Northern Arizona family clings to hope after man severely burned in gas blast
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — A Northern Arizona family is holding onto hope after a gas explosion left a man with burns across half of his body. James Gowenlock is in a Phoenix burn unit fighting through severe injuries after what his family says was a gas explosion at a jobsite. His sister, Sarah McGee, said he is known in the Prescott community as a loving uncle...
Japanese steakhouse closes after 2 years in the West Valley
We’re aiming to raise $10,000 by April 26. Your support ensures New Times can continue watching out for you and our community. No paywall. Always accessible. Daily online and weekly in print. In January 2024, Kasai Japanese Steakhouse made a flashy debut in Peoria with teppanyaki chefs chopping, grilling...
201-unit build-to-rent community opens in Apache Junction
PHOENIX — A new housing development is looking to spark growth along a key corridor in Apache Junction. City leaders and developers gathered Wednesday for a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the grand opening of VERGE, a 201-unit “build-to-rent” community located at the southwest corner of Broadway Avenue and Tomahawk Road.
Phillips 66, Kinder Morgan Advance Texas to Arizona Pipeline Project
'Strong market interest validates the role this project can play in improving supply flexibility and reliability for West Coast markets'. Kinder Morgan Inc and Phillips 66 said Monday they have secured enough long-term customer commitments to proceed with a proposed pipeline for refined oil products from Texas to Arizona. "Customer...
Expert: Scottsdale could lose much of Colorado River water supply in near future
Scottsdale could lose as much as 80 percent of its Colorado River water supply in the coming years, according to an expert who spoke at a community water forum Monday night.
Phoenix considers lowering the speed limit on these city streets
The Phoenix City Council plans to take action on proposed changes that would reduce speed limits across city streets at Wednesday’s meeting. The latest change would affect 13 streets across the city, including a stretch of Osborn Road between 40th and 56th streets that would be reduced from a 30 mph speed limit to 25 mph.
Shiv Supper Club: Scottsdale’s Opulent Dining Destination
Old Town Scottsdale’s Camelback Road corridor has seen plenty of openings come and go, but when Riot Hospitality Group took over the former Mint Lounge space in early 2025, they had ambitions beyond opening another bar with food. Meet Shiv Supper Club, Arizona’s first “upscale supper club”, and the group’s most ambitious concept to date.
Arizona ‘grumpy’ judge reprimanded for violating code of conduct
SURPRISE, Ariz. — Turns out, acting grumpy is not just bad form. It’s against the rules. The Arizona Commission on Judicial Conduct has ruled a Surprise judge committed two conduct violations when he used rude and demeaning language last fall towards several people appearing before him in court.
‘I just want my daughter back’: Woman claims 2-year-old was hers after being arrested...
AVONDALE, Ariz. — Newly released body camera footage from the Avondale Police Department is shedding light on the urgent response that led to the rescue of a 2-year-old girl abducted from her home earlier this year. The case, which prompted a statewide Amber Alert in February, ended with the...
Tempe’s Mill Avenue refresh upsets some longtime business owners
Retail vacancy along Mill Avenue is about 12%, and owners say limited access and ongoing parking challenges have made it harder to keep customers. Alaina Kwan reports.

















