‘It means the world’: East Valley welder helps protect woman’s dogs after coyote attack
GILBERT, Ariz. — A Gilbert business owner is helping a dog owner secure her backyard after a coyote attacked one of her pets. 12News shared a video of the attack last week, showing a coyote jump over a fence into a backyard and bite the 13-year-old Shih Tzu named Angel several times.
Dead Lobster, Expired Chicken Rattle Phoenix Dirty Dining Report
This week’s Dirty Dining roundup did not do any favors for Phoenix's appetites. Maricopa County inspectors reportedly found a dead lobster in a tank, expired chicken, and several other major safety lapses at Valley eateries. Those violations, which included missing sanitizer at prep stations and foods held at unsafe...
Woman Attacked After Minor Crash: Brutal Stabbing in Mesa Shocks Community
A routine exchange after a minor car accident turned into a horrifying act of violence in Mesa, leaving a woman fighting for her life. On February 20, a woman pulled over near a Burger King parking lot after a minor collision, intending to exchange information with the other driver — something millions of people do...
Small-Town Museums Worth the Drive
When you’re planning a family outing, it’s easy to default to the big, well-known attractions. But some of Arizona’s most memorable learning experiences are tucked away in small towns—where museums feel personal, approachable, and perfect for curious kids. These small-town museums offer hands-on history, outdoor...
Small-format store adds to Ikea’s Arizona presence
CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa. — Top 100 retailer Ikea U.S. will open a small-format store in Phoenix, boosting its presence in Arizona. When it holds the grand opening on April 8, Ikea Phoenix will join locations in Tempe and Scottsdale. “The opening of Ikea Phoenix represents an exciting next step in...
The last stretch of I-10 south of Phoenix is finally getting widened
A major commuter route and thoroughfare south of Phoenix will see a traffic shift for about a year, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation. Interstate 10 is a key economic corridor, connecting Arizona's two biggest metros. A 26-mile stretch south of Phoenix, called the Wild Horse Pass Corridor, serves...
Rock stars on campus: remembering the golden era of ASU concerts
It was December 13, 1981. Helicopters circled the skies over Sun Devil Stadium, while inside, Mick Jagger floated over the crowd on a cherry picker. Roughly 74,600 fans filled the stadium for the show, later immortalized in footage from the Rolling Stones concert film, “Let’s Spend the Night Together.” And all of...
Phoenix woman, daughter mistakenly declared dead by insurance
A west Phoenix family says a routine checkup turned surreal when a mother and daughter were told their insurance was canceled because they were listed as dead.
IKEA sets opening date for small‑format store in Phoenix
PHOENIX — A new IKEA location is opening in Phoenix next week — and the community is invited to join the grand opening. The 75,000-square-foot building is in the Village Square II shopping center on the southwest corner of Tatum Boulevard and Cactus Road. The grand opening will...
Health inspectors find dead lobster, expired chicken at Phoenix-area restaurants
This week's Dirty Dining report cited Valley spots for issues like a dead lobster in a tank, no sanitizer and unsafe food temperatures.
