How 3 brothers built a Middle Eastern market empire in Arizona
At the Baiz Fresh Foods in Mesa, the smell of chicken roasting on a spit greets customers as they walk in. A restaurant occupies one corner of the market, serving up kebabs, hummus plates and falafel. Rows of pistachios, almonds and walnuts gleam behind a counter in the bulk nut section. One worker offers samples of...
Rescue crews perform 3 unrelated rescues on Camelback Mountain
PHOENIX — Technical rescue crews have been busy rescuing hikers from Camelback Mountain in Phoenix on Monday, authorities said. Around 11:30 a.m., first responders were dispatched to the Echo Canyon Trailhead at Camelback Mountain to help a woman who was about a quarter of the way up the trail, the Phoenix Fire...
15 Must Try Outdoor Restaurants In Phoenix Arizona (Recommended By Locals)
There is a very specific window of time here in Arizona where I practically refuse to eat any meal indoors. You know the feeling, that gorgeous stretch of the year when the breeze is just right and the sun feels like a warm hug rather than a personal attack. I’ve...
Phoenix Public Works makes its case for raising trash pickup rates more than 50%...
Phoenix residents may be paying more for their trash and recycling services starting this summer. The city’s public works department is asking the City Council and mayor to increase rates over the next three years. Lorizelda Stoeller, Phoenix’s assistant Public Works director for the solid waste division, says her...
Peoria high school robotics team earns spot at world championships this summer
Cactus High School’s robotics team, the Cobra Commanders, is headed to the world championships in May after finishing first at a major regional competition last week.
Man, young girl hurt in Peoria crash involving dump truck
A man and a young girl were rushed to the hospital after a dump truck hauling gravel crashed with three other vehicles on State Route 74 between 87th Avenue and Lake Pleasant Parkway.
2 men shot near Phoenix shopping complex, police say
PHOENIX, Arizona — 2 men were shot Monday afternoon near a north Phoenix shopping complex, according to police. Phoenix police said both men were taken to the hospital, one with life-threatening injuries and the other with non-life-threatening injuries. The shooting happened around 2:40 p.m. near 30th Avenue and...
18 dogs rescued from Guadalupe home are looking for new families
A group of 18 dogs rescued from a home in Guadalupe is now getting a second chance at finding permanent homes, thanks to the help of local animal welfare organizations.
Chicago’s Legendary Rainbow Cone Brings Five-Flavor Heat To Surprise Desert Debut
Chicago’s ice cream icon The Original Rainbow Cone is rolling into Surprise, Arizona, scooping out its first location in the state. The century-old brand built its reputation on a "sliced" five-flavor cone, with flat layers of orange sherbet, pistachio, Palmer House, strawberry and chocolate stacked into a single...
Come hungry: FoodieLand returns to Phoenix with 250+ vendors
The FoodieLand food festival is headed back to Phoenix this spring for a weekend packed with snacks, sweets and long “what should we try next?” walks around the fairgrounds. The traveling festival debuted in Arizona in 2024 and returned in 2025, drawing big crowds eager to sample viral...

















