Abandoned North Phoenix project gets new life as $190 million sports complex
A 250,000-square-foot, nearly $190 million multi‑sport complex in North Phoenix is back on track, fulfilling the dream of SSS Partners CEO Shubham Pandey — and his neighbors. Fire ‘N Ice Arena, a nearby hotel and SSS Academy, its operator, will sit on 17.5 acres at 2727 W. Bronco...
Arizona Projects 04-24-26
1. Site work has begun on Beale Infrastructure’s Project Blue data center campus near Houghton Road and I-10 in Tucson. The work includes clearing and grading for early-stage site development, and the project is expected to be operational in 2028. 2. The Westin Kierland Resort & Spa has begun...
Every Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre concert announced for 2026 (so far)
We’re aiming to raise $10,000 by April 26. Your support ensures New Times can continue watching out for you and our community. No paywall. Always accessible. Daily online and weekly in print. Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre is a staple of the Phoenix concert scene. The outdoor West Valley venue...
Parts of SR 51, I-17 to close this weekend
There are some big weekend road closures that drivers in the Valley should know about, and one of the closures is near Central Phoenix.
City of Chandler strengthens protections against food and drink spiking
CHANDLER, AZ (AZFamily) — The city of Chandler is looking to beef up its enforcement against suspects who spike other people’s food or drinks with a new ordinance. The Chandler City Council recently approved new rules that make it a class 1 misdemeanor for anyone who secretly tries to or intentionally puts any drug or toxic substance into someone else’s food or beverages.
Employee lawsuit against Suns dismissed
PHOENIX — A lawsuit filed by a Suns employee has been dismissed nearly a year after it was initially filed. In the lawsuit, filed in May 2025, Gene Traylor, the Suns' director of safety, security and risk management, alleged that a report he compiled on safety, financial and reputational risks the team may face led to workplace discrimination, the team violating the Family and Medical...
Nancy Guthrie updates; cyberbullying claims investigated in ‘Storage Wars’ star’s death l Morning News...
From the latest updates on the search for Nancy Guthrie to the investigation of cyberbullying claims in connection to the death of a "Storage Wars" star, here's a look at your top headlines for the morning of April 24. 1. Latest updates on Nancy Guthrie search. Featured. 2. Could a...
14 Under-The-Radar Italian Restaurants In Arizona Locals Can’t Stop Talking About In 2026
Most people look at a map of Arizona and see vast deserts and mountains, but when I look at it, I see a treasure map leading to the best carbonara in the Southwest. Over the last few months, I’ve been on a delicious quest to find the Italian eateries that don’t need a massive social media following to stay packed until closing time. It’s...
Adoption fees waived for all dogs Saturday at the Arizona Animal Welfare League
PHOENIX — The Arizona Animal Welfare League needs to empty the kennels. Due to them being full, the organization is offering $0 adoption fees on all dogs on Saturday, including puppies. "The goal is to make space for incoming dogs from rural rescue partners who urgently need placement," the...
Massive landfill fire in Arizona could take days to contain, officials warn
SURPRISE, Ariz.(AZFamily/Gray News) - A landfill fire in Arizona’s West Valley could continue burning for several days, according to fire officials. The fire was first reported around 7 a.m. on Friday at the WM Northwest Regional Landfill in Surprise, about 40 minutes outside of Phoenix. By the afternoon, firefighters...

















