Vietnam War veteran needs help starting barber shop back up

It was at the age of 13, Robert Guidry fell in love with cutting hair, first his brother and then others. It wasn’t until he served in the Marines during the Vietnam War did he realize even more the importance of a good cut.

Volunteers sign up to mow lawns for disabled, underprivileged neighbors across the country

The pandemic led to massive job losses across the country and a man who was laid off decided to start a nonprofit to help others and their unruly yards who are disabled or come from underprivileged communities.

Paddleboarding resumes on Tempe Town Lake after algae bloom

Paddleboarding has resumed at Tempe Town Lake after an algae bloom was taken care of. It was previously brought to a halt around Labor Day weekend.

Phoenix coffee shop loses business, closes down due to Central Avenue light rail construction

Azukar Coffee in Phoenix along Central Avenue was forced to shut its doors after the COVID-19 pandemic, along with light rail construction, took a toll on the small business.

Mesa's 'Bear Mountain' fundraising to rebuild beloved sporting goods store

Mesa sporting goods store, Bear Mountain, is getting creative after a fire forced them out of their building. They set up shop outside, for now, as they raise money to rebuild.

Valley businesses experiencing employee shortage amid COVID-19 surge

Feeling the pandemic's impact, Toasted Mallow in the East Valley keeps its door closed some days because it doesn't have enough staff.

Keeping it Local: Dos Chris?  Bakery & Charcuterie Company
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FOX 10's Tom Fergus checks out Dos Chris in Phoenix where an Arizona couple is using their culinary creativity to make incredible charcuterie boards and pastries.

Keeping it Local: Infinity Sweets Bakery
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FOX 10's Steve Nielsen checks out a new business in Phoenix, Infinity Sweets Bakery.

After COVID-19 hurts Arizona's economy, Phoenix Suns playoff run helps revive it

Despite the Phoenix Suns losing the NBA Finals, they won over the love of Valley businesses because they brought much-needed financial relief after being hard hit by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Arizona company cleans trash cans in the West Valley

Currently, the Can Clean Pros service is offered in Peoria, Surprise, El Mirage, Glendale, Goodyear, Litchfield Park, Avondale, Estrella, Tolleson and Waddell.

K?hvi Coffee and Cafe opening in Phoenix
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FOX 10's Cory McCloskey checks out K?hvi Coffee and Cafe, which is opening on July 12 near Central Avenue and Roosevelt in Phoenix.

Arizona Gov. Ducey signs bill banning critical race theory training in schools, governments

Doug Ducey signed House Bill 2906 on Friday, which prevents government entities from requiring employees to undergo training that would suggest that they are “inherently racist, sexist or oppressive."

Phoenix economy benefiting from Phoenix Suns' run for the NBA title

The Phoenix Suns have been the topic of conversation lately, and all that excitement over Phoenix's NBA team is translating into some positive benefits for the entire Valley. FOX 10's Jennifer Martinez reports.

Made in Arizona: GCU graduate and entrepreneur creates Lux Longboards

Westin Smith founded Lux Longboards while he was a student at Grand Canyon University. He now sells several kinds of longboards, even one that goes up to 30 mph.

Phoenix Suns help revive small, local businesses during NBA Finals

Businesses in downtown Phoenix and just outside of it are seeing a major boom in business after the COVID-19 pandemic as more people are out and about celebrating the Suns making the NBA Finals.

Bucks' success benefits Wisconsin Cheese Mart with extra foot traffic

The Deer District is expected to be packed during the NBA Finals, with fans of the Milwaukee Bucks flooding Fiserv Forum for what's been expanded into two watch parties, one inside the arena and one outside on the plaza.

A trip down memory lane: New Tempe pop culture shop sells collectibles
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Polar Bear's Pop Culture Shop is a new shop in Tempe offering collectibles and - of course - all things pop culture. FOX 10 photojournalist Brian Kae reports.

Veteran-owned Home Run Stadium in Mesa struggling to stay open

A landmark veteran-owned business in Mesa that's been a staple in the East Valley for over three decades is struggling to stay open as the owner says a series of unfortunate events may force him to close.