12 Arizona chefs and restaurants named James Beard semifinalists
A dozen Arizona chefs, mixologists and restaurants are James Beard Award semifnalists. Why it matters: The coveted culinary honor celebrates the best in the industry and a win often takes chefs and their restaurants to new heights. Zoom in: This year's Arizona nominees include some long-timers and a few fresh...
The Quirky Arizona Restaurant You’ll Find Yourself Returning To
Let’s be honest. Most restaurants blend together after a while: dim lights, industrial-chic decor, and a menu full of “truffle-infused this” and “artisanally-sourced that.” But then there’s The Duce in downtown Phoenix. A place so gloriously oddball, you half expect a tiny horse to...
This Arizona Hoagie Shop Is So Loved Locals Call It The Closest Thing To...
If you’ve ever wondered how a sweltering Arizona afternoon could be salvaged by a single sandwich, make a beeline to DeFalco’s Italian Deli and Grocery at 2334 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale. Tucked into a quiet corner of Phoenix, this hoagie haven isn’t just a stop for lunch—it’s a...
Mesa ‘Goon Squad’ Park Rangers Put On Short Leash As Cops Take Over
The Mesa Police Department has officially taken the reins of the city’s Park Ranger unit after a months-long misconduct scandal in which some rangers dubbed themselves a “Goon Squad” and were accused of rough and racially charged tactics in city parks. City officials say the shakeup is supposed to bring tighter...
U.S. military to conduct exercises in Phoenix over the next month
Starting Wednesday night, the U.S. military will be conducting training exercises in Phoenix, according to an advisory from the Phoenix Police Department posted to Facebook. The exercises will occur primarily in the “evening and night hours,” according to the post, and will continue through Feb. 13. The department’s...
Church donates 40K pounds of food to St. Mary’s Food Bank
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is donating 40,000 pounds of food to St. Mary's Food Bank, in honor of the America250 celebration to commemorate the United States' 250th anniversary.
Award-Winning Gilbert Dance Crew Remains Bonded in Fatherhood
When Kyle Price and his high school friends first formed The Elektrolytes Dance Crew, they couldn’t have imagined how far their passion for dance would take them—or how it would later shape their lives as fathers. The group, established in Gilbert, was made up of four friends—Kyle, Nico,...
Man Shot and Killed After Reportedly Intervening When a Person Cut the Bathroom Line...
"My brother was more than this tragedy," Delca Kaster said in memory of her late brother Danny Lyn Kaster
Isabella Comas’ car found with blood stains inside, new court documents reveal
New court documents describe in detail the investigation into Isabella Comas’ disappearance. Over one week after a Turquoise Alert was sent out, the 21-year-old is still missing.
Body Found at Construction Site Identified as Missing 91-Year-Old Grandpa Who Disappeared Weeks Ago
The Arizona Department of Public Safety issued a SAFE alert for Apolonio Romero, who had dementia and Type 2 diabetes, on Jan. 3
