Tempe AZ

The Valley is hopping, and not in the fun nightlife way. A startling number of grasshoppers have popped up across the Phoenix area this week, splattering windshields, piling in parking lots and unnerving commuters. Residents and drivers across the metro are posting photos and videos of the insects clinging to cars,...

PHOENIX — A woman has died after she was pulled from a backyard pool in Phoenix on Friday. The Phoenix Police Department responded to reports of a drowning at about 1:30 p.m. near 83rd Avenue and Camelback Road. Upon arrival, crews found an unconscious woman in the backyard pool of the residence.

GILBERT, AZ (AZFamily) — A man accused of breaking into a home and later stabbing a man last week near downtown Gilbert has been arrested. Jose Casimiro Ramirez, 45, was taken into custody in connection with the case in which police say he forced his way into a home and later stabbed a man.

The heat wave didn't stop there. Arizona town shatters record for highest March temperature ever recorded in the US first appeared on The Cool Down .

Is it dramatic to say a lemon-filled treat changed my life? Because in the heat of Arizona, we take our snack breaks very seriously, especially when a world-famous chef is the one calling the shots behind the scenes. This cozy little corner has become the talk of the town, blending...

A murder trial for a former Phoenix Police officer Germayne Cunningham and his wife Lisa is now on pause, due to issues with evidence collected by Goodyear Police.

Farm union workers speak out on rape allegations involving Cesar Chavez, raising questions about the claims and Chavez’s lasting legacy.

TEMPE (AZFamily) — Volunteers with the non-profit AZ Hugs worked to find relief for people experiencing homelessness as temperatures rose to triple digits this week. The non-profit had a day and a half to plan pop-up cooling centers after the rapid temperature increase. Francisco Garza and his dog, Phat...

TEMPE, AZ (AZFamily) — Harrison Ford will speak to Arizona State University’s undergraduate Class of 2026 at spring commencement, the university announced Thursday. The 83-year-old actor, best known for his roles in the “Star Wars” and “Indiana Jones” franchises, will deliver the commencement address on May 11 at...

ASU is working to implement a three-year bachelor's degree in education for the Fall 2026 semester. Proponents of the 90-credit program said it will reduce the barriers to becoming a teacher, particularly in special education. Carole Basile, the dean of the Mary Lou Fulton College for Teaching and Learning...