Body found in Tempe Town Lake identified by police as Anthony Brown
A man found dead in Tempe Town Lake has been identified as Anthony Brown, according to Tempe police. A witness saw his body floating in the lake the morning of March 21 and called police, the department said in an email. Police and fire crews responded and pulled the body out the water, police said. Police...
9 Arizona Burger Joints That Keep the Menu Simple and Still Get It Exactly...
Sometimes the best burger spots are the ones that don’t try to do too much. A tight menu, fresh ingredients, and a real focus on the craft can beat a flashy restaurant any day. Arizona is packed with places that understand this idea perfectly. From Flagstaff to Tucson, these...
Ice Agents Stir Tension At Sky Harbor Security Checkpoints
Travelers hustling through Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport on Monday morning were met with more than just long lines. Uniformed ICE officers were stationed near security checkpoints as wait times swung unpredictably, adding a fresh layer of unease to already tense spring-break departures out of PHX....
Trader Joe’s coming to north Phoenix amid major projects, land auctions
Trader Joe’s is planning to open another Valley store. It’s coming to Desert Ridge Marketplace, at 21001 N. Tatum Boulevard, according to an application for a liquor license filed with the city of Phoenix. No other details were available on the timeline for development. The specialty grocer currently...
In Arizona, A Bakery That Has Been Serving Locals Since 1969 Still Opens Early...
I’m convinced that the secret to actual inner peace isn’t yoga or meditation—it’s the smell of fresh, yeast-risen dough at five in the morning. There’s a particular spot in Arizona that has been proving this point since 1969, and they aren’t planning on changing a single thing.
The Prime Rib at This Arizona Restaurant Is Worth the Drive
Tucked on top of a hill in Phoenix, Arizona, Rustler’s Rooste is one of those restaurants that people talk about long after they leave. With sweeping valley views, live country music, and a menu packed with hearty Western favorites, it delivers way more than just a meal. The prime...
Popular Phoenix chicken wing restaurant is expanding. Here’s where
One of the most popular wing joints in Phoenix is preparing for a massive brand expansion that would more than double the brand's footprint in the Valley. Ace of Wingz currently has two locations in Phoenix plus a food truck. But over the next few months, the franchise will have five locations in metro Phoenix. The...
New revolving sushi restaurant rolls into Goodyear
Sushi is now rolling along a conveyor belt in Goodyear, at the freshly opened Kura Revolving Sushi Bar. The new restaurant, which is the Valley’s fourth location of the international chain, soft-opened on Thursday, March 19. It will celebrate its grand opening this Friday, March 27. Kura started its...
100-year-old Chicago ice cream shop Rainbow Cone opening 1st Arizona location in Surprise
Rainbow Cone plans to open its first Arizona location, right here in the Valley. The Chicago-based business has specialized in stacking sliced flavors of ice cream since 1926. Their famous ice cream cone features an assortment of flavors including chocolate, strawberry and orange sherbet. The menu also features ice...
Scottsdale Mayor’s Chief of Staff fired over troubling allegations
Scottsdale's Mayor Chief of Staff was fired over several allegations including unprofessional behavior and insubordination following a 65-day investigation.

















