ADOT worker helps ambulance cross flooded street during devastating storms in Globe

Uplifting Arizona 10/6 6:06A abc15.com staff

The Arizona Department of Transportation is honoring one of its workers who took action and put his own life on the line to save others during the deadly and destructive floods in Globe late last month. On Friday, September 26, road crews were...

Former ASU student honored with Carnegie Medal for saving friend from burning car

Uplifting Arizona 10/3 2:36A Jordan Bontke

A former Arizona State University student is receiving one of the nation's highest civilian honors for heroism after pulling his childhood friend from a burning car following a high-speed crash in California. Owen Emmons has been awarded the...

Hosting Outdoors with a View of Mt. Rainier: Alpine-inspired outdoor dining table décor

Diana Elizabeth Blog 10/1 9:00A Diana Elizabeth

There’s something magical about setting a table outdoors, especially when your location includes an epic view of Mt. Rainier. I headed up to visit my longtime friend Brittany for a girls weekend. We...

Community comes together to help Globe nonprofit reopen after devastating floods

Uplifting Arizona 9/30 8:08A Nick Ciletti

In the face of tragedy this week, as communities across Gila County deal with this weekend's flooding , there have also been several displays of inspiration, positivity, and hope. ABC15's Nick Ciletti encountered one of those on Monday morning at...

Fall break is a great time to give back: How Just Serve makes youth volunteering simple

Uplifting Arizona 9/30 2:17A Kaley O'Kelley

Fall break isnt just about taking a break from school; it can also be a chance to teach young people the value of giving back. Thats the mission behind JustServe.org. It's a free website featuring a sign-up service portal that connects volunteers...

Arizona State University Receives Record $115M Gift to Launch Conservation Futures School

AZ Tech Council 9/29 8:05A Leslie Marquez

Image: inBusiness Phx inBusiness PHX Arizona State University  has received an unprecedented $115 million philanthropic investment from the Rob Walton Foundation to establish the Rob Walton School of...

Pat Tillman Legion aims to send 22,000 X-mas cards to troops, calls on community for help

Uplifting Arizona 9/25 11:43A Craig McKee

In a heartfelt effort to bring holiday cheer to U.S. service members stationed far from home, the American Legion Pat Tillman Post 117 and its auxiliary have launched an ambitious campaign to send 22,000 Christmas cards to troops this year....

Nonprofit PHX Doll House refurbishes old toys and delivers them to kids

Uplifting Arizona 9/25 4:07A Jamie Warren

A valley couple has made it their mission to bring joy to kids across the valley one toy at a time. Jenna Hubaishy and her fianc Ben Mertens often spend many hours in their garage refurbishing dolls and toys. Its a skill they picked up after...

Governor Katie Hobbs Acts to Cut Red Tape, Unleash Arizona Energy, and Lower Energy Costs

AZ Tech Council 9/24 8:17A Leslie Marquez

Office of The Governor Katie Hobbs Governor Katie Hobbs signed an Executive Order 2025-13 to cut red tape, unlock Arizona’s energy potential, and deliver lower energy costs for Arizonans. The Executive Order directs State Land to develop a report...

Arizona State University Guest Blog: Policymakers tread the swirling waters of AI innovation

AZ Tech Council 9/24 6:20A Leslie Marquez

Image by Gerd Altmann from Pixabay By Kris Hartley In May 2025, Republican leaders in the U.S. House of Representatives advanced a legislative proposal to enact a 10-year moratorium on state-level...

Nogales students’ science experiment reaches the International Space Station

Uplifting Arizona 9/23 4:23A Joel Foster

A group of Nogales students is taking their curiosity to new heights, literally. A science experiment designed by Team Icarus, a group of middle schoolers from Nogales, is now orbiting Earth aboard the International Space Station. In August, the...

Pipeline Design & Engineering Guest Blog Post: When to Break the Rules of DFM

AZ Tech Council 9/22 6:18A Leslie Marquez

Image: Pipeline Design & Engineering Pipeline Design & Engineering, LLC Design for Manufacturability (DFM) is one of the most important disciplines in product development. It gives engineers a...

East Valley Relay for Life celebrates cancer survivors

Uplifting Arizona 9/22 1:39A Nick Ciletti

Helping to find a cure for cancer - one step at a time. That was the mission Saturday at the East Valley Relay for Life event, held at Westwood High School in Mesa. Despite the heat, nearly two dozen teams took part in raising money for the...

35+ Miles of Fiber Coming to Goodyear to Fuel West Valley Data Hubs with Light Source...

AZ Tech Council 9/19 8:00A Leslie Marquez

Technician are checking fiber optic cable for maintenance. Image: inBusiness Greater Phoenix inBusiness PHX Light Source Communications , a provider of secure, scalable, reliable connectivity on...

Data Center Cooler Manufacturer XNRGY Expands Operations in Mesa with 330,000-SF Site

AZ Tech Council 9/19 7:31A Leslie Marquez

Image: inBusiness Greater Phoenix inBusiness PHX XNRGY , a leader in thermal management solutions, announced the construction of a brand-new, 330,000 sq ft facility dedicated to producing its...