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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 20, 2023Assistant Phoenix fire chief a mentor, educator for Black firefighters
Tim Gammage, an assistant chief with the Phoenix Fire Department, believes there is a high level importance of mentorship and Black history.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 20, 2023Semiconductor technologies manufacturing facility begins operations in Peoria
Semiconductor modification company HyRel Technologies announced it began operating out of its Peoria manufacturing facility.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 19, 2023Weekend wrap-up: Here are the biggest Arizona stories from Feb. 17-19
Here are some of the biggest stories that headlined the Arizona news cycle during the weekend.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 19, 2023Police investigating fatal parking lot shooting in Phoenix
A man died and a woman was injured after a shooting occurred at a Phoenix parking lot on Saturday afternoon, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 19, 2023USDA providing nearly $66 million for rural Arizona health care, infrastructure
The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced nearly $66 million in federal grants to assist rural development in Arizona.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 19, 2023
Co-owners of Phoenix’s HobNob’s to pay restitution for failing to pay taxes
Co-owners of the downtown Phoenix restaurant HobNob's have been ordered to pay restitution and fines for failing to pay taxes.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 18, 2023Gov. Katie Hobbs appoints cabinet members for real estate, insurance
Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs on Friday announced two new members of her cabinet focused on real estate and finance.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 18, 2023Meeting about Loop 101, I-10 interchange ramp changes set for next week
The Arizona Department of Transportation will conduct a public meeting next week regarding potential changes to the Loop 101 and Interstate 10 interchange in the West Valley.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 18, 202312-year-old dies after getting hit by vehicle in north Phoenix
A 12-year-old boy died after getting struck by a vehicle on Friday evening in north Phoenix, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 18, 2023Man taking down materials at State Farm Stadium dies after getting dragged by ATV
A man is dead after he was dragged by an ATV while taking down materials at State Farm Stadium, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 18, 20231 person dead, another in custody after incident at Intel’s Ocotillo campus
One person is dead and another person is in custody after an incident at Intel's Ocotillo campus in Chandler, authorities said Saturday morning.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 18, 2023Renovation in the works for Dwell Apartments in Scottsdale after $41.6M sale
A Scottsdale apartment complex has been given a new lease on life with the completion of a $41.6 million sale, investors said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 18, 2023Cool idea: Mesa initiative sets goal of 1 million trees planted by 2050
If one of Mesa's newest initiatives succeeds, a million trees will be planted in the East Valley city by 2050.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 17, 2023Oh, that’s sweet! Chocolate Affaire returns to Glendale for weekend
The sweet spot in the Valley this weekend can be found in the west suburbs, where the Chocolate Affaire returns.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 17, 2023Ridership on Valley Metro light rail soars during week of Super Bowl
Valley Metro's light rail saw an uptick in ridership of 60% during the week Super Bowl LVII between the Eagles and Chiefs was in town.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 17, 2023Arizona investigates Kroger-Albertsons merger, cites antitrust concerns
Arizona launched an antitrust investigation Thursday into the proposed merger between Fry's Foods parent company and Albertsons.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 17, 2023Strong winter of precipitation helps boost metro Phoenix reservoir levels
Metro Phoenix reservoir levels have risen in recent months as a result of an above-average stretch of precipitation across the state.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 17, 20232 Mesa brothers arrested, including 1 accused of murder, after roommate shot
Two brothers were arrested Thursday after one of their roommates was shot and killed through a bedroom door at their Mesa apartment, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 17, 202317-year-old killed in single-vehicle rollover crash in Goodyear
A teenage boy was killed in a single-vehicle rollover wreck in the West Valley on Friday morning, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 17, 2023Silver Alert canceled after missing Queen Creek woman located
A Silver Alert issued earlier in the day for a missing Queen Creek woman was canceled Friday afternoon, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 17, 2023
Freeway closures on I-10, US 60, I-17 to affect metro Phoenix drivers this weekend
Drivers traveling in metro Phoenix could see some delays as four Valley freeways will be closed this President's Day weekend.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 17, 2023Weekend guide: Here are the biggest events around metro Phoenix for Feb. 17-19
This President's Day weekend, the Coyotes return to play, a beer festival kicks off in Scottsdale and an air fair takes places in Buckeye.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 17, 2023Monday was the busiest day for passengers in Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport history
Passengers made their way through Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport in record numbers on Monday with over 200,000
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 16, 2023More than 500 craft beers on tap for Arizona Strong Beer Festival in Scottsdale
More than 500 craft beers will be on tap Saturday during the 2023 Arizona Strong Beer Festival at Salt River Fields in Scottsdale.