Tempe AZ

To paraphrase William Shakespeare when it comes to summer in Arizona: “Methinks thou doth protest too much.”. After living in Mesa for more than six decades, I can say we have become a community of wimps. Every summer, for at least four months, complaints about the broiling heat grow louder and climate change and the...

In Phoenix, there’s a BBQ joint where the beef ribs aren’t just a meal – they’re a religious experience. Frasher’s Smokehouse sits unassumingly on Indian School Road, but inside those doors awaits a carnivore’s paradise that will haunt your dreams in the best possible way.

Two people were hospitalized after being rescued off Camelback Mountain Saturday afternoon, according to the Phoenix Fire Department.

PHOENIX — Ending the spread of HIV in Arizona may become more difficult if federal funding is cut or eliminated. Phoenix is one of many cities that are a part of the Fast Track Cities initiative, an effort to combine local resources and leadership to end new HIV infections by 2030. Angel Algarin, a professor and...

With the Tempe Police Department unveiling its revamped Forensic Services Unit, residents can anticipate a new phase of crime-solving expertise in the city. A recent press release details the transformation that, under the guidance of Police Chief Ken McCoy, took two years to come to fruition. Since June 16, a squad...

Phoenix, Arizona – This summer’s monsoon has left Arizona parched, with rainfall and lightning activity across the state well below normal through July 25. Persistent southwest flow has kept deep tropical moisture from reaching the region, leaving much of Arizona—especially the Phoenix metro—dry as July draws to a...

Looking for amazing seafood in Arizona without the fancy frills?. These 8 seafood spots offer fresh ocean flavors and casual atmospheres that locals love!. 1. Knock Kneed Lobster (Phoenix) Don’t let the rustic exterior fool you. This place is a Phoenix institution that seafood lovers have been flocking to...

The East Valley has a new jewel in its entertainment crown, and it’s making waves far beyond Chandler. This past weekend, after all the construction dust settled, Santan Mountain Casino finally opened its doors with a grand celebration south of Chandler, Arizona. Modern design merges cultural heritage with a fresh...

PHOENIX — A man is in custody after being found asleep behind the wheel of a running car with a gun nearby, prompting a SWAT response and evacuations in a north Phoenix neighborhood early Saturday morning. It happened just before 2 a.m. near 35th Avenue and Thunderbird Road, according...

GLENDALE, AZ (AZFamily) — A motorcyclist is fighting for their life after being hit by a car in Glendale on Friday night, and police are searching for the driver involved. Glendale police were called to a crash involving a motorcycle and a vehicle near 69th Avenue and Bethany Home Road. The motorcyclist was taken to...