$1 billion The Ranch project in Gilbert gets final approval
The Ranch, a landmark $1 billion mixed-use development in the heart of Gilbert, Arizona, has officially received final entitlement approval from the Planning Commission on August 6, 2025. With this critical milestone achieved, permitting and construction can now commence on the transformative project poised to...
Fleeing Homicide Suspect Arrested in Gila Bend Chase
On Friday, August 1, 2025, law enforcement officers arrested a fleeing homicide suspect in Gila Bend. The Phoenix Police Department had issued an attempt-to-locate alert for a suspect driving a silver Toyota SUV earlier that morning. Around 8:30 a.m., an Arizona Department of Public Safety trooper spotted the suspect...
Phoenix Filiberto’s begin to reopen after abrupt closures
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Men accused of stealing high-end kitchen appliances from Scottsdale, Paradise Valley homes
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Police say two suspects burglarized East Valley homes to steal high-end kitchen appliances and resell them, even using some of the funds to rent a luxury sports car. According to investigators, 22-year-old Aiden Cornish and 20-year-old Trent Kennedy were arrested by Scottsdale officers on July 23.
Extreme Heat Shatters 30-Year Record
The NWS has forecast a high of 116 degrees for Phoenix, Arizona, on Thursday.
Arizona Hiker Shocked By Sad Amber Eyes Peeking From Mountain Crevice
While hiking along a narrow and slippery path on Lookout Mountain in Phoenix, Arizona, a man had no idea what was waiting for him. Focused on his trek, he happened to spot a pair of striking amber eyes staring at him from a rocky gap in the mountain. What he...
Far-right schools chief put MAGA ally on downtown Phoenix school board
Phoenix New Times members have already contributed more than $7,000 - can you help us hit our new goal to provide even more coverage of current events when it’s needed most? If New Times matters to you, please take action and contribute today. In late April, embattled local elementary...
Olive Garden flattened and replaced after permanently closing restaurant doors
A BELOVED Olive Garden location has been flattened after it permanently shut down - making way for a brand new property development. The Italian-American diner closed its doors after selling the site for over a whopping $10million. The location in Arizona was sold by parent company Darden Restaurants in 2022...
No assault charges filed after investigation into Mesa Park Rangers
Mesa police have finished a criminal investigation into the Mesa Park Rangers after allegations of misconduct while on duty.
1 hospitalized after townhouse fire in Chandler
CHANDLER, AZ (AZFamily) — Fire crews say one person has been hospitalized with burn injuries after a large townhome fire in Chandler Wednesday afternoon. Details are limited, but firefighters responded just after 4 p.m. to a townhome on Spartan Street, south of Chandler Boulevard and just west of Gilbert Road.
