Phoenix approves 260-room hotel near Mayo Clinic
Phoenix City Council has approved measures to clear the way for a new 260-room hotel to be built in north Phoenix near the Mayo Clinic. During its April 8 meeting, Council approved rezoning and changes to existing plans that will allow for a hotel to be built on the southeast corner of 64th Street and Mayo Boulevard. Council also approved measures to allow...
Mesa mobile home residents face urgent eviction, few housing options
MESA, Ariz. — Residents of a Mesa mobile home park say they are scrambling to find housing after being told they must move out by the end of April, leaving many older adults with limited options and little time. An eviction notice sent in October informed residents of La...
New westbound Loop 101 lane opens as widening project progresses
PHOENIX — A fourth westbound lane is now accessible on Loop 101 as part of a $140 million Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) project that still has more to do. The new lane opened this week between Interstate 17 and 51st Avenue as roadwork continues on the Agua Fria Freeway project.
6 Tiny Ice Cream Parlors In Arizona That Happen To Serve The Best Soft...
These 6 tiny ice cream parlors offer creamy treats and cool relief from the desert heat!. 1. Desert Swirl (Phoenix) Sometimes the best things come in small packages. Desert Swirl proves this point every single day. This cozy spot sits in a strip mall, but don’t let that fool you....
Suspect, deputies injured in shooting during ‘potential swatting’ incident
One suspect and three deputies were injured in a shooting early Friday, April 10, and authorities believe it was a swatting incident.
18-year-old arrested after road rage shooting on I-10
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — An 18-year-old driver is facing multiple charges after a road rage shooting Thursday morning. The shooting happened at about 5 a.m. on I-10 near 32nd Street. DPS says 18-year-old Eder Torres, who was in a Dodge Charger, shot at the driver of a Chevrolet Malibu and...
Mill Avenue’s new suspended sign weighs over 2,000 pounds
TEMPE, Ariz. — Visitors to downtown Tempe may soon notice some changes to the areas surrounding Mill Avenue. On April 20, a new metal sign will be installed 20 feet above the ground to welcome visitors to Tempe's many bars and restaurants that are positioned around the ASU campus.
Weekend freeway restrictions, closures: SR-51, I-17 ramps, I-10 and more
Heads up, Valley drivers! There are several project areas where road construction crews will be working this weekend.
A Phoenix-Area Hospice Provider Seeks Chapter 11 Protection
Just three months into 2026, the healthcare industry is already showing signs of financial strain. Several healthcare providers across the U.S. are facing financial headwinds and filing for bankruptcy protection. The latest example is Supportive Hands Hospice Inc. As a regional hospice and supportive care business, the business serves Maricopa...
Every Mesa Amphitheatre concert announced for 2026 (so far)
We’re aiming to raise $10,000 by April 26. Your support ensures New Times can continue watching out for you and our community. No paywall. Always accessible. Daily online and weekly in print. Mesa Amphitheatre comes by its iconic status in metro Phoenix’s concert scene honestly after decades of loud,...

















