Gilbert residents say data shows hiked up water rates don’t add up
GILBERT (AZFamily) — Gilbert councilmembers took a stance Tuesday night in the ongoing battle over skyrocketing water bills. Three members called for a full review of the town’s water rates, while customers continued to question whether the rate increases added up on paper. Arizona’s Family reporter Austin Walker...
Suspect in Preston Lord case faces new Gilbert arrest in unrelated court matter
GILBERT, AZ (AZFamily) — The 19-year-old accused in the murder case of East Valley teen Preston Lord was arrested in September on violating a court order related to a separate case, Arizona’s Family has learned. According to Gilbert police, officers took two reports on Sept. 5 over in-person...
Phoenix Taco Bus Owner Sentenced To Federal Prison After Raid
The owner of Phoenix’s most distinctive taco truck was sentenced to 20 months in federal prison on Tuesday for a firearms charge and employing undocumented unauthorized immigrants at his businesses, which include a brick-and-mortar restaurant. The judge sentenced Blademir Angulo Audeves to two months more than the...
Mesa officer injured in police shooting near Gateway Airport
A Mesa officer was injured during a shooting early on Oct. 29 near Sossaman and Ray roads, police officials said. Officials confirmed that a police shooting happened just after 2 a.m. near the intersection, which is also near Mesa Gateway Airport. Officers were called to the location about a 34-year-old man, who may...
13 Arizona Restaurants That Stay Packed Decades After Opening
Arizona’s restaurant landscape is full of places that have earned their staying power through decades of delicious food and genuine hospitality. These aren’t trendy spots chasing the latest fad. They’re the real deal: family-run kitchens, smoky grills, and dining rooms where loyalty gets passed down like recipes....
Multiple suspects arrested after violent group assault on ASU’s Tempe campus
TEMPE, Ariz. — *An earlier version of this article identified suspect Justin Otis' mother as a Maricopa County judge. She is a former Maricopa County judge and current employee of the Maricopa County Attorney's Office. The ASU police department is investigating a violent group assault that happened near campus...
Phoenix approves $5.2 million lawsuit settlement after toddler was struck by a police vehicle
The Phoenix City Council has approved a $5.2 million lawsuit settlement in connection with a police vehicle having struck a child. The settlement stems from June of 2023, when court records say a Phoenix police vehicle was speeding and hit a toddler. The child was reportedly in a roadway in...
Family of Phoenix man shot, killed by police says he didn’t have to die
PHOENIX — The family of a man shot and killed by a Phoenix police officer earlier this year is taking the department to court, claiming the officer used excessive force when he fired a single fatal shot into the man’s back. Body camera footage released by the department...
‘The Mission’ restaurant eyes early 2026 opening date for new Gilbert location
‘The Mission,’ led by Chef Matt Carter, is expanding to Gilbert’s Epicenter at Agritopia, featuring its signature interiors, acclaimed menu, and versatile dining and event spaces.
Gilbert residents demand answers on rising water bills
Gilbert residents packed town council chambers on Tuesday for the second time this month, demanding answers to rising water bills. Residents say their bills have tripled in the past few years.

















