Beloved Phoenix DJ off the air as part of iHeartRadio purge
A new round of company-wide layoffs at iHeartRadio — the largest independent owner of commercial AM and FM radio stations in the country, with more the 850 stations — has claimed an award-winning voice of Phoenix radio. Lois “Double L” Lewis had been the effervescent midday host (with purple hair) at KNIX-FM (102.5) si
Amazon takes over vacant storefronts for 30-minute grocery delivery
Amazon is taking over vacant storefronts and other small properties in the Valley to boost its 30-minute grocery delivery operations.
A NYC-Born Fast-Casual Chain Is Opening Its 13th Restaurant in Arizona
Shake Shack is continuing its Arizona expansion with a new Phoenix location set to open next week. This will mark the brand’s 13th location in the state. The grand opening will include giveaways for early guests and a fundraiser benefiting a local nonprofit. Shake Shack to Open 13th Arizona...
Man, woman dead in north Phoenix double shooting
PHOENIX - A man and woman were found dead with gunshot wounds Tuesday afternoon in north Phoenix. The June 30 incident happened near North Valley Parkway and Sonoran Desert Drive around 3:30 p.m. "When officers arrived, they located an adult female and an adult male with apparent gunshot wounds. The...
Phoenix Pill Plant Pullout to Wipe Out 116 Jobs
A major supplier of sterile hospital drugs is packing up operations in southwest Phoenix, and it is taking 116 paychecks with it. Central Admixture Pharmacy Services Inc. is shutting down its 503B sterile compounding facility at 2200 S. 43rd Ave., with job cuts set to begin in August. The Phoenix site has been supplyin
These Huge Flea Markets Across Arizona Live Up To The Hype
Ever wonder where all those cool, curated vintage shops get their stock? It starts right here, amidst the dust and the chaos of Arizona’s most massive swap meets. Every time I wander through these endless rows of vendor stalls, I feel like a modern-day treasure hunter navigating a sea of forgotten history.
Phoenix man dies after police handcuff him during call
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Authorities are investigating after a man died while he was detained by Phoenix Police last weekend. Phoenix police said Devin Alford, 34, died Sunday after officers responded to an injured person call near 44th Street and Thomas Road. While officers were on the way, they were...
The Unbelievable Arizona Discount Store You Need To Visit At Least Once
If someone told you there’s a place in Phoenix where paying full price is basically a foreign concept, you’d probably assume they’re exaggerating. The Liquidators Discount Center proves that sometimes reality is actually better than the hype, operating as a massive warehouse where discounts aren’t just good, they’re bo
The Colorado River Is Running Out of Time. So Is Scottsdale.
The seven states that share the Colorado River have now blown through two consecutive deadlines to renegotiate water-sharing rules. They missed November 2025. They missed February 2026. With the existing federal guidelines expiring this fall, the U.S. Department of the Interior is increasingly likely to impose its own
Scottsdale Fire asks construction crews to stop starting brush fires
Construction-related hot work has sparked two brush fires in Scottsdale in one week, though both were quickly extinguished, according to the Scottsdale Fire Department. Hot work refers to temporary operations that create flames, intense heat or sparks, such as welding, cutting and grinding. Fire officials said those ta

















