Loop 101 pavement smoothing in Scottsdale starts this week
PHOENIX — Drivers in Scottsdale should expect temporary nighttime and weekend slowdowns on Loop 101 Pima Freeway this week as crews work to smooth the pavement. Southbound Loop 101 will be reduced to two lanes overnight between Princess Drive/Pima Road and Thunderbird Road from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. on Wednesday and Thursday.
13 Arizona restaurants serving Navajo tacos so good locals never pass them up
Navajo tacos are one of the most beloved foods in the Southwest, built on golden fry bread and piled high with savory toppings like beans, meat, cheese, and green chiles. They carry deep cultural roots tied to Native American history and traditions, making every bite more meaningful than your average taco.
Mesa Police sergeant allegedly tipped off man prior to narcotics bust: Chandler PD
MESA, Ariz. - A Mesa Police sergeant is charged with tipping off the suspect in a Chandler Police narcotics investigation, and Chandler's police chief says this was a dirty cop that put the safety of officers at risk. What we know:. As Chandler PD served their search warrant as part...
Cold case of missing teen Paul Sanders sees renewed attention
For more than two decades, the disappearance of 17-year-old Paul Sanders has lingered as an unsettling, unanswered question—a case marked by a trail that simply… stops. In recent months, attention surrounding other high-profile crimes and missing person cases has led to an influx of calls to the Missing in America tip line, with some suggesting potential connections. While no official...
Loop 101 reopens after car fire causes backup in north Phoenix
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — A north Phoenix freeway is back open after a car fire caused a heavy traffic backup in the midst of rush-hour traffic Tuesday evening. The Arizona Department of Transportation says the westbound lanes of the Loop 101 Pima have reopened at Interstate 17, known as the “North Stack.” ADOT says the closure was due to a vehicle fire near 19th Avenue...
Small plane blows out tires upon hard landing Falcon Field Airport
MESA, AZ (AZFamily) — Two occupants of a small airplane are okay after the plane made a hard landing at a Mesa airport on Tuesday. The incident happened at Falcon Field Airport just before 8 a.m. when the pilot of a Cessna 172 aircraft reported having an engine issue, according to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
Second man sentenced after victim burned alive in ‘The Zone’ in downtown Phoenix
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — A man will spend nearly four decades behind bars in connection with a brutal murder in which a man was set on fire inside a homeless encampment in downtown Phoenix. Maricopa County Attorney Rachel Mitchell announced that Isaiah Baskin was sentenced to 38 1/2 years in...
ADOT shutting down troubled dust detection doppler radar
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — A Doppler radar that state leaders hoped would be key part of a multi-million-dollar dust storm warning system will soon be a thing of the past. The Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) announced Monday that it will be decommissioning the X-Band Doppler Radar site located on the side of Interstate 10 near Eloy — a critical blind spot between the...
Mesa veteran who built joy for kids at hospital honored with $5,000 surprise
MESA, AZ (AZFamily) — John Macrone is a 95-year-old Korean War veteran who has spent his life giving back. After the military, he became a toy engineer and is the mastermind behind ‘Trains for Kids by Isabelle’ at Banner Children’s Hospital at Desert in Mesa. For...
Phoenix homeowner says contractor put family at risk
A Phoenix homeowner says her family and property were put at risk when a contractor started tearing down a 20-foot wall behind her home without warning or proper safety measures. She says debris crashed into her backyard, prompting complaints to the City of Phoenix and a stop-work order until protections were put in place. The contractor remains licensed, but the homeowner says...
