Tempe AZ

I’ve done a lot of waiting in my life. Waiting for concert tickets, for coffee after a rough night, even for my dog to finally decide which bush deserves his attention. But nothing tests (or rewards) patience quite like showing up at an Arizona BBQ joint before the sun’s fully awake.

TEMPE, Ariz. - A body found at a construction site in Tempe on Wednesday is believed to be that of a 91-year-old man who has been missing for more than a week. "This recovery follows several days of searching for missing community member, 91-year-old Apolonio Romero," officials said in a statement released on Jan....

PHOENIX - Phoenix Police said a Laveen teenager has been booked into jail in connection with a man's death back in 2025, accused of killing his neighbor and then living in his victim's home for weeks. What we know:. In a statement released late on Jan. 13, investigators identified the...

In January 2025, Glendale police officers were searching for a domestic violence suspect when they located 46-year-old Dillon Siebeck in a city park. Despite Siebeck not matching the description of the suspect — a 23-year-old Latino man — officer Juan Gonzales shot and killed him. On Dec. 31,...

John Mellencamp is set to bring his Dancing Words Tour – The Greatest Hits to Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre in Phoenix on Aug. 9. This is a landmark tour for Mellencamp, marking his first time performing all his most beloved songs in a single night, some of which have not been played live in many years. Fans can...

GLENDALE, AZ (AZFamily) — Police are searching for a suspect after a woman was hurt while handing out food in the West Valley early Wednesday afternoon. Glendale police were called to the area of 58th Drive and Palmaire Avenue, near Grand and Glendale avenues, around 1 p.m. Investigators say...

PHOENIX — Maricopa County Sheriff Jerry Sheridan said he has no issue taking action against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) if anything unlawful occurs in metro Phoenix. The Bulwark reported on Jan. 2 that the Valley will likely become the next hotspot of activity involving ICE, from arrests and...

It’s not an easy week for multiple public school systems in the Valley as they try to balance budgets while facing major funding challenges spurred by declining enrollment. In the East Valley, both Higley Unified School District and Chandler Unified School District are looking to cut millions from their budgets by...

PHOENIX – Verizon said Wednesday it was experiencing technical difficulties that affected cellphone customers in Arizona and across the U.S. “We are aware of an issue impacting wireless voice and data services for some customers,” a spokesperson for the telecom giant said in a statement. “Our engineers are engaged...

Full disclosure: I once cried-not from emotion, but from the sheer volume of tamales consumed-during a visit to a Mesa buffet. My wife still brings it up at dinner parties. In Arizona, buffets aren’t just places to eat. They’re cultural landmarks, neighborhood legends, and sacred ground where the cornbread...