Kingman interchange easing Las Vegas-Phoenix traffic hits 70% completion
KINGMAN, AZ (AZFamily) — The Arizona Department of Transportation is working to complete a $106 million interchange project designed to solve traffic backups that have hassled travelers between Phoenix and Las Vegas for decades. The West Kingman Interchange construction project started in July 2024 and continues with...
Mesquite police seize 100 pounds of meth in I-15 traffic stop
Police seized about 100 pounds of meth during a traffic stop on I-15.
Suspect arrested after body found inside trunk in Phoenix
PHOENIX - A murder suspect has been arrested after police say a man's body was found inside the trunk of a car in Phoenix. Phoenix Police say an officer on March 28 "obtained credible information" that a man had been killed near 24th and Van Buren streets, and the victim's body had been placed inside the trunk of a...
Final Filiberto’s reopens after 8 locations abruptly closed
Last summer, in the thick of the sweltering heat, the thing steaming residents more than June’s triple digits was the abrupt closure of eight Filiberto’s Mexican Food restaurants. Instead of getting their breakfast burrito or carne asada fries, would-be customers found “Closed” signs taped on drive-thru menu boards...
CCSD police arrest substitute teacher after incident, possible impairment at West Prep
CCSD police arrested substitute teacher Kimberly Ortega after an April 2 incident at West Prep and the district removed her from its substitute pool.
‘Debilitating pain’: Paddleboarder airlifted from Salt River
MESA, Ariz. — Easter weekend is when people start to pack the Salt River. However, within the past week, two people had to be rescued. Paddleboarder Tasha Waisner has travelled down the famous East Valley River countless times, but her most recent visit was almost her last. “I've never...
Man dies, tractor-trailer ‘pierced’ by timber in collision
A tractor-trailer driver died after his vehicle was "pierced" with timber in a collision with a log truck. (Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd/X)
Old ribs and chicken among violations at metro Phoenix grocery stores
Maricopa County health inspectors cited three metro Phoenix gas stations for four health violations during the week of March 16. Violations included warm milk, old meat and old burritos A priority violation is a major violation that directly contributes to an increased risk of foodborne illness or injury. If listed...
Downtown Mesa could get housing for seniors
A 62-unit apartment complex for low-income seniors could be coming to downtown Mesa. Council last week gave the go-ahead to execute a lease agreement with Commonwealth Development Corp. to build Helix Apartments on city-owned land located at University Drive and Center Street adjacent to the Senior Center. The...
US 60 traffic restricted in East Valley after fatal collision involving pedestrian
PHOENIX — A pedestrian was killed in a collision that created significant delays on US 60 in Mesa on Wednesday morning, authorities said. As of around 9:45 a.m., the right two lanes of eastbound US 60 and the Higley Road off-ramp were closed for the investigation, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation.
