Paradise Valley school staffer dies by suicide as police attempted to arrest him
PHOENIX, Arizona — A man being investigated for allegedly abusing a minor died by suicide on Wednesday as Phoenix police attempted to take him into custody, officials said. The Phoenix Police Department responded to a call on March 23 for a report of sexual abuse of a juvenile. When they arrived, they made contact...
The ‘Golden Zip Code’: Why Locals Are Flocking to This One Corner of the...
There’s a stretch of the Phoenix metro area that people in real estate circles have quietly started calling the “golden zip code” zone. You won’t see it splashed across a luxury magazine spread. It doesn’t have the glitzy reputation of Scottsdale or the historic identity of central Phoenix. Yet somehow, it keeps...
Suspect posed as contractor and scammed $100K out of victims, Mesa police say
MESA, Ariz. — A man was arrested in connection with a fraudulent contractor scheme in Mesa, the city's police department said. Mesa police are now looking for additional victims after an investigation led to the arrest of 45-year-old Edward Carr. According to police, Carr allegedly posed as a licensed...
This huge $14.5M building is going up near Mesa Gateway Airport
A massive regional headquarters is under construction near the Mesa Gateway Airport, which is set to bring 160 employees. The Danish company DSV, which specializes in global transport and logistics, broke ground on the building in January. DSV came to Mesa in 2023 when it expanded its air cargo charter network and...
First of its kind, off-the-grid transitional senior housing project opens its doors in Phoenix
Seniors are one of the fastest growing populations experiencing homelessness — and shelters, specifically for older adults, are few and far between — but that’s slowly changing with senior-specific shelters like the Haven near Interstate 17. A brand new, sustainable development for those 55 and older called...
The Arizona Buffet With A Dessert Menu So Big, It Nearly Matches The Main...
You know that feeling when someone tells you they’re “not really a dessert person,” and you immediately question everything you thought you knew about humanity?. Eagles Buffet at Casino Arizona in Scottsdale exists to convert those misguided souls, one slice of cake at a time. This isn’t...
Phoenix taqueria that went viral twice in 5 years has closed
After TikTok food influencer Keith Lee bit into a pollo quesataco from Juanderful Tacos, he paused to gather his thoughts. “Fresh, crisp, seasoned. 8.7 out of 10,” Lee said in the 2024 review of the Phoenix taqueria, covering his mouth with a hand dripping with green salsa. “I’d eat about six of these, though.”
11 Arizona pizza places that keep tables full even on ordinary weeknights
Arizona has no shortage of great pizza, and locals know exactly where to go when a Tuesday night calls for something special. From wood-fired Neapolitan pies to New York-style folds, the state’s pizza scene is surprisingly deep and seriously delicious. Whether you’re in Phoenix, Tucson, or Flagstaff, these spots...
Masked suspect caught on camera throwing bricks at car in Ahwatukee, causing thousands in...
PHOENIX — Phoenix police are searching for a suspect caught on surveillance video hurling bricks at a parked car in an Ahwatukee neighborhood, leaving behind thousands of dollars in damage and a shaken vehicle owner. The incident happened around midday on March 19 near Loop 202 and 32nd Street,...
SAFE Alert issued for missing Gilbert woman
GILBERT, AZ (AZFamily) — Gilbert police are asking for the public’s help finding a 20-year-old woman who was reported missing Wednesday afternoon. Rylee Huger was last seen shortly after 3:30 p.m. near Higley and Queen Creek roads, according to the Gilbert Police Department. She is described as 5...

















