Kyrene School District officials propose 9 school closures. Parents ask them to reconsider
The Kyrene School District is considering closing several schools in response to changing demographics and projected enrollment declines. District officials say Kyrene was built to serve about 20,000 students, but enrollment is expected to drop to 11,000 or 12,000 over the next five years, resulting in a projected $7...
Nationally recognized cardiologists to join Banner Health
Banner Health, a healthcare non-profit with hospitals throughout the Valley and Scottsdale, announced that five nationally recognized cardiovascular specialists from Scottsdale will join the
1-year-old boy dies a week after being pulled out of Tempe apartment complex pool
PHOENIX — A 1-year-old boy died a week after being pulled out of an apartment complex pool in Tempe, authorities announced Tuesday. Officers and firefighters were called to an apartment complex near Baseline and Rural roads in Tempe on Aug. 24 after the child was found in the complex’s pool, according to the Tempe...
This Diner Arguably Has the Best Biscuits and Gravy in Arizona
Have you ever dined at a restaurant with a cause? The Joy Bus Diner in Phoenix is more than just a diner that serves hungry patrons hearty breakfast and lunch dishes; it funds The Joy Bus, a non-profit with a mission to provide and deliver healthy, nutritious meals to cancer patients throughout the Valley. Not […]
Fry’s Electronics store in Phoenix set to be demolished this month
The Fry’s Electronics in Phoenix is set to be sacrificed to the gods of law and order this month. On Tuesday, city of Phoenix officials issued a demolition permit to tear down the shuttered big-box retail store at 40th Avenue and Thunderbird Road that closed in 2021, best known for its distinctive Aztec theme and...
Trio charged with bias crime after violent rest area incident in Oregon
LINCOLN COUNTY, Ore. (KATU) — On Aug. 30, Oregon State Police responded to a chaotic scene at the Van Duzer rest area on State Route 18, where an assault involving a machete chase was reported. The incident led to the arrest of three people after a pursuit by law...
RAINFALL TOTALS: How much rain has fallen around the Valley? September 1, 2025
Rain and thunderstorms are moving through the Valley on this Labor Day, bringing heavy rain, high winds, lightning and dust to the area and putting a damper on outdoor holiday plans!
Arizona artist donates 1,000 paintings to homeless shelter
PHOENIX (CNN, KYMA/KECY) - An artist in Arizona is adding color to those who need it, one canvas at a time. 85-year-old Betsy Vincent recently donated more than 1,000 original paintings to Saint Vincent de Paul's De Paul Manor Shelter. Every resident who stays there gets to take home a...
This Arizona ZIP code ranked as 6th most popular place to move in 2025....
The metro Phoenix area is home to one of the hottest ZIP codes to move to in the country, according to a new report. And they're not talking about the weather. MovingPlace , a moving services company analyzed over 6 million moves booked through Porch Group, a company that provides home-selling and moving services....
ABC15 LISTENS: How do you feel about the Valley’s explosive growth?
No matter where you go, especially across the Valley, it's easy to spot the signs of our growth - and sometimes the growing pains.