Megan Spector

The Brief Small business owners report a big increase in vendor fees for the 2026 Country Thunder music festival, with standard rates reportedly rising from $6 to $9 per square foot. The price hike is receiving mixed reactions from local vendors, leading ... See more

The Brief A 55-year-old hiker was rescued in Yavapai County after falling from a ledge and suffering a serious ankle injury on New Year’s Day. Severe weather and darkness forced rescue volunteers to camp overnight with the hiker after multiple helicopter ... See more

The Brief Protesters gathered at the Arizona State Capitol to denounce U.S. military action in Venezuela and the capture of its president. Organizers condemned the escalation as an "endless war," arguing that federal funds should be redirected toward dome... See more

The Brief Supporters rebuilt a roadside memorial for Emily Pike at a Mesa intersection Friday after a property owner removed the tribute, sparking a debate over the site's future as her 2025 murder remains unsolved. Federal investigators are offering a $1... See more

The Brief A Queen Creek couple is offering a $10,000 reward after security footage captured an intruder smashing a glass door and ransacking their home during a New Year’s Eve burglary. The victims reported that the break-in follows at least two similar i... See more