Chandler man receives multiple life sentences for deadly Easter shooting
CHANDLER, AZ (AZFamily) — A Chandler man learned his fate for a shooting that left his uncle dead and two others hurt on Easter in 2022. The U.S. Attorney’s Office said Monday that a judge sentenced Francisco Juan Acevedo, 35, to two consecutive life sentences plus additional prison time.
Everyone In Mesa, Arizona Is Talking About This Tiny Hot Dog Stand
My heart might stop, but at least I’ll go happy. I recently ventured out to find out why everyone in Arizona is talking about this tiny, unassuming hot dog stand, and I think I’ve found the holy grail of comfort food. It’s not just about the hot dogs; it’s about the soul put into every single taco and topping.
Records: Staff member accused of groping resident of assisted living home in Mesa
MESA, Ariz. — The staff member of an assisted living community in the East Valley was recently arrested for allegedly groping one of the home's residents, court records show. A family member of a woman living at the home told Mesa police they had video showing a staff member,...
Phillips 66, Kinder Morgan Advance Texas to Arizona Pipeline Project
'Strong market interest validates the role this project can play in improving supply flexibility and reliability for West Coast markets'. Kinder Morgan Inc and Phillips 66 said Monday they have secured enough long-term customer commitments to proceed with a proposed pipeline for refined oil products from Texas to Arizona. "Customer...
AZ lawmakers who backed controversial ‘Axon bill’ received campaign cash from company executives
Axon executives doled out tens of thousands of dollars in campaign cash to lawmakers who pushed through controversial legislation last year to pave the way for the company’s new headquarters in Scottsdale. In 2025, a bipartisan coalition of lawmakers approved Senate Bill 1543, which effectively negated a citizen referendum...
Small plane makes emergency landing at Mesa intersection
MESA, AZ (AZFamily) — A mechanical issue forced a small plane to make an emergency landing on a Mesa roadway early Tuesday morning. According to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), a Piper PA-28 landed around 8:15 a.m. Mesa firefighters say the small plane was mid-flight when a mechanical problem occurred. The pilot was forced to land along a canal path near Gilbert...
Shiv Supper Club: Scottsdale’s Opulent Dining Destination
Old Town Scottsdale’s Camelback Road corridor has seen plenty of openings come and go, but when Riot Hospitality Group took over the former Mint Lounge space in early 2025, they had ambitions beyond opening another bar with food. Meet Shiv Supper Club, Arizona’s first “upscale supper club”, and the group’s most ambitious concept to date.
‘I just want my daughter back’: Woman claims 2-year-old was hers after being arrested...
AVONDALE, Ariz. — Newly released body camera footage from the Avondale Police Department is shedding light on the urgent response that led to the rescue of a 2-year-old girl abducted from her home earlier this year. The case, which prompted a statewide Amber Alert in February, ended with the...
Tempe’s Mill Avenue refresh upsets some longtime business owners
Retail vacancy along Mill Avenue is about 12%, and owners say limited access and ongoing parking challenges have made it harder to keep customers. Alaina Kwan reports.
Arro project brings tallest building in Arizona to Downtown Phoenix
Empire Group of Companies, through its luxury urban infill division Aspirant Development, today announced the official rebranding of its highly anticipated Downtown Phoenix high-rise project from its working name, Astra, to Arro – a landmark mixed-use development poised to become the tallest building in Arizona upon completion. DEEPER DIVE:...

















