Fazoli’s Opens Fourth Restaurant in Phoenix Area
February 18, 2026 // Franchising.com // LOS ANGELES – Fazoli’s officially announces the opening of its fourth restaurant in the greater Phoenix area. The all-new drive-thru restaurant features all the fan-favorites, including classics such as Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo, Baked Spaghetti with Meatballs, and its beloved...
Loop 303 widening project will start this weekend
PHOENIX — The Arizona Department of Transportation is expected to start work this weekend on a widening project along the Loop 303 freeway in north Phoenix. On Feb. 21, ADOT crews will begin preparations on a project to add more travel lanes along the freeway west of Interstate 17 and the following traffic...
Suspect at large after shooting in north Phoenix leaves man with life-threatening injuries
PHOENIX – The suspect is at large after a man was seriously injured in an overnight shooting in north Phoenix, authorities said. Officers responded to a 911 call about a threat in the area of 25th Place and Larkspur Drive, near 24th Street and Cactus Road, around 1:15 a.m. Wednesday, according to the Phoenix Police...
Grieving Phoenix family looking for missing dog after deadly crash
The family of a woman killed in a crash in west Phoenix last week is pleading for help in finding her dog, Baby, who has gone missing from the scene. Loved ones say Tracie Gordon was hit while in an electric wheelchair near 75th Avenue and Encanto Boulevard and she had her dog with her. Grieving family members are...
Family of Phoenix man mistakenly killed by police files a $25 million notice of...
The family of a man mistakenly shot and killed by Phoenix police last month has filed a $25 million notice of claim against the city and officer. Filing a notice of claim is a required step before launching a lawsuit. The claim in question stems from a January emergency call...
SpaceX rocket launch should be visible in Phoenix this weekend
Arizonans who missed the recent SpaceX launch last weekend are getting another chance to watch some skyrockets in flight. SpaceX is scheduled to launch a Falcon 9 rocket from southern California to deliver more Starlink internet satellites into low-Earth orbit late in the early hours of Saturday morning, and there’s...
Valley Winds Roar as Phoenix Gets Clipped by Gritty Midweek Showers
Mostly clear, cool conditions started the day in Phoenix, with temperatures near 54°F at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, but a fast-moving Pacific system will bring increasing southwest winds and a chance of brief showers mainly in higher terrain. Overnight, temperatures are expected to fall into the low...
Rollover crash reported on Interstate 10 in West Valley
AVONDALE, Ariz. — A collision on Interstate 10 resulted in a vehicle rolling over on the freeway Wednesday morning. The incident was reported in the freeway's eastbound lanes in the area of 99th Avenue in Avondale. The Arizona Department of Public Safety said the crash involved two vehicles and...
Sandbox VR will open first Arizona venue in spring
Sandbox VR, the world’s premier venue for virtual reality experiences, is expanding to Arizona with plans to open its first Valley location this spring with additional venues planned across the state over the next year. The expansion will be led by franchisees Andrew Perkinson and Tylor Hardy, childhood friends and...
Viral 1-star review of The Tamale Store in Phoenix revealed to be a marketing...
PHOENIX – Did you see that viral one-star review of a Phoenix Mexican restaurant from a woman who didn’t know how to eat tamales?. Spoiler alert: It turned out to be a wildly successful marketing stunt by The Tamale Store. The meme originated on Jan. 29, when the...

















