A Category 3 dust storm swallowed metro Phoenix and grounded flights
Flights at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport ground to a halt after a wall of dust rolled across the metro area, dropping visibility to near zero and forcing the National Weather Service to issue both a Dust Storm Warning and an Airport Weather Warning for the region. The event registered as a Category 3 on the
3-year-old dies a month after being found in Phoenix apartment pool
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — A 3-year-old boy has died about a month after he was spotted floating in a central Phoenix apartment complex pool, Phoenix police confirmed Monday. The victim’s name has not been released. The Maricopa County Office of the Medical Examiner ruled drowning the cause of death, police said.
Storms possible for Phoenix area early this week
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Highs will climb to around 106 this afternoon, right on par with the average for this time of year. There is a 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms in the Valley this evening and tonight, with the best chances across the higher terrain east of Phoenix. Even if rain doesn’t reach the Valley, outf
Phoenix Swelters At 104 As Valley Braces For Steamy Night And Spotty Storms
Monday, July 20, 2026 — Phoenix rolled into the workweek under muggy, mostly cloudy skies, with temperatures headed for the low triple digits and an afternoon high near 104°F. Overnight, the heat will barely let up, with lows stuck in the mid-80s across the lower desert. A small chance of spotty evening thunderstorms c
Former Mesa High School official claims that an inaccurate police report destroyed his career
A former Mesa High School administrator filed a $750,000 notice of claim against the city of Mesa last month over a disputed police report he says destroyed his career. David Klecka alleges that an inaccurate police report about a fight on campus contributed to him losing his job as athletic director and assistant prin
Shooting at short-term rental has Phoenix residents calling for tougher restrictions
A video recorded more than 30 gunshots from multiple guns and showed people taking cover in their vehicles as the shooting continued.
Fake Bank ‘Fraud Cops’ Hit Gilbert as $24K Vanishes in Card Swindle
Gilbert police say a Phoenix man is under arrest after a slick crew posing as bank fraud investigators talked a local resident into handing over a debit card, a move that investigators say cleared nearly $24,000 from the victim’s account. Detectives report the card was then used for a string of unauthorized withdrawals
3 accused of stealing $38K+ in paint theft ring across Phoenix area, Pinal County
GOODYEAR, AZ (AZFamily) — Three people were arrested after investigators say they spent nearly two months burglarizing construction site storage containers across the West Valley and Pinal County, stealing thousands of dollars worth of paint. Jose Zepeda Zepeda, 28, Rogelio Zepeda Zepeda, 32, and Nicole Gallardo, 21, w
Dining Out With Jaime Cerreta of Arizona Candy and TV Fame
Recently we had the opportunity to meet up with Jaime Cerreta, a news anchor for Arizona’s Family and host of Jaime’s Local Love, to share a few bites at one of her favorite local hangouts, JT’s Bar & Grill. Cerreta vouched for its motto as “Arcadia’s Friendly Neighborhood Dive Bar” and it was evident from the moment w
Bojangles Debuts Famous Carolina Flavor with First Arizona Restaurant
PHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul 20, 2026-- Bojangles , the legendary, Carolina-born chain celebrated for its iconic chicken and biscuits, has officially landed in the Phoenix DMA. The new restaurant, located at 3765 S. Val Vista Drive in Gilbert, Ariz., officially opened its doors to the public today at 5 a.m. This press

















