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Childhood friend, Mekhi Hodge, said Chris Hampton was "loving, wasn’t hateful, didn’t talk down...

Childhood friend on sudden death of Phoenix high school football player

Updated: 16 minutes ago

By Jason Barry

He’s loving, wasn’t hateful, didn’t talk down on anybody,” childhood friend Mekhi Hodge said.

East Valley

Freeway in Gilbert partially closed due to a rollover crash

Updated: 23 minutes ago

By David Baker

No word yet on what led up to the crash or if there are any injuries.

On Your Side

Oceania refuses to refund the couple the $13,000 they spent on the Amazon cruise.

Mesa couple denied refund for canceled cruise

Updated: 28 minutes ago

By Colin Stanton and Gary Harper

Oceania refuses to refund the couple the $13,000 they spent on the Amazon cruise.

Extreme Heat

Phoenix broke another record Wednesday for the highest overnight low temperature in city...

High overnight temps in Phoenix create dangerous conditions for homeless, low income

Updated: 38 minutes ago

By Sarah Robinson

The overnight low in Phoenix Wednesday was 97 degrees, breaking a record for the warmest low temperature in city history.

Politics

Shawnna Bolick previously served the in Arizona House of Representatives from 2018 to 2022.

Shawnna Bolick to fill Senate seat, representing parts of north Phoenix

Updated: 58 minutes ago

By Kit Silavong

She is scheduled to be sworn in on Friday afternoon.

Extreme Heat

It's been a record-breaking day in Phoenix, weather-wise.

Phoenix breaks 2 heat records on Wednesday; chance of weekend storms

Updated: 1 hour ago

By Royal Norman

It's been a record-breaking day in Phoenix, weather-wise.

Extreme Heat

An ASU grad came up with the material after his phone overheated.

ASU grad creates smartphone cooling case

Updated: 2 hours ago

By David Caltabiano

His hands-on test shows the iPhone is 10 degrees cooler with the material.

Northern Arizona

A store on the Arizona-Nevada border is seeing an increase in customers thanks to the lottery.

Powerball excitement hits store at Nevada-Arizona border

Updated: 2 hours ago

By David Baker

People living in Las Vegas made the hour drive to get their hands on lottery tickets.

Weather

Storm damage is seen in Nash County, North Carolina, on July 19.

50,000 pallets of medication sent soaring after Tornado wreaks havoc on North Carolina Pfizer Plant

Updated: 2 hours ago

By Eric Zerkel

The tornado was at least an EF-2 with winds of up to 135 mph, the National Weather Service said.

Arizona

Arizona corrections officers discriminated against blind inmates, DOJ says

Updated: 2 hours ago

By AZFamily Digital News Staff

The ADCRR has been found to be in multiple violations of ADA guidelines.

Phoenix Forecast

East Valley

Hundreds remain without power following car crash in Mesa

Updated: 3 hours ago

By Dani Birzer

At its peak, the outage impacted around 4,000 homes in the east Mesa and Apache Junction area.

Crime

Man dies while being taken into custody by Mesa police

Updated: 4 hours ago

By Ben Bradley

The man has been identified as 33-year-old Michael Medina.

Extreme Heat

Phoenix-area heat claiming 18 lives so far this year, health officials say

Updated: 6 hours ago

By AZFamily Digital News Staff

Maricopa County Health officials say another 69 deaths are still under investigation.

Phoenix

Man hit and killed by train in west Phoenix

Updated: 6 hours ago

By AZFamily Digital News Staff

The victim was identified as 59-year-old Richard Sierzega.

D-backs

Diamondbacks defeat Braves in historic slugfest

Updated: 8 hours ago

By Aaron Schmidt

The team was 0-85 in games where 13+ runs were allowed entering Tuesday's matinee

East Valley

Queen Creek to receive Colorado River water from Cibola farm in controversial transfer

Updated: 8 hours ago

By Whitney Clark

For Queen Creek officials, this was the right move to ensure renewable water for their community’s future.

Pay It Forward

Kids prepare to go back to school at Arizona’s Family’s Pay It Forward Back-to-School Clothing Drive

Updated: 8 hours ago

By AZFamily Digital News Staff

The drive has been around since the 1960s to ensure every child gets the things they need to start their school year on the right foot.

On Your Side

How to get everything on your back-to-school list for less

Updated: 8 hours ago

By Susan Campbell

Inflation has made the cost of school supplies jump nearly 24% over the past two years.

East Valley

Suspect arrested, another missing after shooting in Scottsdale

Updated: 8 hours ago

By AZFamily Digital News Staff

The victim was taken to the hospital and should survive.

Crime

Man dead after being found shot in street in west Phoenix

Updated: 9 hours ago

By AZFamily Digital News Staff

The victim was identified as 47-year-old Martin Burrola Jr.

Extreme Heat

Scottsdale Fire Dept. Captain sits in hot car to raise awareness

Updated: 9 hours ago

By Casey Torres

When the timer hit five minutes, the temperature in the car was past 140 degrees, the highest the thermometer can read.

East Valley

Chandler, Gilbert students head back to school for first day

Updated: 10 hours ago

By AZFamily Digital News Staff

Wednesday was the first day of school for many East Valley students.

East Valley

Person hospitalized after being hit by car overnight in Tempe

Updated: 11 hours ago

By AZFamily Digital News Staff

Impairment and speed were not factors.

Phoenix

Man struck by car in south Phoenix

Updated: 11 hours ago

By AZFamily Digital News Staff

Police say the victim was attempting to cross the street when he was hit.

Extreme Heat

Protecting your pets during the dog days of summer

Updated: 19 hours ago

By AZFamily Digital News Staff

Even with temperatures in the 90s, your dog's paws might still not be safe.

Phoenix

Phoenix woman living without AC for two months receives free unit from Parker and Sons

Updated: 19 hours ago

By David Caltabiano

The thermostat read 99 degrees in her home.

Forecast

First Alert Weather: Phoenix breaks record for number of consecutive days at 110+ degrees

Updated: 20 hours ago

By Holly Bock

The previous record was 18 days back in 1974.

Arizona

Area code changes coming to the metro Phoenix in August

Updated: 20 hours ago

By Elliott Polakoff

Wayman says this idea of getting rid of any geographical boundaries first came up in 2021 when Arizona was within 36 months of exhausting its available 480 numbers in early 2024.

Extreme Heat

How the current Phoenix heat wave compares to previous summers

Updated: 21 hours ago

By Alexis Dominguez

Phoenix has had 23 days of 110 degrees or above this summer.

West Valley

Buckeye police launch new security camera program to help fight crime

Updated: 21 hours ago

By Tianna Morimoto

The footage captured can be crucial in helping investigators gather information and develop leads.

Arizona

Sunset Point Rest Area re-opens just off Interstate 17

Updated: 21 hours ago

By Dani Birzer

The Sunset Point Rest Area has re-opened after year-long renovations costing $7.5 million.

Northern Arizona

Lawmakers propose new Grand Canyon National Monument on federal land

Updated: 21 hours ago

By Tianna Morimoto

The 1,069,970 acres of land are currently managed by the Bureau of Land Management and the U.S. Forest Service.

On Your Side

Phoenix woman says credit union forwarded $14K payoff loan to wrong institution

Updated: 23 hours ago

By Gary Harper

She contacted On Your Side with the hope we could track down her money to pay off her old loan.

Phoenix

Phoenix Fire crews responding to more heat-related calls this month

Updated: 23 hours ago

By Emma Lockhart

The large number of calls they are getting is also testing fire crews who have to brave the heat to save others.

West Valley

Avondale man gets 21 months in prison after lying about sexual dysfunction

Updated: 24 hours ago

By Kit Silavong

On top of 21 months in prison, he was also fined $2,400 and will be on supervised release for three years after his getting out of prison.

West Valley

After years of living on the street, Glendale couple gets first apartment together

Updated: Jul. 18, 2023 at 5:38 PM MST

By Sarah Robinson

The couple received help from the Phoenix Rescue Mission.

Crime

Man turns himself in for Apache Junction deadly hit and run, DPS says

Updated: Jul. 18, 2023 at 4:53 PM MST

By Kit Silavong

A 16-year-old girl from Mesa was killed.

Crime

Man hospitalized after officer-involved shooting in Safford

Updated: Jul. 18, 2023 at 4:27 PM MST

By AZFamily Digital News Staff

Police say that Raam threatened a City of Safford utility worker with a gun.

Crime

Man gets two life sentences for 2018 home invasion, murder in Laveen

Updated: Jul. 18, 2023 at 4:09 PM MST

By AZFamily Digital News Staff

Benny Charles Brooks was found guilty of 16 felony counts.

Arizona

In-N-Out bans mask wearing for employees in 5 states including Arizona

Updated: Jul. 18, 2023 at 3:02 PM MST

By CNN

Employees will no longer be allowed to wear masks as part of new company guidelines that “emphasize the importance of customer service,” notably showing their smiles.

Crime

Police: Drunk woman pointed gun at Laveen restaurant staff

Updated: Jul. 18, 2023 at 3:02 PM MST

By AZFamily Digital News Staff

Police say she was drunk and walked out of her meal, which totaled about $154.

Phoenix

Man shot during carjacking in central Phoenix, police say

Updated: Jul. 18, 2023 at 2:59 PM MST

By Ben Bradley

The man was taken to a hospital with serious injuries.

Northern Arizona

Phoenix teen found dead in Show Low Lake after 18-hour search

Updated: Jul. 18, 2023 at 2:23 PM MST

By Ben Bradley

The 15-year-old went missing Monday night.

Politics

Former Arizona governor contacted by special counsel in Jan. 6 probe

Updated: Jul. 18, 2023 at 2:17 PM MST

By CNN

A spokesman for Doug Ducey confirmed the outreach from Jack Smith’s team, which has not been previously reported.

Coyotes

Ex-Coyote Galchenyuk to check into player assistance program after outburst during Scottsdale arrest

Updated: Jul. 18, 2023 at 1:44 PM MST

By The Associated Press

Alex Galchenyuk tweeted a letter on Tuesday apologizing for repeatedly using racial slurs toward an officer in training and threatening to have two officers killed.

Extreme Heat