Above-Average Warmth Across The South Breaking Records
Warm temperatures are ongoing across the Southern Plains and Southwest, and set to spread eastward this week. Temperatures up to 30 degrees above average are expected, with highs in the 80s and 90s likely for cities like Phoenix and Las Vegas. Temperatures will near daily record highs with some records broken. Here’s...
Happy Hour Spotlight: Breakfast & Brunch
When: 12-2 p.m. M-F Weekday brunchers will find deals aplenty at this sunny modern diner’s new Weekday Social. Select dishes are $12 and mimosas, brunch punch and Salty Dogs are $5. We’re all about the carb-y Easy Teasers (discounted $2): brown butter beignets ($6), old-fashioned doughnuts ($4.75) and cheddar biscuit...
High temps break 40-year record in Phoenix; cooler temps on the way
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — The high temperature was 92 today; that easily beat the daily high temperature of 89 set in 1986. Today is also part of a 4-way tie for the warmest all-time temperature (92 degrees) for Phoenix in the month of February. The 4 dates are Feb. 25, 1921, Feb. 27, 1986, yesterday (Feb. 27, 2026), and...
Construction begins on Fry’s-anchored shopping center in Avondale
PHOENIX — Construction began Tuesday on a grocery-anchored shopping center in Avondale, the city announced. The Marketplace at Tres Rios will be 28 acres and feature a Fry’s Marketplace, three multi-tenant shop buildings as well as seven retail pads. While other tenants have yet to be announced, the...
Three-way Scottsdale Old Town battle percolating
Fans of Quentin Tarantino are familiar with his “Mexican standoff” climax – like Mr. White, Joe and Eddie pointing guns at each other in the “Reservoir Dogs” denouement. Sounds like what’s going on with Museum Square, where a three-way battle is brewing – and the...
This Arizona Buffet Has Quietly Become A Neighbourhood Favourite
If you’re looking for a no‑nonsense dining experience where the food speaks for itself, Eagles Buffet is the place to be. Nestled inside Casino Arizona in Scottsdale, this all-you-can-eat gem has quietly earned its place in the hearts of East Valley locals. While trendier spots come and go,...
Man who gunned down Circle K clerk on Christmas in 2020 learns fate
Timothy Bell, who shot and killed a young Circle K clerk who was going home for Christmas in west Phoenix in 2020, learned his punishment Friday afternoon. Tears and raw grief filled the courtroom as Tyler Cardiel’s family spoke on sentencing day. Bell was sentenced to nearly 50 years in prison. Bell called it a...
Developer plans new retail center west of Loop 101 as West Valley housing surges
Scottsdale-based Diversified Partners has another retail project in the works. The developer is planning to build out a new commercial development at the southeast corner of 99th Avenue and Indian School Road, just west of the Loop 101 freeway. Diversified acquired the roughly 24-acre site, which is just outside...
Amkor Doubles Down on Arizona
Amkor Technology Inc. is doubling down on Peoria, raising its projected 2026 capital spending to between $2.5 billion and $3 billion, with much of that investment directed toward the advanced packaging campus taking shape near Loop 303. The project is supported by more than $2.85 billion in government incentives and...
Suspect in murder of 87-year-old senior living facility resident appears in court
An employee of a senior living facility is accused of fatally shooting an 87-year-old resident.

















