Chandler Center for the Arts free summer concerts return in July. Here’s the lineup
While many local arts venues mainly go dark during the sweltering summer months, Chandler Center for the Arts is turning up the volume. The long-running East Valley venue is bringing back its annual summer concert series in July and August with notable local artists and acts being tapped to perform.
Six Flags Great America may close
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Gilbert Public Schools adopts wide-ranging cellphone ban for K-8 students
PHOENIX — K-8 students on Gilbert Public Schools campuses will not be allowed to use their cellphones during the school day beginning this fall, even during breaks between classes and lunch. The new “away for the day” policy was approved by the district’s governing board Tuesday night....
Friend of murdered Colorado woman hopes for justice after husband’s arrest in Gilbert
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — There’s a renewed push for justice in a case that has haunted a Colorado community for more than five years. The lone suspect is behind bars again, arrested in Gilbert after being accused for a second time in the murder of his wife who disappeared on Mother’s Day in 2020.
Arizona’s Family named best TV news team by Phoenix Magazine readers
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Arizona’s Family was recognized by Phoenix Magazine readers as having some of the best talent in the Valley. Phoenix Magazine announced the winners of its annual Readers’ Choice Awards for Best in the Valley on Tuesday. Arizona’s Family was named the best TV News...
Phoenix Boy, 2, Died After First Responders Didn’t Take Him To Hospital Despite Seizure,...
Abraham Clugston, a 2-year-old Phoenix boy, tragically passed after suffering a seizure back in April 2022. At the time, first responders refused to take him to a local hospital, telling his mother she was “overreacting.” Now, Abraham’s family will receive $2 million. As reported by Law &...
54-year-old motorcyclist dies after collision in Phoenix
PHOENIX — A collision involving a motorcyclist in Phoenix on Monday left a man dead, authorities said. Arnold Ramey, 54, was traveling eastbound on Thunderbird Road when an unknown vehicle turned in front of him, according to the Phoenix Police Department. After braking, Ramey became separated from his motorcycle...
Man sentenced for spraying pesticides on produce
A man who sprayed pesticides on produce at a Mesa grocery store was sentenced to one year in prison, with credit for time served. Charles Smith, 27, also received three years' probation for criminal damage and solicitation to commit burglary.
Armed road rage incident caught on Tesla camera
A 47-year-old man faces aggravated assault charges after allegedly pulling a gun on another driver during a road rage incident near Scottsdale Road and Loop 101.
160-mile Phoenix to Tucson passenger rail project will move forward
Plans to build a passenger rail line between Phoenix and Tucson are picking up steam. The Arizona Department of Transportation is moving into the next phase of a federally backed development program. The Federal Railroad Administration recently approved ADOT’s budget and scope for developing a Service Development...