Arizona’s Beloved Burger Spot Is An Old-School Phoenix Drive-Through With Classic Americana Vibes
Like other major cities in the United States, Phoenix has its fair share of modern fine dining venues. But Arizona's capital is also known for old-school institutions like Welcome Diner, a retro gem located downtown, and the Stand Burger Shoppe Arcadia, a beloved drive-through burger joint with classic Americana...
RAW VIDEO: Man in crisis shot and killed by deputies in Mesa
Newly released MCSO bodycam shows the tense seconds before a deadly East Valley shooting involving a man in crisis armed with a knife. Deputies try to talk Joseph Cannon out and a less-lethal launcher is brought out—but everything changes fast. Watch what happens next and why investigators are reviewing the response.
Bojangles Bets Big On The Valley, With Gilbert And West Side Getting First Crack
Bojangles, the North Carolina fried-chicken chain known for its biscuits and sweet tea, is bringing its first Arizona locations to the Phoenix metro this year, with one restaurant slated for Gilbert's Val Vista corridor and another planned near 99th Avenue and Indian School Road in the West Valley. According to...
4 Popular Bars and Taverns Closing in Arizona in March 2026
From the loss of decades-old nightclubs to the quiet shuttering of suburban favorites, here is the state of Arizona’s bar and tavern scene this month. The first few days of March have been marked by a dramatic shift in the downtown Phoenix landscape, along with the conclusion of several long-running neighborhood...
Valley woman recovering from life-threatening illness after eating friend’s homemade food
PHOENIX — A Valley woman is recovering from a rare and life-threatening illness that many doctors only read about in medical textbooks. Trinity Peterson-Mayes, 24, was perfectly healthy just weeks ago. But a meal with friends last month left her nearly paralyzed. Peterson-Mayes, a wedding planner, said everything...
Gov. Hobbs signs new Arizona law requiring penny-rounding at checkout
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Gov. Katie Hobbs signed House Bill 2938 Friday, mandating that businesses round to the nearest 5 cents if pennies are not available to complete a transaction. The Greater Phoenix Chamber, which represents many Valley businesses, applauded the move in a written statement. “With pennies no longer...
Scottsdale councilman defends roundabout cancellation
SCOTTSDALE (AZFamily) — Scottsdale City Councilman Barry Graham is defending his vote to cancel a planned roundabout project along the Scottsdale Road corridor, after a report released this week showed the replacement project will cost an additional $3.4 million. “It would have been the only roundabout on the north...
Mesa, AZ — Police Alert: Hiker Airlifted After Medical Emergency at Usery Mountain Park
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Mesa, Arizona — A hiking trip at Usery Mountain Regional Park turned into a helicopter rescue after a man experienced symptoms of a possible heart attack. According to the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office,...
How This Small Arizona Restaurant Became One Of Tempe’s Most Talked-About Spots In 2026
I honestly thought my heart belonged to a simple street taco, but then I stumbled upon this tiny hole-in-the-wall in Tempe and my entire life changed. It’s 2026, and if you haven’t heard the rumors about the legendary flavors coming out of this unassuming Arizona shop, you might actually be living under a rock.
8 Family-Owned Mexican Restaurants in Arizona That Are Worth the Drive
Arizona is home to some of the most authentic, soul-warming Mexican food you will ever taste. Many of the best spots are family-owned restaurants that have been serving loyal customers for decades. From slow-cooked tamales to hand-pressed tortillas, these places put love into every single dish. Whether you live...

















