When to see the cougar shadow on the Superstition Mountains near Mesa
A uniquely Arizona sight is about to prowl again out in the far East Valley. A rare cougar-shaped shadow will appear on the Superstition Mountains near Mesa starting this weekend. The puma-shaped illusion forms at sunset in March and September around the spring and fall equinox. For about a week,...
Man lying in Phoenix driveway at night dies after getting run over
PHOENIX — Authorities are investigating after a fatal collision in Phoenix on Tuesday night. Officers with the Phoenix Police Department responded to reports of a collision involving a pedestrian in the area of 17th Avenue and Tonto Street around 11:20 p.m. They found a man who was pinned underneath a vehicle.
Car hauler dangling off edge of I‑17 near downtown Phoenix; injury reported
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — At least one person is seriously hurt after a vehicle transporter crashed into a pickup truck on a Phoenix freeway Thursday morning. Details are limited, but troopers said it happened near the 7th Street interchange along Interstate 17 just after 10 a.m. Witnesses told DPS that...
NHRA, FIREBIRD MOTORSPORTS PARK MOVE ARIZONA NATIONALS SCHEDULE EARLIER AMID HEAT CONCERNS
NHRA officials and Firebird Motorsports Park announced revised start times for the upcoming Arizona Nationals to address anticipated high temperatures in the Phoenix area. The event, scheduled for March 20–22, will now feature earlier sessions across all three days of Mission Foods Drag Racing Series competition. The...
Shroom Room, restaurant add vibe to Northeast Mesa
Mesa residents Kathy Sanchez and Bonnie Gibbons bonded over mushrooms. Their belief in the natural healing properties of adaptogenic mushrooms is so strong that it has led them to open a coffee shop where the fungi is an integral part of the beverage blends. The Shroom Room, 2860 E. McKellips...
These Italian Bakeries In Arizona Taste Straight Out Of Nonna’s Recipe Book
Ever found yourself daydreaming about a warm, buttery croissant that smells like it was pulled straight from Nonna’s kitchen, right here in Arizona?. I’ve reached a point in my life where I’d practically walk through fire for a perfectly flaky cannoli, and honestly, these Italian bakeries in Arizona are making it...
Person in custody after DPS uses grappler on SUV in far north Phoenix
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — A driver was taken away in handcuffs after Department of Public Safety (DPS) troopers had to use a grappler on an SUV before a standoff Wednesday night. Aerials from Arizona’s Family News chopper showed a silver SUV’s left rear wheel was successfully caught in the net of a grappler and stopped on...
Beloved metro Phoenix brewery reopens after outpouring of support
Oro Brewing, a fan favorite beer destination, has returned to downtown Mesa. After announcing in January his plans to sell the brewery, owner Dave Valencia has changed course. He explained his reasoning for reopening the brewery in an Instagram post on March 7. "The plan was indeed to close and sell the brewery, but...
Valley superintendent quits after heated school board meeting
The superintendent for the Deer Valley Unified School District said he intends to resign during a heated board meeting. FOX 10's Nicole Krasean has more, as the district prepares to see a population surge.
Gilbert Commission recommends controversial retail project OK
Despite citizen opposition, the Gilbert Planning Commission recommended Town Council approve a developer’s request to change zoning for a 16.14-acre commercial development on the southeast corner of Higley and Ocotillo roads. Dubbed “Higley & Ocotillo retail center,” the parcel is within the 243-acre Marbella...
