Tree Trimmer Dies After He’s Pinned by Falling Palm Fronds While at Work
Arizona police identified the victim as Flavio Sesmas Maya
Scottsdale small business owners scramble as Painted Tree Boutiques announces sudden closure
SCOTTSDALE, AZ — Business owners who rent space at Painted Tree Boutiques were told Tuesday morning that the company was ceasing operations, leaving many scrambling. Outside the north Scottsdale store, shop owners were seen moving furniture, pallets of blankets and clothing that they sold on consignment. Erin Winkelman has...
Man sentenced to life in prison for killing girlfriend over texts from another man
PHOENIX — A 23-year-old man was sentenced to life in prison plus 26 years for fatally shooting his girlfriend 11 times while driving around Tempe in June 2023. Prosecutors said that Adrian Aguilar shot 19-year-old Amria Crofton over the course of 45 minutes after seeing a text message from another man on her phone. Aguilar demanded Crofton tell him whether she...
Deadly Rollover Crash Shuts Down I-17 In Phoenix
At approximately 7:20 a.m. on April 12, 2026, a serious rollover crash involving an SUV occurred along northbound I-17 near West Cactus in Phoenix. First responders arrived to find multiple patients involved, including several children. Due to the severity of the incident, the response was upgraded to a full medical assignment, bringing in additional units.
Arizona Welcomes a New IKEA Location
Located at Village Square II shopping center, 4643 E. Cactus Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85032, the 75,000-square-foot store includes over 4,000 products on display with a curated selection of over 3,000 products for immediate takeaway.
Another billion-dollar giant relocating out of California
LOS ANGELES - KB Home, a staple of the Southern California business landscape for decades, announced Tuesday that it will exit its Westwood headquarters next year. The move to Tempe marks a strategic shift for the developer as it seeks to streamline operations and capitalize on Arizona's lower cost of doing business.
🎁 Freebies and Local Finds in Queen Creek — Pallets, Puzzles & More
(5) Puzzles – 2–3 Missing Pieces. A local puzzle lover is giving away five puzzles that each have a couple of missing pieces. They’re used and in fair condition, great for anyone who enjoys puzzling for fun or wants pieces for art projects. Pickup in Queen Creek, AZ. 👉 See this item on Facebook.
🎁 Freebies Up for Grabs in Tempe — DIY Supplies, Plants & More
Looking for something useful or fun around Tempe? This week’s local freebies include building materials, garden plants, and even a trampoline for the kids. Check out what neighbors are giving away below!
New gateway sign to mark Mill Avenue entrance in downtown Tempe
PHOENIX — If you’re traveling around Tempe next week, keep an eye in the sky as Mill Avenue will be getting a new metal gateway sign that spells out the street name in capital, glowing letters. The new welcome signage, which is set to be installed on April...
Man seriously hurt after shooting in north Phoenix
A man is in the hospital after being shot overnight in north Phoenix, and no suspect is in custody.

















