Man arrested in connection with 40+ Home Depot thefts across metro Phoenix
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — A Phoenix man linked to dozens of thefts at Home Depot locations across the Valley has been arrested, according to newly obtained court documents. Court records showed Chance Mason, 30, was identified as the suspect in a series of organized retail theft crimes that took place between December...
More budget cuts coming to Chandler schools
After a three-hour meeting on Wednesday, the Chandler Unified School District once again could not reach an agreement on how to cut an additional $2 million from its budget over declining enrollment.
Former Peoria city manager to lead new ASU Center for Local Government Education and...
Former Peoria City Manager Jeff Tyne will lead the new Center for Local Government Education and Innovation at ASU.
Man struck by car while working on broken-down vehicle in Laveen
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — A driver who was working on his broken-down vehicle was hit by another car overnight in the Laveen area of Phoenix. The crash happened around 3:50 a.m. near 31st Avenue and Baseline Road. Phoenix Police said initial information shows that the first vehicle was driving on...
This Hidden Arizona Smokehouse Behind A Gas Station Outshines The Rest
Tucked behind a gas station on Bell Road in Scottsdale sits one of Arizona’s best-kept secrets. The Thumb looks like an ordinary fuel stop from the outside, but step through those doors and you’ll discover award-winning barbecue that rivals anything you’d find in Texas or Kansas City.
4 Arizona restaurants named among the 100 best places to eat in 2026
Yelp released its list of Top 100 Places to Eat in 2026, and four Arizona restaurants made the cut: three in metro Phoenix and one in Tucson. The list was put together by first identifying businesses in the restaurant category, then ranking those spots based on factors such as the total volume and ratings of reviews....
ERMCO to open new manufacturing facility in West Valley, creating 500 jobs
PHOENIX — A new manufacturing facility that will create more than 500 jobs is coming to the West Valley. The Electric Research and Manufacturing Cooperative (ERMCO) operation will be located at 15784 W. Hatcher Road in Waddell, about 30 miles northwest of downtown Phoenix, near Loop 303 and Northern Avenue.
This Arizona Pizza Spot Turned Its Lasagna Into A Local Legend
Scottsdale has no shortage of Italian spots, but The Italian Daughter at 23655 N Scottsdale Rd stands out for doing something truly special with its lasagna. This family-owned gem has turned a classic comfort dish into something people drive across town for, earning rave reviews and loyal fans who keep coming back.
DSV Breaks Ground On New Arizona Regional Headquarters In Mesa
MESA, AZ (January 21, 2026) – DSV today broke ground on its new Arizona regional headquarters in Mesa. The $14.5 million investment supports Arizona's high-growth industrial sectors with a 950,000-square-foot facility that will serve as a hub for DSV customers and house all service offerings, including air, sea, and...
‘Humanitarian crisis’: Sober living home scandal widens with criminal charges, lawsuits
Roberta Romero struggles to speak about the death of her sons. She talks softly, in hushed tones, pausing sometimes as she describes how her eldest son, Lionel Sandoval, died in 2022 while trying to shake his addiction in one of Arizona’s sober living homes. Her youngest, Ty, died by...

















