Safford Airport needs $655,000 to keep commercial flights to Phoenix in the air
SAFFORD — Safford Airport operations is asking for an additional $655,000 to keep commercial air service operating between Safford and Phoenix through June 2026. During Monday’s Safford City Council, Airport officials will give a presentation on why the additional funding is needed. In January, Safford contracted...
BNSF and CSX launch Phoenix to Atlanta service ‘aiming to convert OTR freight to...
Railroad giants BNSF and CSX announced new intermodal service products in an effort to compete with trucking for freight. On August 22, 2025, the BNSF and CSX announced the following new services: “These new, customer-focused service products will offer immediate value for customers by increasing flexibility and...
Phoenix metro dominates economic growth rankings for top 10 cities nationwide
Eight cities in metro Phoenix are among the top 10 municipalities nationwide with the strongest economic growth.
9 Places Retirees Are Moving To—That Don’t Want Them There
Retirement migration is nothing new. For decades, older adults have flocked to sunny climates, affordable towns, and scenic communities. But in 2025, not every destination...
East Valley churches unite for Sole 2 Soul Shoe Drive supporting unhoused community
Paz de Cristo Community Center announces the launch of Sole 2 Soul, a community-wide shoe drive partnering with East Valley-area churches throughout October to collect new shoes for unhoused and
New Tempe subcommittee hopes to focus on older residents through age-friendly park, housing
The Tempe City Council announced a new age-friendly subcommittee that will focus on issues ranging from transportation to housing. Vice Mayor Doreen Garlid has a vision. “I think it's really important that we are intentional about looking at the gaps in our community as far as transportation or housing, social...
‘Weapon of mass destruction’: Valley families remember loved ones lost to fentanyl overdose
PHOENIX — National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day is dedicated to raising awareness of the country's deadliest illicit drug. “I’ve probably said I’m so very sorry for your loss maybe about 5,000 times in the last year," Beth Joly, the founder of Arizona Families Fighting Illicit Drugs, said.
Phoenix honors 104-year-old vet, the last surviving member of ‘Six Triple Eight’
At 104 years old, Major Fannie Griffin-McClendon is living history. She's the last surviving member of the legendary “Six Triple Eight."
How much rain did the Phoenix area get last night?
PHOENIX — The Valley is drying up after a strong monsoon storm moved through Thursday night. Storms mainly impacted the East Valley, but cities in the center of the Phoenix Metro also got some rain. FORECAST: Is more rain on the way for Phoenix?. We looked at data from...
New Phoenix police chief wants 3,000 officers working in his department
PHOENIX — New Phoenix Police Chief Matt Giordano wants more officers patrolling the city than in a decade. However, his department won’t be willing to hire just anyone. “Not everyone deserves to wear a badge,” Giordano told KTAR News 92.3 FM’s The Mike Broomhead Show on Friday. “There’s a lot of good people out there...
