Tempe AZ

PHOENIX, AZ (AZFamily) — A woman is dead after a violent crash involving a semi-truck at the Phoenix-Tolleson border early Saturday morning. Just before 4 a.m., Phoenix firefighters were in the area of 75th Avenue and Sherman Drive, north of Buckeye Road, when they saw that an SUV and a semi-truck had crashed.

TEMPE, Ariz. — A shooting investigation is underway on Saturday morning along Mill Avenue in Tempe. Police said they are investigating a shooting near Mill Avenue and 5th Street. One person was taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries. A road closure is in place along Mill Avenue from...

The following street restrictions and closures have been identified; however, others may be put in place to address public safety concerns during the event. Saturday, March 28 

TEMPE, AZ (AZFamily) — The Tempe City Council voted Thursday to rename the March 31 holiday from Cesar Chavez Day to Women Farmworkers’ Day, following sexual assault allegations against Chavez. City officials said the one-time change is meant to honor women who were part of the farmworker movement,...

At 5-foot-2, Helen Iversen might seem small in stature. But after years of caring for others, those who know her say she’s a giant. Iversen, a resident of Fellowship Square on Brown Road in Mesa, recently turned 100. She was born the youngest of nine children on a homestead...

Families at Scales Technology Academy and Holdeman Elementary are bringing science and engineering home with new at‑home STEM kits. The kits, distributed by Tempe Elementary Schools, include a storybook, bilingual activity guide, and materials for hands‑on building challenges. Each activity encourages kids to design,...

PHOENIX — The Phoenix Police Department is holding the grand opening of its new police headquarters on Friday morning, replacing the more than 50-year-old headquarters near 7th Avenue and West Washington Street. The new headquarters will be located near 1st Avenue and West Washington Street. Officials said this...

PHOENIX – Cesar Chavez High School will officially be renamed following sexual abuse allegations against the late labor leader. The Phoenix Union High School District voted to change the high school’s name Thursday night, with governing board members condemning any abuse and standing with victims of abuse. The...

EPD: Man arrested after road rage incident escalates to shooting at Village Green apartments.

Cat lovers of the Valley are getting a new spot to meet some furry friends. PHX Cat Cafe has opened a second location in north Phoenix, offering more space for its resident felines to interact with locals who can’t get enough of them. The 8,200-square-foot space at 4330 W....