If you’re out in Ahwatukee Foothills next weekend, beware: You could be accosted by frantic, sweaty people armed with disposable cameras. They might ask you to take their picture.

The Ahwatukee Foothills community has seen events for Feed My Starving Children in the past, but one coming up at Mountain View Lutheran Church puts a new spin on fundraising for the organization that produces nutritional meals for children for 19 cents.

The Ahwatukee Foothills community has seen events for Feed My Starving Children in the past, but one coming up at Mountain View Lutheran Church puts a new spin on fundraising for the organization that produces nutritional meals for children for 19 cents.

The Ahwatukee Foothills community has seen events for Feed My Starving Children in the past, but one coming up at Mountain View Lutheran Church puts a new spin on fundraising for the organization that produces nutritional meals for children for 19 cents.

QINGCHUAN, China - Dozens of men and women swarm over the mounds of debris of this ruined city, an eerie replay of the early days following China's devastating earthquake.

On Sundays in July, you can enjoy the award-winning Heard Museum for free. There are hands-on kids activities, free ice cream (first-come, first-served), a museum scavenger hunt, and a story time with an American Indian storyteller, not to mention access to exhibits like “Beyond Geronimo: The Apache Experience.”

On Sundays in July, you can enjoy the award-winning Heard Museum for free. There are hands-on kids activities, free ice cream (first-come, first-served), a museum scavenger hunt, and a story time with an American Indian storyteller, not to mention access to exhibits like “Beyond Geronimo: The Apache Experience.”

Phoenix police have released the identity of a woman's body found in a canal Wednesday.

Maricopa County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a Queen Creek man Monday who they suspect starved his dog to the point where its hip bone protruded through its skin.

Pippa is a sweet, 4-year-old, border terrier. She may be a bit shy when she meets new people, but with a little time, she opens up and shows her peppy, cuddly personality.

Scottsdale has banned taking trash out of a container without permission, or “Dumpster diving,” saying it will help protect against identity theft.

As part of the Arizona SciTech Festival, Mesa’s Arizona Museum of Natural History (AzMNH), 53 N. Macdonald, will host a sleep over in the museum from 6 p.m. Friday, March 15, to 9 a.m. Saturday, March 16. The theme for the night will be, “Hitchhikers Guide to the AzMNH Galaxy,” with lot of space-related activities including a scavenger hunt, crafts, a space-themed movie and snacks. Participants can even make their own robot.

I have been racking my brain on how protect our children in school from gun violence. I don’t believe guns in school is a good answer. No matter who uses a gun proficient or not, projectiles are un-predictable and cannot be controlled once they have left the instrument.

Animal conservationists say this is early spring mating season and some wildlife that live around the Phoenix area may appear to be more aggressive and less afraid.

I find the story of the Mexican wolf to be so disheartening. It’s so sad to think that state politics in New Mexico is what’s causing the demise of this species.