1 hospitalized after pickup truck crashes into central Phoenix apartment
PHOENIX — A man was hospitalized after a pickup truck crashed into an apartment in central Phoenix on Wednesday morning, according to the city's police department. Around 5 a.m., police received calls that a truck had crashed into an apartment near 7th Avenue and Buckeye Road. Upon arrival, officers...
PD: Two vehicles crash into homes just hours apart in Phoenix
PHOENIX — Phoenix police are investigating after two vehicles crashed into buildings, with both incidents happening just hours apart. The first incident happened near 48th Street and Baseline Road just before 11 p.m. on Tuesday. Two vehicles were reportedly involved in the crash, including one that had crashed into...
Glendale will host DroneArt Show: Harry Potter
Warner Bros. Discovery Global Experiences and Fever, a tech platform for discovering culture and live entertainment, will host DroneArt Show: Harry Potter, an air drone spectacle, in Glendale on Friday, May 1, and Saturday, May 2, as part of its international tour kicking off in 2026 alongside the 25 Years of Magic celebrations.
Queen Creek woman builds massive online following through Costco posts
QUEEN CREEK, AZ (AZFamily) — A Queen Creek mom has built a following out of her love for Costco — sharing deals, new products and honest reviews with more than 1 million followers. Angela Ackerman runs the Instagram page “Costco Guides,” where she posts videos from inside the...
Man dead after police shooting in Midtown Phoenix business lot
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — A man is dead after a police shooting outside of a busy Midtown Phoenix food and shopping area late Wednesday morning. Officers were involved in a shooting near 7th Avenue and McDowell Road around 10 a.m. The shooting may have stemmed from an unrelated case out of Tolleson, Phoenix Police Sgt. Jen Zak said, but didn’t elaborate.
Arizona’s spaceport push: Yuma for launch, Sierra Vista for re-entry
YUMA, AZ — A mission is underway to make sure Arizona has a place in the lucrative future of outer space. The first-ever Arizona Space Congress is happening Wednesday in downtown Phoenix, bringing together leaders from aerospace, defense, education, government, investment, law, energy, technology, and economic development. The goal...
Phoenix Inches Toward Summer With 89 Today And Mid-90s On Deck
Wednesday, April 29, 2026 — Phoenix rolled into the day with a mild 66°F (19°C) start and is headed for a high near 89°F under mostly sunny skies. With low humidity and light south breezes, the air will feel very dry, and temperatures are still on course to slide into the lower 90s by Friday, with mid‑90s expected across the Valley...
Phoenix doctor testing new pancreatic cancer drug shown to potentially double patient survival rates
PHOENIX — A new pancreatic cancer drug being tested by doctors in Phoenix is showing promise, potentially doubling survival rates for patients compared to chemotherapy alone. Pancreatic cancer is one of the deadliest forms of the disease, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Only one out...
Walmart adds 7 EV charging stations in and around Mesa
MESA, AZ (AZFamily) — Charging an electric car in the East Valley could soon be as simple as grabbing groceries. Walmart has teamed up with ABB E-mobility to install its A400 All-in-one DC fast chargers at seven locations in the East Valley. They are:. 2555 W Apache Trl, Apache...
Phoenix plans tougher water cuts as Colorado River crisis grows
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — The city of Phoenix is planning substantial water conservation measures ahead of expected cuts to the Valley’s share of water from the Colorado River. The federal government is expected to make deeper cuts before the end of the year since Arizona, neighboring states and tribes were not able to agree on a new plan to rein in water use.
