Firefighters gain control of brush fire at bottom of the Salt River
LAVEEN, AZ (AZFamily) — Firefighters have gained control of a brush fire near the Salt River that sent a pillar of smoke over part of Phoenix. Around 6:30 a.m., crews responded to reports of a brush fire in the area of 51st Avenue and Broadway Road in Laveen. Arizona’s...
Phoenix speed cameras capture more than 130,000 speeding events in about 2 months
If you recently sped in front of one of the city of Phoenix’s 17 photo safety cameras, you may be among the thousands of drivers who received a traffic citation. The city of Phoenix says these cameras, which are placed along various roadways have helped capture roughly 132,000 speeding events from March 25 to May 31.
Family mourns hiker who died in 40-foot fall on South Mountain
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — A hiker fell 40 feet to his death on South Mountain in the middle of the day Friday. Investigators are still trying to figure out what went wrong, but they say there’s no sign of foul play. Family members of the victim tell us his...
FedEx shutters Phoenix facility, lays off 101 workers as part of network overhaul
FedEx is laying off 101 workers and shuttering operations at a Phoenix facility as part of a major company-wide shift to streamline its shipment processes. The delivery services company filed a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification, or WARN letter, with Arizona’s Department of Economic Security on June 2 for it
New e-bike curbs may be in store for Gilbert
Gilbert officials are poised to impose tougher regulations on e-bikes as complaints, crashes and enforcement actions continue to rise. In the past few months, so many complaints of reckless e-bike riding have been filed with Gilbert Police that the department is ramping up its enforcement operations. And on Tuesday, Ju
You’d Never Expect The Incredible Food Coming Out Of This Humble Arizona Roadside Eatery
Tucked along East Indian School Road in Phoenix, Arizona, The Stand Arcadia Burger Shoppe looks like just another roadside stop — but one bite will change your mind completely. This no-frills drive-thru spot has earned a loyal following by serving up fresh, never-frozen burgers made from locally sourced ingredients.
Cops Nab North Phoenix Driver After Hit-and-Run Seriously Hurts Two
A late-night drive near a north Phoenix apartment complex turned violent Friday when an allegedly impaired driver plowed into a man and a woman, then tried to take off, according to police. Both victims were rushed to a hospital with serious injuries and are expected to survive, and witnesses at the scene quickly stepp
Since 1958, This Iconic Arizona Ice Cream Shop Has Been Serving Smiles One Scoop...
Tucked along North Scottsdale Road in the heart of Old Town Scottsdale, Sugar Bowl has been scooping up joy since 1958. With its bubbly pink walls, retro booths, and classic soda fountain charm, this beloved ice cream parlor feels like a sweet trip back in time. Families have been passing...
Tempe company uses robots to write 30,000 custom letters daily
A Tempe business named Handwrytten is using custom-built robots to write and mail 30,000 handwritten letters a day. Organizations like the American Cancer Society of Arizona use the service to efficiently send personalized mail that makes recipients feel valued. Parents are increasingly utilizing the company's website
Phoenix Union Pulls a U-Turn, OKs 15 Campus Cops Across High Schools
The Phoenix Union High School District is bringing back police in a big way. The governing board voted Thursday to accept state funding that will put 15 full-time school resource officers on campuses next school year, more than tripling the number of dedicated officers currently in place and signaling a sharp shift fro
