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PHOENIX — Mendocino Farms, a California-based restaurant known for its sandwiches and salads, is opening two more locations in Arizona. The fast-casual chain is opening a location at the Promenade Scottsdale, near Scottsdale and Bell roads. This location is set to open June 2. Mendocino Farms is also opening...

PHOENIX — From the state honoring first responders to some of those same first responders handling a large brush fire near Buckeye and more, here are some of the top Arizona news stories from May 1-3. Flags at Arizona’s state buildings will be at half-staff on Sunday and Monday in honor of firefighters and peace officers, Gov. Katie Hobbs announced.

Gilbert’s search for a new town manager is going into its last phase, with the town council expected to pick from four finalists for the job this month. The search began last year for a replacement for Patrick Banger, who left his Gilbert job of nearly 15 years to become Glendale’s city manager.

The victim's family was present and his father spoke during the hearing.

Later this month, the Arizona Heritage Center in Tempe will temporarily close again, this time for more than a year. From May 17 to June of next year, the building will be replacing its fire suppression system, among other renovations. David Breeckner is with the Arizona Historical Society. “The building’s...

PHOENIX — Two cats were rescued from a Scottsdale home after a car caught fire in a carport, according to the Scottsdale Fire Department. The department said the fire happened near 90th Street and Sutton Drive on Sunday afternoon. The fire started in the carport and extended to the...

PHOENIX — Eastbound Interstate 10 reopened after a crash in Phoenix on Sunday, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation. ADOT issued the announced closure around 8 p.m., due to a crash which was near 75th Avenue. The freeway reopened around 8:10 p.m. The westbound lanes were not affected,...

TEMPE – Following the conclusion of an eventual final weekend of conference action, Sun Devil Softball has earned the sixth seed for the upcoming week’s Big 12 Softball Tournament presented by Allstate at Devon Park in Oklahoma City, Okla. Arizona State will close out day one of the three-day tournament by squaring off against in-state foe and third seed Arizona at 5:30...

Fire officials said four patients were transported in critical condition — three by air ambulance and one by ground.

In the sweltering summer of 2023, the Southwest United States was subjected to an unprecedented and prolonged heatwave. As temperatures soared beyond historical records, the region was plunged into a fiery ordeal, affecting both urban and natural environments. This heatwave was not only notable for its intensity but also for its duration, pushing the limits … The post The Longest Heatwave Ever to Scorch the...