Phoenix dad missing for months likely a victim of murder, family says
A 26-year-old father of three who went missing from north Phoenix in the summer of 2025 is suspected to have been murdered. Kyle Smith was last known to be alive July 14, 2025, while talking to his wife on his cell phone, which was later found in front of Country Gables Park on Banff Lane near North 35th Avenue, the...
After nearly a year, stolen Scottsdale chihuahua finds his way home
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — For almost a year, Jax the chihuahua was just a cold case. The small dog was missing and his owner was left wondering if she'd ever see him again. Now, thanks to a fresh tip and a microchip scan, Scottsdale police said the little pup is finally back where he belongs.
Phoenix, AZ Weather Alert Today: Near-100° Heat Could Impact I-10 Travel
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Phoenix, AZ – A rare March heat wave is building across the western United States today, with temperatures forecast to surge 20 to 30 degrees above normal through the weekend. Desert cities including...
Spring training games moves due to extreme heat in Phoenix-area
Several spring training games across the Valley have been moved to evenings as temperatures peak in the 100s for the first time this weekend.
Median home price cut biggest in Scottsdale
Valley home sellers last month gave a little more leeway on their listing price than their counterparts did the previous February in order to make a sale and Scottsdale sellers led the pack, according to a new analysis. Information Market analyst Paridhi Saboo said the analysis showed sellers began this...
Peoria Unified votes to close 2 elementary schools, superintendent resigns
PEORIA, AZ (AZFamily) — The Peoria Unified School District Governing Board voted Thursday to close two elementary schools. The board voted unanimously to close Kachina Elementary School and Pioneer Elementary School, both effective for the 2026-27 school year. Students from Kachina will be redirected to Canyon...
New video reveals moments before Mesa mother killed
A new video captured the eerie moments before a Mesa mother of seven was shot and killed on her neighbor's front doorstep. FOX 10's Taylor Wirtz has the latest developments in the case involving a special agent with the Attorney General's Office.
Suspect at large after shooting wife at Glendale home
GLENDALE, AZ (AZFamily) — Police are searching for a man they say shot his wife at their Glendale home Saturday evening. Officers say just after 6 p.m., a husband and wife were arguing outside of their home near 71st and Glendale avenues. During the argument, the adult son of...
Suspects, victims identified after fatal shooting at Tempe motel
PHOENIX — The suspects and victim connected to the fatal Motel 6 shooting in Tempe were identified Friday. The shooting took place Monday near Broadway Road and Roosevelt Street around 11 p.m., according to the Tempe Police Department. Officers who responded to the scene learned that three people had been involved in...
Suspect dies after officer fires gun during domestic violence call
An officer fatally shot a man armed with a rifle near 35th Avenue and Osborn after responding to a domestic violence call Friday night.
