Prison time given to man who torched Tesla facility in Mesa
MESA, Ariz. — The man arrested last year on suspicion of torching a Tesla service center in the East Valley has been sentenced to prison. Ian Moses was sentenced Tuesday in federal court to five years in prison after he pleaded guilty to charges related to a fire reported at the Tesla facility near Southern Avenue...
Pedestrian dies after being hit by vehicle in Phoenix
PHOENIX — A woman is dead after being hit by a vehicle in Phoenix, the city's police department said. Just before 7:30 p.m. on Jan. 12, officers were sent to the scene near 35th Avenue and Thunderbird Road for a pedestrian who was hit by a vehicle. As officers...
Fire breaks out at Phoenix care home, 40 people evacuated
PHOENIX - Dozens of people were evacuated when a fire broke out early Tuesday morning at a care facility in Phoenix. The Phoenix Fire Department says crews on Jan. 13 responded to a single-story care home near 24th Street and Southern Avenue for reports of a fire at around 5:30 a.m.
Exclusive: Tacos Chiwas Owner to open Mesa Brewing Company
New microbrewery set to take over the old Oro Brewing Company space this spring. Armando Hernandez will soon expand his food and beverage empire. Later this month, the taco trailblazer will take possession of the Oro Brewing Company space in downtown Mesa, where he plans to launch a microbrewery and taproom called...
Chandler Fashion Center announces redevelopment to expand dining and entertainment
Macerich announced plans to redevelop Chandler Fashion Center’s dining and entertainment district near Harkins Theatres on the south side of the property. The project aims to enhance the center’s mix of restaurants and gathering spaces as it approaches its 25th year of operations. The redevelopment will introduce...
Death investigation underway in Queen Creek
QUEEN CREEK, Ariz. - Police say they are investigating a death on Tuesday morning in Queen Creek. What we know: — According to police, a death investigation is underway near Ellsworth and Walnut Roads. "Preliminary information indicates there is no known threat or danger to the public," Queen Creek...
This Arizona Drive-In Burger Joint Is So Beloved, Generations Keep Coming Back
The first smell I ever associated with Tempe wasn’t desert rain or the citrus blossoms on the ASU campus. It was the scent of grilled onions and searing beef, wafting through the cracked window of my dad’s station wagon. We were on a mission, and the destination was...
Hobbs proposes $3.50 nightly short-term rental fee to fund Arizona affordability
Gov. Katie Hobbs proposed a new $3.50 nightly fee on short-term rentals like Airbnb and Vrbo to bankroll the Arizona Affordability Fund, an initiative aimed at helping struggling residents pay utility bills and lower housing costs. The plan launched with an initial $20 million investment, drawing mixed reactions from...
Aldi announces national expansion plan that includes 10 new Valley stores in 2026
PHOENIX – Discount grocer Aldi plans to open dozens of new stores in metro Phoenix over the next five years as part of an aggressive U.S. expansion. The supermarket chain, which originated in Germany, announced plans Monday to open 180 stores across 31 states in 2026, its 50th anniversary of U.S. operations.
Deputies release bodycam of cockfighting bust west of Phoenix
Maricopa County Sheriff's Office said three arrests were made in connecting with the ring in Tonopah. Micaela Marshall reports.

















