Arlington
Monsoon storm slams into Buckeye with winds upto 70 MPH
Arizonas Family21 HOURS AGO
![Arizonas Family's avatar](https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_90x90&url=https%3A%2F%2Fui.prt.news%2F0hrc4ae6e8gb3miuzj.jpeg)
Strong winds overturn camper as it was being towed in Buckeye
Arizonas Family21 HOURS AGO
![Arizonas Family's avatar](https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_90x90&url=https%3A%2F%2Fui.prt.news%2F0hrc4ae6e8gb3miuzj.jpeg)
Crash on I-10 in West Valley leaves 1 dead
12 News11 HOURS AGO
![12 News's avatar](https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_90x90&url=https%3A%2F%2Fi.prt.news%2Ft_200_200_a5b1964b9490d6f80bfc9e78362f51de.png)
Cleanup begins on damage following storm in BuckeyeAZFamily11 HOURS AGO
LATEST NEWS
Thunderstorm warning issued for Maricopa County
The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for Maricopa County starting at 3:03 p.m. July 26. The warning expires at 3:45 p.m. July 26. A severe thunderstorm was located 8 miles northeast of Roosevelt, moving south at 10 mph; 60 mph wind gusts and penny-size hail were predicted. ...
Alabama man pleads guilty to sending violent online messages to Arizona election workers
An Alabama man pleaded guilty Thursday to sending violent messages to Maricopa County election workers during the state's 2022 primary elections. Between Aug. 2, 2022, to Aug. 4, 2022, 60-year-old Brian Ogstad of Cullman, Alabama, sent multiple threatening direct messages to an Instagram account maintained by Maricopa County Elections, according to the U.S....
Maricopa County invests more than $130K in dark-sky discovery center and other projects
The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors approved more than $130,000 in funding this week. The largest portion of that money, about $100,000, will go toward the International Dark Sky Discovery Center in Fountain Hills. The county board’s Vice Chairman Thomas Galvin said the center teaches Maricopa County residents about the importance of dark skies for humans, animals and plants.
The haves and have-nots of Arizona rainfall this week
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — It’s been a stormy week in Arizona, and we wanted to see just how much rain fell in the Valley. For the past week, rainfall totals from the Maricopa County Flood Control District paint a picture of haves and have-nots. Around the Phoenix Metro area, seven-day rainfall totals (as of Friday morning) show amounts generally between 0.10″ and 0.25″ of rainfall.
Coping with Phoenix's extreme heat: Why kids are more prone to heat illness
Heat envelops our lives in Arizona's Sonoran Desert. How does it define us? A fundamental element of living in the Valley in 2024 is air conditioning. Most people could not survive here without it. When it goes out in the summer, it can be an emergency. ...
Crash on I-10 in West Valley leaves 1 dead
MARICOPA COUNTY, Ariz. — One person is dead after a crash on Interstate 10 between Buckeye and Goodyear early Friday morning, officials with the Arizona Department of Public Safety said. The crash was reported shortly before 3:50 a.m. at milepost 123 near Perryville. Only one vehicle was involved in...
Maricopa County Attorney Mitchell explains plea deals for East Valley youth violence suspects
PHOENIX — Suspects in several East Valley youth violence cases have taken plea deals in recent weeks that have resulted in probation, but Maricopa County Attorney Rachel Mitchell doesn’t believe they’re getting off easy. Mitchell told KTAR News 92.3 FM’s The Mike Broomhead Show on Thursday that...
Mold on refrigerator door, spray paint stored above food found at Phoenix-area eateries
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Every week, Arizona’s Family looks up restaurants recently inspected by Maricopa County’s Environmental Services Department. Restaurants with some of the highest numbers of “risk factors,” considered major health code violations by inspectors, are selected for our Dirty Dining Report. For more details on the restaurant inspection scoring system, visit Maricopa County’s website.
Thunderbirds Charities donates $25,000 to Foothills Food Bank to support youth programming
Thunderbirds Charities, the charitable arm of The Thunderbirds, has donated $25,000 to Foothills Food Bank & Resource Center to support the organization’s youth programming that includes school micro-pantries and weekend and holiday food packs. “The Thunderbirds' generous donation is invaluable,” said Leigh Zydonik, executive director of Foothills Food Bank...
Live updates: Storms move through the Valley Thursday night
PHOENIX — Storms and high winds moved into the Valley again Thursday evening. Storms that built up over the Rim migrated toward Phoenix, sending strong outflow winds into the metro, NWS said. Here are live updates. 9:10 p.m. The NWS has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for the southeast...
Video: Maricopa County Atty. Rachel Mitchell discusses crime in Phoenix
Maricopa County Attorney Rachel Mitchell joined The Mike Broomhead Show to give an update on how her office is dealing with crime in Maricopa County. Mitchell shares her thoughts on the Department of Justice’s report on the city of Phoenix as well. Video: Jeremy Schnell and Ed Cole/KTAR News.
Monsoon storms leave trash, debris across metro Phoenix homes. What you can do
Wednesday night showers across the Valley left many homeowners with trash and debris cluttering their properties. Despite the National Weather Service's warnings about potential damage, many homeowners are now unsure how to dispose of the branches and other wreckage caused by the storms. Spencer Blake, a spokesperson for the City of Phoenix's Public Works...
Valley endures another night of monsoon storms, with strong winds, lightning, rain
PHOENIX — For the second consecutive night, monsoon storms rolled through metro Phoenix on Thursday, bringing wind gusts, lightning and scattered showers. In terms of rainfall, the East Valley saw the heaviest activity as the system moved north from the Tucson area. “Last night’s totals for the East Valley...
Arizona gets upgraded credit outlook from SP
(The Center Square) – Arizona now has a positive credit outlook, which means the state continues to be on good economic footing. S&P Global Ratings upgraded the Grand Canyon State’s outlook from “stable” to “positive” citing the state’s economy on the rise and keeping its AA issuer credit rating. According to a press release, that means there’s a “one-in-three” that the rating could increase “over the next two years.” "The...
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.