The 12 biggest Phoenix restaurant closings of 2025
Throughout the year, plenty of restaurants welcome their first customers, while others serve their last meals. But when some Phoenix eateries shut their doors for the final time, it sends shockwaves through the community. Customers mourn the loss of their favorite lunch spot or dinner destination, share memories in...
Pinal County, AZ – Drug Bust: 3 Kilos of Cocaine, Gun Seized After Arrests
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Phoenix, AZ – A narcotics investigation that began in Pinal County led to two arrests and the seizure of cocaine and a firearm in Phoenix on December 11, according to the Pinal County Sheriff’s Office...
Chandler Man Sentenced to 87 Months for $5.6 Million Fraud, Awaits Trial for Murder...
A Chandler man with both fraud and murder in his legal rearview will spend a substantial chunk of the foreseeable future behind bars. Anthonie Ruinard, Jr., 40, received a sentence of 87 months in federal prison for his role in a $5.6 million investment fraud scheme. The sentencing was handed down on Nov. 17 by U.S....
Man arrested after woman dies in fiery head-on crash in Litchfield Park
LITCHFIELD PARK, AZ (AZFamily) — Police say a man has been arrested after a head-on crash over the weekend left a West Valley woman dead. Brayan Velasquez-Huinac, of Phoenix, is facing charges in connection with the collision that killed Julia Poniatowska of Litchfield Park. Police and fire crews responded...
Arizona teen who died in a motorcycle crash was missing from a group home
The teen girl who died in a motorcycle crash on the Loop 202 last week had been reported missing from a foster group home just days beforehand.
Scottsdale Jewish community celebrates first night on Hanukkah
Hanukkah is an eight-day celebration that marks the re-dedication of the Second Temple in Jerusalem. Jason Barry takes a look at celebrations in Scottsdale.
Police investigate after person found dead in Phoenix
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — A person was found dead in the Camelback East area of Phoenix overnight, and now police are trying to piece together what happened. Officers responded to a Circle K gas station parking lot at 44th Street and Van Buren Street just before 4 a.m. on Monday and found the person dead.
Man arrested in Gilbert shooting of 16-year-old
A 21-year-old man was arrested Sunday in connection with a shooting that critically injured a 16-year-old boy at a Gilbert home, police said. Rael Sanchez was taken into custody and booked into
Watch: Police, firefighters rescue stranded dog from Arizona canal
Police and firefighters in Arizona teamed up to rescue a dog found to have fallen into a Tempe canal and couldn't find its own wat out of the water.
The best secondhand stores in Phoenix
Arizona has more than 3,000 used goods stores, according to IBISWorld. The big picture: There are many niches in the resale space — luxury, collector items, furniture, kids stuff, etc. — and every thrifter seems to have a favorite spot. Zoom in: Ana Piña opened The Posh Revival...

















