10 arrested in child exploitation operation in Apache Junction
APACHE JUNCTION, AZ (AZFamily) — Ten people were arrested in a two-day, multi-agency child exploitation operation in Apache Junction. On June 5 and June 6, federal, state and local authorities targeted people who were allegedly setting up meetings with minors online. Undercover officers posed as minors and documented t
New owners of Kasai Japanese Steakhouse in Scottsdale plan national expansion
Kasai Japanese Steakhouse, a 25-year-old locally owned experiential teppanyaki and sushi destination in Scottsdale, was recently sold to a Scottsdale-based restaurant group, which is looking to expand the steakhouse’s reach nationally. EDGI, led by Robert Stidham, purchased Kasai Japanese Steakhouse and will continue t
This Unique Arizona Restaurant Features An Indoor Waterfall And Beautiful Lakeside Views
Tucked inside the Marriott Phoenix Resort at the Buttes in Tempe, Arizona, Market Cafe is unlike any ordinary breakfast spot. This incredible restaurant is built right into the rocky landscape, complete with an indoor waterfall and stunning views of the surrounding desert and lake. Whether you are a local looking...
Speed limits have been reduced in several areas in Tempe
As of June 13, several areas in Tempe have reduced speed limits by 5 miles per hour to improve safety. The City says that the effort also aligns with Tempe's Vision Zero goals, which include
You Can Easily Lose An Entire Afternoon Inside This Massive Arizona Antique Store
Tucked along North Scottsdale Road in the heart of Scottsdale, Arizona, Antique Trove is the kind of place that makes you forget what time it is. With over 23,000 square feet of vintage furniture, collectibles, clothing, jewelry, and more, this sprawling antique mall is a treasure hunter’s dream. Whether...
FBI: Convicted child molester found in Arizona after months on the run
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. - Officials with the FBI say a man who was wanted in California following a conviction for child sex crimes-related offenses has been found in Arizona. Per a statement released on June 12, Carl W. Cacconie was arrested without incident by a fugitive task force that involved multiple agencies, includin
FBI tracks ATM robbery scheme targeting repair technicians
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — The FBI is tracking bank robbery schemes involving suspects who jam ATMs and then ambush repair technicians who respond to service calls. Video captured three suspects robbing a Bank of America ATM in Tempe in November 2024, getting away with nearly $300,000 in cash. Court documents show the scheme
Meet the husband and wife team who took over this beloved downtown Phoenix restaurant
LAUREN GILGER: And now it’s time for the next edition of our series here on The Show about Arizonans who have started over, turned a new leaf, started a fresh chapter maybe midway through life, maybe in retirement, maybe just as they’re getting going. It’s called Second Acts....
One dead, another hurt after serious crash on Bell Road west of 16th Street
One person is dead, and another is hurt after a serious crash involving a motorcycle on Sunday night along Bell Road west of 16th Street in north Phoenix.
RETSY Hits $1 Billion in Sales Before Summer
Arizona’s luxury real estate market continues to show strength in 2026. Scottsdale-based RETSY announced that it surpassed $1 billion in sales volume as of June 1, reaching the milestone nearly two months earlier than it did last year. The achievement marks another benchmark for the independent luxury brokerage, which
