Hiker experiencing medical emergency airlifted off Camelback Mountain
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Crews rescued a hiker who experienced a medical emergency on a popular trail Tuesday morning, marking the seventh rescue in recent days across the Valley. Phoenix Fire, along with crews from Tempe and Scottsdale, were called out to a rescue on Echo Canyon Trail at Camelback...
Scottsdale small business owners scramble as Painted Tree Boutiques announces sudden closure
SCOTTSDALE, AZ — Business owners who rent space at Painted Tree Boutiques were told Tuesday morning that the company was ceasing operations, leaving many scrambling. Outside the north Scottsdale store, shop owners were seen moving furniture, pallets of blankets and clothing that they sold on consignment. Erin Winkelman has...
Deadly Rollover Crash Shuts Down I-17 In Phoenix
At approximately 7:20 a.m. on April 12, 2026, a serious rollover crash involving an SUV occurred along northbound I-17 near West Cactus in Phoenix. First responders arrived to find multiple patients involved, including several children. Due to the severity of the incident, the response was upgraded to a full medical assignment, bringing in additional units.
Arizona Welcomes a New IKEA Location
Located at Village Square II shopping center, 4643 E. Cactus Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85032, the 75,000-square-foot store includes over 4,000 products on display with a curated selection of over 3,000 products for immediate takeaway.
Another billion-dollar giant relocating out of California
LOS ANGELES - KB Home, a staple of the Southern California business landscape for decades, announced Tuesday that it will exit its Westwood headquarters next year. The move to Tempe marks a strategic shift for the developer as it seeks to streamline operations and capitalize on Arizona's lower cost of doing business.
Plane Crashes On Busy Phoenix City Street
Drivers in Phoenix witnessed a plane crash take place on a busy city street on the afternoon of Sunday, April 12. Shortly after, firefighters were called out to the intersection of 7th Street and Missouri Avenue in the city's Uptown neighborhood when the aircraft had to make a "forced landing."
New gateway sign to mark Mill Avenue entrance in downtown Tempe
PHOENIX — If you’re traveling around Tempe next week, keep an eye in the sky as Mill Avenue will be getting a new metal gateway sign that spells out the street name in capital, glowing letters. The new welcome signage, which is set to be installed on April...
Data centers, including those in Mesa pose big challenges for state
A new state report warns that the booming growth of data centers and other “large-load” customers in Arizona poses a challenge to grid reliability and electric rates. The Governor’s Office of Resiliency’s Arizona Energy Promise Taskforce calls for “a suite of policy considerations to enable Arizona to accommodate economic growth without compromising grid reliability or unfairly increasing costs for existing customers.”
Active barricade situation underway near Queen Creek
QUEEN CREEK, AZ (AZFamily) — An active law enforcement situation is underway near Queen Creek. Details are extremely limited. Maricopa County Sheriff troopers and Queen Creek police officers are in the area of 194th Street and San Tan Boulevard, trying to get a suspect out of a home. MCSO...
Bruno Mars concerts at State Farm Stadium expected to snarl Glendale traffic
GLENDALE, AZ (AZFamily) — Bruno Mars’ The Romantic Tour stops at State Farm Stadium in Glendale for two nights — Tuesday and Wednesday — and police are warning West Valley commuters to expect heavy traffic and road closures during the evening rush. Glendale police said both...
