a Tempe bar that has been under fire over allegations of underage drinking and its connection to a deadly hit-and-run. The 252-page report from the ongoing Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control investigation into Tempe Tavern is raising questions...

TEMPE, AZ (AZFamily) — What started as a desperate swim in a Tempe canal ended with teamwork, cheers, and one safe pup. According to Tempe police, officers got a call earlier this week about a dog stuck in a canal. The dog seemed to be getting tired from swimming, so officers and Tempe Fire Medical Rescue all jumped...

TEMPE, AZ — One person is dead after a crash along Loop 202 Red Mountain in Tempe early Thursday morning. Arizona Department of Public Safety officials say a motorcyclist was involved in the collision in the westbound lanes of Loop 202 near Priest Drive. DPS initially reported an "injury"...