Popular Valley BBQ joint to open Peoria smokehouse
Caldwell County BBQ’s smokers are ready for the West Valley. The Gilbert-born, Texas-style smokehouse will open its doors in downtown Peoria on Thursday. The barbecue restaurant has been a staple for succulent smoked brisket, cozy southwestern-infused sides and cold drinks since opening in 2018. Since then, they’ve...
Check out this beloved Italian deli in the Valley
Tram Mai takes you behind the scenes to one of the Valley's most beloved Italian deli shop.
Ex-Glendale school clerk indicted for embezzling $6,500+ in district funds
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — A now-former West Valley elementary school employee was charged after allegedly using thousands of dollars in district money for her personal use. A Maricopa County jury indicted Michelle Haworth last week on charges related to misusing public monies, theft, fraudulent scheme and computer...
Motorcyclist killed in multi-vehicle wreck on Loop 303 near Surprise
SURPRISE, AZ (AZFamily) — A multi-car crash left a motorcyclist dead on a West Valley freeway late Monday night. According to the Arizona Department of Public Safety, the crash occurred on the southbound lanes of the Loop 303 near Northern Avenue shortly before 11 p.m. Troopers say a motorcyclist was speeding when...
City of Phoenix shelves red light camera program
Data shows Arizona has a serious red-light running problem, but Phoenix is no longer moving forward with plans to ticket drivers who blow through red lights using photo enforcement cameras.
Arrest made nearly 3 months after deadly Circle K shooting in Phoenix
Phoenix Police arrested 42-year-old Norman Sanders for the shooting death of 45-year-old Kevin Mitchell following an argument at a Circle K near 27th Avenue and Butler in November 2025.
Woman accused of stabbing mother 18 times in Scottsdale identified
Police say 24-year-old Ashland Crank stabbed her mom 18 times at an apartment complex near 68th Street and McDowell after they had gotten into a fight on Monday.
3 Arizona employers announce mass layoffs in January 2026
A small number of Arizona employers filed notices in January about planned layoffs, totaling about 260 jobs expected to be cut across the state to kick off 2026. Five companies filed Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification alerts, known as WARN notices, during the month. No company planned more than 100 job...
Tolleson police investigating death at apartment complex near I-10 and 91st Avenue
TOLLESON, AZ — Phoenix police have identified Yessenia Norman, 18, as the woman found dead in Tolleson last Wednesday. Norman was reported missing to Phoenix police on January 19. According to a Phoenix Police Department spokesperson, the officer was provided with Norman's information by staff at the transitional...
Phoenix’s overdose crisis is careening in the wrong direction
As much as anyone in Arizona, 40-year-old Rachel Combs has suffered the cruelty of America’s opioid crisis. Tragedy first struck the Kingman resident’s family in 2013, when her brother died of a drug overdose at 25 years old. She said her mother, Renee Brunhofer, battled chronic pain and fibromyalgia and started...

















