Stuck in Scottsdale, alleged ‘bitcoin boy bandits’ dream of California return
As January was ending, two teenagers living on the outskirts of idyllic Pismo Beach – recently named “best small coastal town in America” by USA Today – took a long, overnight drive to Scottsdale. Three and a half months later, Skylar LaPaille and Jackson Sullivan are...
Thousands Told To ‘Close Windows and Doors’ in California, Arizona
If you’re planning to get outside on Sunday—whether it’s a workout, yard work, or a long drive—think twice. The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued air quality alerts across parts of California and Arizona, warning people to “keep windows and doors closed,” through Sunday, as dangerous levels ...
Target-anchored Queen Creek retail center sells for $69.6M
A recently constructed open-air retail center in Queen Creek anchored by a Target has been sold. Vestar, the Phoenix-based shopping center developer and operator, sold Vineyard Towne Center, which is located at the northwest corner of Gantzel Road and Combs Road in Queen Creek, for approximately $69.6 million, according to the Pinal County Recorder’s Office.
Man injured during shooting in Phoenix
PHOENIX — A man was hospitalized after a shooting in Phoenix on Saturday, the city's police department said. Around 7 p.m., officers were called to the area near 34th Avenue and Cholla Street for a shooting. As the officers arrived, they found a man with a gunshot wound. Authorities said he was taken to a nearby hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Ahwatukee historian uncovers a hidden past
Ahwatukee author and historian Janelle Molony has built a reputation for uncovering unusual and often overlooked stories from Arizona’s past. Her latest discovery continues that traditionl. This spring, Molony helped confirm the identity of a long-unidentified woman buried in Phoenix’s Pioneer & Military Memorial Park — a woman now...
Five-day-old newborn found in Mohave County, taken to hospital for treatment
A five-day-old newborn was found and taken to a hospital after an Amber Alert was issued Saturday evening.
Thousands Advised To Stay Inside in Arizona, California Due To Air Quality
The NWS has issued warnings as smog levels spike in the U.S. Southwest this weekend—here’s where air quality is turning unhealthy.
Life Time buys Phoenix 10K race from founder after 50 years
Healthy lifestyle brand Life Time acquired the Phoenix 10K road race from its founder, Dr. Art Mollen, on Wednesday. The race through the Biltmore area will occur on Nov. 8 under the Life Time name for its 51st iteration. The Phoenix 10K’s 50th anniversary last June featured a full-length marathon for the first time.
Part of Interstate 17 reopens early after construction project
The southbound lanes of Interstate 17 in north Phoenix have reopened earlier than expected after crews completed overhead sign replacements.
New Phoenix Flight Paths Have Valley Neighbors Bracing For Takeoff Noise
The Federal Aviation Administration is rolling out a fresh blueprint for the skies over Phoenix, unveiling a plan to redraw arrival and departure procedures at Phoenix Sky Harbor and nine nearby Valley airports. The proposal leans on satellite-guided routings that federal officials say will boost safety and efficiency, and it arrives with four virtual public workshops scheduled for the week of May 13...

















