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MOST ACCURATE FORECAST: Storm moving into Arizona will bring rain chances back for parts of the state
PHOENIX — Another storm is headed into our state today, bringing a slight drop in temperatures and rain chances back to parts of Arizona. Breezes will pick up again today, but they'll be lighter than they've been the past few days. Valley wind gusts will peak between 20 and...
Winning Mega Millions ticket sold at rural Arizona supermarket
PHOENIX - Officials with the Arizona Lottery say someone is now richer as a result of winning the Mega Millions drawing. The ticket, which was sold at a Bashas' in Bagdad, won the $1 million prize in the May 7 lottery drawing. No one won the jackpot. To win the...
Tickets priced at just $25 for more than 100 upcoming Valley concerts
PHOENIX — Concert tickets are expensive... but the next seven days are an exception. Starting Wednesday, tickets for more than 100 upcoming Valley concerts are just $25 through Live Nation's Concert Week promotion. These are major tours, too, not just small venue concerts. Some of the performers include Alanis...
Phoenix restaurant group to expand Slim Chickens locations, plans to hire 500 new workers in Arizona
Barnett Management Co. said it plans to hire about 500 restaurant employees in Arizona over the next few months as the family-owned, Phoenix-based business ramps up to open three new Slim Chickens restaurants. The first location will open about mid-June near 35th Avenue and Happy Valley Road in Glendale, followed by another Glendale...
This diner was named the best in Arizona. Here's how to try it plus other spots to visit
Breakfast, burgers, milkshakes and pie — what’s not to love about a good old-fashioned diner?. One diner in particular was named the best in Arizona by the LoveFood blog in February 2024, and it’s not in the Phoenix area. Diners typically have an assortment of American comfort...
Weekend warm-up ahead
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Sunny with a high of 90 degrees today in the Valley. That’s a few degrees below average for this time of year in Phoenix. Winds should be fairly light most of the day, but will pick up to near 15 mph during the late afternoon evening hours.
Portion of I-17 in northern part of Valley to close this weekend for road work
PHOENIX — Arizona Department of Transportation crews are warning drivers about a weekend closure of I-17 in the northern part of the Valley amid ongoing road improvement projects. Closures are expected to continue for the next several months. From May 10 at 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. on May...
National nursing shortage could have devastating impact in Arizona
PHOENIX — There's a nationwide nursing shortage, and Arizona is primed to face its most severe ramifications. An analysis was done a few months back from the National Center for Health Workforce, predicting Arizona will see a shortage of nearly 30,000 registered nurses by 2025. The American Association of Colleges of Nursing also anticipates one-million nurses will retire by 2030.
AG Kris Mayes pledges Arizona will ramp up extradition of drug traffickers from Mexico
Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes' office will ramp up work to extradite drug traffickers from foreign nations as part of the Democratic prosecutor's efforts to combat fentanyl coming into the state. "We are going to reach into Mexico and bring the leaders of these drug cartels back to Arizona for...
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