Three people stabbed during fight at home near 59th and Northern avenues in Glendale
GLENDALE, AZ — Three people were hurt after they were reportedly stabbed during a fight at a Glendale home on Wednesday evening. Glendale police say they were called to the home near 59th and Northern avenues just before 6:45 p.m. for the reported stabbing. When officers arrived, they found...
Buc-ee’s to open new location in Arizona
ARIZONA — Buc-ee’s is bringing its signature mega travel center to Arizona, with plans to open a new store in Goodyear in 2026. A spokesperson for the Texas-based company confirmed that Goodyear will be the site of the chain’s first Arizona location as part of a broader expansion into several new states. The Goodyear...
Here are the 20 friendliest neighborhoods in Phoenix
Nextdoor Holdings, the essential neighborhood network used by more than 100 million neighbors to connect with those nearby, has released its 2026 rankings of the friendliest neighborhoods in Phoenix, spotlighting the communities where neighbors are most engaged, supportive, and welcoming. The rankings for the...
Phoenix family pleads for help after father allegedly beaten nearly to death
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — A Phoenix father is fighting for his life in the hospital after his family says he was beaten so badly that he may not survive. It happened a little over two weeks ago near a stretch of 27th Avenue known as “The Blade”. Sophia...
Deputy discovers USB drive in his new car. It’s contents led to the arrest...
GILBERT, Ariz. — A Gilbert man was arrested on Tuesday after he allegedly admitted to surreptitiously recording people using bathrooms in Scottsdale, public records show. The investigation began when a deputy in South Carolina reported finding a mysterious USB drive in a car he had recently bought. The drive...
Over 170 arrests made during Scottsdale’s ‘human exploitation’ operation
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Over 100 arrests were made during a weeks-long operation focusing on child exploitation and sex trafficking across the Valley. Scottsdale police said a total of 173 arrests were made during an operation led by the agency's trafficking unit between Jan. 21 and Feb. 14. The proactive operation...
Hip-hippo-hooray! Wildlife World Zoo announces winning name for baby pygmy hippo
PHOENIX — The Wildlife World Zoo just announced the winning name of its baby pygmy hippo: Jellybean. The name, which earned the most votes in a public contest, was revealed on Tuesday after months of voting. The 215-acre zoo is located at 16501 W. Northern Avenue in Litchfield Park.
Hole-In-The-Wall Arizona Italian Joints Serving Classics Locals Swear Haven’t Changed In Generations
Arizona might be famous for Southwestern flavors and Mexican cuisine, but hidden throughout the state are authentic Italian restaurants that have been serving the same beloved recipes for decades. If you ever find yourself wandering the sun‑baked streets of Arizona and start craving a plate of spaghetti that tastes...
Tempers flare as Scottsdale Unified board weighs tough options
The Scottsdale Unified School District Governing Board might not agree. At the board’s Feb. 10 meeting, multiple alternatives were presented to them – but on rather unpleasant topics. One: what to do with schools the board voted to close. Two: how to save even more money and avoid...
Alicia Navarro Disappears in Arizona Then Reappears Four Years Later in Montana
On September 15, 2019, Glendale, Arizona was asleep when a teenage girl slipped out of her home and disappeared into the darkness. The timing mattered. In the early morning hours, neighborhoods are still, streets are mostly empty, and even small movements can go unnoticed. That combination of silence and shadow can...
