This iconic Phoenix alternative station returns after decades away
A beloved Arizona alternative radio favorite has clawed its way back from the dead onto the Valley airwaves, this time with an AI-powered soul. On Jan. 15, Phoenix station The Zone returned to the FM dial at 94.9 FM, spinning a mix of adult alternative artists from the past and present.
Salt & Straw is Opening at Gilbert’s Heritage Park
Ice cream lovers will have yet another way to get their frozen fix when Salt & Straw opens at Heritage Park. The ice cream shop, known for its unique flavors and plans on opening a shop in 2026 at the multi-use center at North Gilbert Road, reports East Valley Now. This will mark the second Gilbert location and the...
Two dead after apparent murder-suicide at a Gilbert home
GILBERT, AZ — Two people are dead after a shooting on Tuesday afternoon at a home in Gilbert. Gilbert police say they were called to the home near Higley and Riggs roads just before 3 p.m. for a report of a shooting. The caller told 9-1-1 that they had...
10 Arizona Fish Fries Locals Turn Into A Weekly Tradition
Arizona might be a desert, but somehow, every week, locals manage to make fish fry Friday a tradition worth driving for. There’s something comforting about slipping into a tiny, bustling spot, the smell of hot oil greeting you before the first crackle of a freshly fried fillet even hits your table.
Mesa Police take over park ranger unit after ‘goon squad’ misconduct probe
The Mesa Police Department has taken over the city’s park ranger unit following a misconduct investigation into allegations of racial slurs, aggressive enforcement, and the use of "goon squad" patches. New accountability measures include mandatory body-worn cameras and updated tracking software as the department...
Firefighters narrowly escape Gold Canyon home before roof collapses
Arizona’s Family News chopper captured the flames burning the home east of Phoenix. Whitney Clark looks at the leftover damage in the morning.
Teenage girl dead after vehicle strikes her in Phoenix
PHOENIX — A teenage girl died after getting hit by a vehicle in Phoenix on Tuesday night, authorities said. The collision took place in the area of 75th Avenue and Lower Buckeye Road before 8:30 p.m., according to the Phoenix Police Department. The teen girl, whose name and age...
Inspectors hit Mexican restaurant in Mesa with 7 health violations
Maricopa County health inspectors cited four metro Phoenix restaurants for 19 health violations during the week of Jan. 5. Violations included storing expired salsa, touching cooked food with dirty gloves, not sanitizing dishes and keeping insecticide near food. A priority violation is a major violation that directly...
Mega Data Centers Muscle Into Metro Phoenix, Stirring West Valley Backlash
Metro Phoenix’s data center boom just punched the accelerator again, with two huge projects moving through the pipeline on opposite sides of the Valley. Out by Luke Air Force Base, Takanock is pitching Project Baccara, a power-heavy complex with its own natural-gas plant. Across town in Mesa, NTT Global Data Centers...
The Edge wins its case for Club West Golf Course site
A Maricopa County Superior Court judge today ruled against a group of Club West homeowners seeking to permanently restrict redevelopment of the former Club West Golf Course, ending over four years of litigation over the future of the 164-acre property. In a 10-page ruling dated Jan. 15 but filed today,...

















