This Arizona Cheeseburger Is So Iconic, Locals Call It a State Secret
There is a burger in Tempe that people whisper about like it is contraband. Walk up to the little A-frame on University Drive and the charcoal perfume hits first, then the sizzle tells you you are in the right place. The Chuckbox is cash only, no fuss, and completely unforgettable, which is exactly why locals guard...
The Hourly Wage You Actually Need to Afford a 2-Bedroom Apartment in Arizona (2026)
Fueled by a massive influx of tech giants (the "Silicon Desert" effect) and a housing inventory that can’t keep pace with migration, the Grand Canyon State has seen one of the fastest rises in housing costs in the nation. The "Housing Wage"—the amount a full-time worker needs to earn to afford a modest two-bedroom...
Police: Train derailment reported in West Valley
EL MIRAGE, Ariz. — Residents are being advised to avoid the area of Grand Avenue and Thompson Ranch Road for a reported train derailment, according to police. El Mirage police officers are in the process of responding to the scene. The westbound left and center lanes of Grand Avenue...
7 Arizona Spots Serving Southern-Style Comfort That Somehow Works in the Desert
Craving cornbread and collards under a blazing desert sky? Arizona quietly hides Southern comfort that somehow feels right at home among saguaros and sunset colors. You will find crispy chicken, smoky ribs, and buttery biscuits that taste like road trips and family memories. Let this list guide your next comfort...
9 Arizona Fried Chicken Restaurants Locals Say Are Worth The Drive
Arizona might be famous for deserts and triple-digit heat, but what if the state’s real obsession isn’t cacti or canyons at all?. From Nashville-style heat that makes you sweat to classic soul food that feels like a warm hug, Arizona locals know exactly where to go when the craving hits.
8 Beloved Arizona Mom-And-Pop Mexican Restaurants Locals Keep Coming Back To
What if some of Arizona’s best Mexican food isn’t found on busy strips or in flashy dining rooms?. What if it’s tucked inside small, family-run kitchens where recipes are passed down, not written down?. Across the state, mom-and-pop Mexican restaurants are quietly serving dishes that locals swear...
Police use drone, sonar, dogs in search for ‘beloved’ Tempe man
Tempe police intensified a search Monday for a missing 91-year-old man who was last seen on Friday. Apolonio Romero, who police referred to as a "beloved" and long-time Tempe resident, has
Why This Arizona Burger Has Locals Swearing It’s The Best In The West
Let me paint a picture: It’s 102 degrees in Phoenix, my throat is drier than a cactus in a drought, and I take my first bite of a Lucky’s Burger. Suddenly, I’m not just eating a sandwich-I’m experiencing a culinary heist. The patty, searing hot and...
He was at Jan. 6. The Phoenix Police Department hired him anyway
In the sweltering summer of 2022, the Phoenix Police Department was almost a year into a Department of Justice civil rights investigation when it found itself facing a different kind of crisis: staffing. About 20 officers were leaving the department every month, said senior police officials, and recruitment was...
Armed domestic violence suspect shot by Glendale police in Phoenix
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — An armed suspect is in the hospital after being shot by Glendale police officers in Phoenix on Tuesday morning. According to Jose Santiago, a public information officer with the department, Glendale PD detectives were actively investigating a suspect wanted for aggravated assault in a domestic...
