50 positions cut in Mesa public schools
The school board in Mesa voted to eliminate 50 positions in the district by the end of the school year, as student enrollment declines.
Incoming Arizona State Star Will be Major Difference Maker in 2026
The Sun Devils struck gold in the 2026 transfer portal - with this receiver serving as the signature addition.
Construction begins on Fry’s-anchored shopping center in Avondale
PHOENIX — Construction began Tuesday on a grocery-anchored shopping center in Avondale, the city announced. The Marketplace at Tres Rios will be 28 acres and feature a Fry’s Marketplace, three multi-tenant shop buildings as well as seven retail pads. While other tenants have yet to be announced, the...
This Arizona Buffet Has Quietly Become A Neighbourhood Favourite
If you’re looking for a no‑nonsense dining experience where the food speaks for itself, Eagles Buffet is the place to be. Nestled inside Casino Arizona in Scottsdale, this all-you-can-eat gem has quietly earned its place in the hearts of East Valley locals. While trendier spots come and go,...
Dobson High Teen Nabbed Over Chilling Threats To School And Mosque
A 15-year-old Dobson High School student is in custody after Mesa police say he posted racially motivated online messages threatening a mass shooting at his school and at a local mosque. The teen was arrested on campus on Thursday, Feb. 19, then booked on terror-related counts. Detectives later seized tactical gear,...
Gilbert to unveil water meter audit results
Gilbert’s long-awaited third-party audit of its water meters and utility billing system is nearing completion, with national engineering firm Kimley-Horn and Associates set to present findings to the Town Council Tuesday. The results are scheduled to be released at 6:30 p.m. March 3, according to the agenda. Council...
SAFE Alert issued for missing 75-year-old Gilbert man
PHOENIX — Authorities issued a SAFE Alert on Sunday for a missing 75-year-old man from Gilbert. Prentice Mc Cray, Jr. was last seen driving a 2018 white Ford Edge with the Arizona license plate “V0A6LD” near Guadalupe and Power roads in Gilbert on Saturday around 4 p.m., according to the Arizona Department of Public...
Developer plans new retail center west of Loop 101 as West Valley housing surges
Scottsdale-based Diversified Partners has another retail project in the works. The developer is planning to build out a new commercial development at the southeast corner of 99th Avenue and Indian School Road, just west of the Loop 101 freeway. Diversified acquired the roughly 24-acre site, which is just outside...
This No-Frills Arizona Restaurant Serves Some Of The Best BBQ In America
Sometimes the best things in life come wrapped in butcher paper, and sometimes they come with a line that stretches around the building. Little Miss BBQ on University Drive in Phoenix is proof that Arizonans know their way around a smoker, and they’re not afraid to wait for perfection.
The Coolest Glow-In-The-Dark Mini Golf Course Is Right Here In Arizona
There’s a special kind of joy that comes from discovering something so unexpectedly awesome in your own state that you wonder how you didn’t know about it sooner. Glow Putt Mini Golf in Scottsdale is that discovery, a blacklight wonderland that transforms the simple act of putting a ball into a hole into an...

















