Scottsdale confident despite looming water cuts
A Feb. 14 deadline looms for what hardly is a sweetheart deal for Scottsdale and other Valley cities. At a Feb. 3 press conference, Gov. Katie Hobbs said Arizona is “at an impasse” in negotiations to replace an expiring, multi-state deal on Colorado water. Even so, she added,...
Survivor Sues City Following Scottsdale Learjet Crash
A passenger who survived a February 2025 Learjet crash at Scottsdale Airport has filed a lawsuit against the city of Scottsdale and multiple aviation-related parties, alleging negligence related to aircraft parking and airport operations. The crash occurred when a Learjet 35A veered off the runway during landing and...
Groundbreaking cancer treatment given to Valley patient with metastatic melanoma
Glenn Polyak thought he was out of options when his Stage 4 melanoma spread to his brain, until he became only the second Banner Health patient to receive an innovative new cell therapy treatment.
Video shows arrest of carjacking suspect after high-speed chase across Valley
PHOENIX – A carjacking suspect was arrested after a high-speed chase across the Valley last week, authorities said. On Tuesday, the Mesa Police Department released body camera and helicopter footage of the chase and arrest. The incident started around 4:30 p.m. Friday with officers responding to a disturbance call...
1 critically injured in mobile home fire in Apache Junction
APACHE JUNCTION, AZ (AZFamily) — One person was taken to the hospital after a fire broke out at a mobile home in Apache Junction early Tuesday morning. Firefighters were called to the reported fire just before 5 a.m. in the Palo Verde Hills Mobile Park near Superstition Boulevard and Goldfield Road.
Police release name of woman wounded in shooting involving Phoenix officers
PHOENIX – Authorities on Tuesday released the name of a woman injured in a shooting involving Phoenix Police officers last week. Valarie Marie Corona, 39, was booked into jail on aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and prohibited weapons possession after being released from a hospital. Authorities said officers...
Arizona neighborhood bans cars for all residents — but offers a thought-provoking deal in...
Residents will have access to over 100 Bird scooters, over 1,000 bike parking spots, and free rides on the metro. Arizona neighborhood bans cars for all residents — but offers a thought-provoking deal in return first appeared on The Cool Down .
Trash Transfer Station Erupts In Flames, Sends Thick Smoke Over West Phoenix
A first-alarm debris fire at a trash transfer station near 51st Avenue and Lower Buckeye Road in west Phoenix sent a thick plume of smoke over nearby neighborhoods Tuesday, prompting a sizable response from firefighters and caution alerts for anyone in the area. The Phoenix Fire Department reported that crews...
Former Tempe Union administrator named Chandler Unified superintendent
The Chandler Unified School District Governing Board has selected Dr. Anna Battle to be its next superintendent. The board voted to open negotiations with Battle after three finalists spent Jan. 28 touring facilities and meeting with different stakeholders, including the public. The hiring of Battle is contingent...
The Mission Expands to Gilbert with New Epicenter at Agritopia Location
One of the Valley’s most well-known modern Latin dining destinations has officially arrived in the East Valley, as The Mission opened its newest location at Epicenter at Agritopia. Helmed by acclaimed Chef and Partner Matt Carter, the new restaurant marks the brand’s third Valley outpost, introducing its signature...

















