Activist groups turn in signatures in attempt to overturn large group ordinance at Tempe...
Community advocate groups have turned in over 3,800 signatures in an attempt to send a Tempe ordinance expanding park use requirements for large groups to voters. The issue surrounds a newly adopted Tempe ordinance that would require a special permit for any event with 30 people or more. The cost for the reservations...
More than 50 animals rescued from heat, found without food or water
Officials expect to file charges this week after dozens of animals, including a zebra and a bull, were rescued from a property after being left in the heat without food or water.
Baby girl fighting for her life after being pulled from Laveen backyard pool
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — A 1-year-old girl is fighting for her life after being pulled from a backyard pool in Laveen, a neighborhood in Phoenix, on Monday. Firefighters responded to a home near Southern and 43rd avenues for reports of a drowning. When crews arrived on the scene, a family member was performing CPR on the...
Arizona State Fair Unveils 2025 Concert Lineup with The Format, AJR, Reik, Brett Eldredge,...
The Arizona State Fair will host the 2025 Coliseum Concert Series, featuring artists from genres including heavy metal and country. The series will begin on September 27 with the reunion performance of Arizona-born indie band The Format, according to Phoenix New Times. The Arizona State Fair will feature a diverse...
Phoenix Is Facing A Heat Crisis. Here’s A Glimpse of Our Climate Future
Phoenix is no stranger to hot summers, but even for a desert city that is accustomed to heat, the extreme heat it’s facing now is next level. With record-breaking temperatures becoming the new normal, scientists say Phoenix and much of the Southwest are entering uncharted territory when it comes to heat, which could...
JPMorgan Chase Employee Accidentally Unfreezes Scammer’s Stolen Money, Triggering $20,000 Loss for Arizona Couple
An Arizona couple is reportedly out $20,000 after a Chase Bank employee accidentally unfroze funds taken by a scammer. In March, the couple received a text asking if they authorized a $399 Zelle payment to “Susan Smith,” according to a new report from 12 News. They replied “No”...
8 Legendary Seafood Restaurants In Arizona That Locals Can’t Get Enough
Who knew Arizona’s desert landscape would be home to seafood spots that locals absolutely adore?. These 8 seafood treasures deliver ocean-fresh delights and amazing flavors that keep Arizona residents coming back for more!. 1. Lure Fish House (Scottsdale) This crisp white building with classic awnings doesn’t hint at...
Alleged Phoenix kidnapper indicted, rearrested days after jail release
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Police say the Valley man accused of a violent kidnapping is now back behind bars this week. Phoenix police confirmed to Arizona’s Family that Timothy James Wood was arrested Monday on a felony grand jury warrant related to a case where he reportedly locked his girlfriend in a shed for two weeks...
Billy Fire: Murphy Ranch residents ordered to evacuate
A community northeast of the Valley has been ordered to evacuate their homes amid a lightning-caused wildfire that has burned thousands of acres.
Human remains discovered on South Mountain, police investigating
PHOENIX — Phoenix police say human remains have been found at South Mountain. Officials said Monday morning that crews were notified about human remains discovered in a remote area of the mountain. Due to the terrain and heat, officials are working to recover the remains. Further details about the...
