Man sentenced to life in prison for killing ex-girlfriend in Glendale
GLENDALE, AZ (AZFamily) — A man will spend the rest of his life in prison after being convicted of shooting and killing his ex-girlfriend in Glendale nearly three years ago. Maricopa County Attorney Rachel Mitchell announced that Rueben Rocha, 24, was sentenced to natural life in prison for the murder of Jordin...
Grime Time In The Valley, Resorts And Hawaiian BBQ Nailed In Dirty Dining Sweep
Two Arizona resorts and a Phoenix Hawaiian BBQ spot landed on this week’s Dirty Dining list after health inspectors cited them during recent checks, putting an unwelcome spotlight on their kitchens and food handling. Resorts And Hawaiian BBQ Land On Dirty Dining List. According to Arizona's Family, county health...
Santo Agave now open in Peoria
Santo Agave, a restaurant offering Mexican‑inspired dishes, is now open in Peoria at 9832 W. Northern Ave. in the Park West shopping center. The restaurant is owned by longtime restaurateur Damian Rangel and features dishes influenced by regional Mexican cuisine in a setting designed to reflect elements of Mexico...
Fry Bread House: A taste of Indigenous culture
Fry Bread House not only packs delicious ingredients between a fluffy piece of frybread but also a whole lot of history. Richard Perry, co-owner of Fry Bread House, said it is a unique restaurant that uses frybread as the main part of their menu. Frybread, Perry said, was created by...
100-Year-Old Ice Cream Brand Coming to Arizona on March 30
A popular ice cream and dessert brand is making its debut in Arizona with free cones for the first 100 guests.
Sun City couple accused of causing series of terrifying road rage incidents
SUN CITY, AZ (AZFamily) — A Sun City couple is facing more than a dozen felony charges after police said they caused three dangerous road rage incidents during the past month using weapons like a hammer, a hatchet and bricks. According to the probable cause statement, the first incident...
Woman ‘beyond resuscitation’ after pulled from Phoenix pool
PHOENIX — A woman has died after she was pulled from a backyard pool in Phoenix on Friday. The Phoenix Police Department responded to reports of a drowning at about 1:30 p.m. near 83rd Avenue and Camelback Road. Upon arrival, crews found an unconscious woman in the backyard pool of the residence.
Arizona town shatters record for highest March temperature ever recorded in the US
The heat wave didn't stop there. Arizona town shatters record for highest March temperature ever recorded in the US first appeared on The Cool Down .
Secretive Copper Club Plots Glam Gaslight Square Hideout in Phoenix
The Copper Club, an invite-only social club for women, is gearing up to plant its flag in Phoenix’s Gaslight Square later this spring, taking over a members-only space at 3603 E Indian School Road. What began as a casual happy-hour gathering in early 2023 has morphed into a network of more than 150 professionals who...
ADOT announces weekend closures on SR 51 and Loop 303 in Phoenix
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Phoenix-area drivers should plan for freeway closures and delays this weekend as the Arizona Department of Transportation continues several improvement projects. Southbound State Route 51 will be closed between Northern and Highland avenues from 9 p.m. Friday until 5 a.m. Monday for asphalt...

















