Sheriff’s office to loan life jackets to boaters, funded by Native Air

The Maricopa County Sheriff's Office is getting a donation this week, in recognition of National Safe Boating Week.

Phoenix Police Officer, Fire Fighter killed on duty

The city of Phoenix lost a pair of public safety officers this weekend.

Bobcat attack worries experts of possible rabies case

A Show Low woman is recovering after being attacked by a bobcat near her home Sunday.

New study: time spent in nature can boost creative thinking

A recent study finds spending some 'down time' in the great outdoors can improve your creativity and problem-solving ability.

Boat explodes on Apache Lake

At least one child was hurt when the engine of a boat exploded over the weekend on Apache Lake.

Alligator swims with prosthetic tail

History was made this week at the Phoenix Herpetological Society when an alligator swam with a prosthetic tail for the first time.

Volunteers needed to help clean Salt River

The Tonto National Forest is looking for volunteers to help with spring cleaning along the Salt River.

Phoenix neighborhood wins "placemaking" grant

The Downtown Phoenix arts district, Roosevelt Row, has received a $150,000 development grant. The money will go toward so-called arts based placemaking. 

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