Modern Don Quixote’s fight for Queen Creek cotton gin
Don Quixote had his windmills; James Ballentyne has his cotton gin. But while the 17th century fictional character had only his sidekick Sancho Panza, the Mesa businessman has the support of his family and a growing Queen Creek contingent to help in his historical-preservation quest. And, when you listen to...
12 Arizona Spots That Diners, Drive-Ins And Dives Put On The Map
Ever pulled over in Arizona just because something smelled too good to ignore? I did. One random stop turned into a meal I still think about. That is the pull of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives. It leads you straight to places that actually deliver. Across the state, small and simple...
Arizona cardiology group to pay $3.85M to settle data breach lawsuit
Phoenix-based Cardiovascular Consultants has agreed to pay $3.85 million to settle a class action lawsuit related to a 2023 data breach, according to a March 30 report from Claim Depot. In September 2023, the practice became aware of a cybersecurity incident that affected its computer systems. The attackers accessed...
Shooting at Mill Avenue business leaves 1 man dead, another injured
Tempe police are searching for a person who fired gunshots, killing one man and wounding another, at a Mill Avenue business during the early morning of March 28. The shooting was reported shortly before 2:20 a.m. on Mill Avenue near Fourth Street, where officers found a man who had been shot. He was taken to a...
Miracle Mile Deli turns pastrami into purpose this April
PHOENIX – This April, one sandwich is doing more than feeding customers, it is helping grant wishes. In honor of World Wish Month, Miracle Mile Deli will donate $1 from every famous hot pastrami sandwich sold to Make-A-Wish Arizona, supporting its mission to create life-changing wishes for children with critical...
Woman arrested after ex-roommate shot, killed in Mesa
MESA, AZ (AZFamily) — A woman is facing charges for allegedly shooting and killing her ex-roommate early Monday morning in the East Valley. Mesa Police responded to a home in the area of Sossaman Road and Southern Avenue around 1:30 a.m. for reports of a shooting. When officers got...
Hazardous air quality east of Phoenix metro as dust, smoke, pollen combine
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — The East Valley was hit with hazardous air quality levels early Monday morning, with residents encouraged to stay inside. The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) has issued a High Pollution Advisory for Monday due to dust. Learn more here. Chandler and Mesa saw air quality...
What to do if you get caught by a Phoenix speed enforcement camera
You’re driving down 7th Street just past Osborn Road. It’s late at night and the roads are empty. There isn’t a soul in sight. So you speed up, your windows down and music cranked. It’s your road tonight. That is, until a few weeks later, when...
Intersection closed after multi-vehicle crash in Mesa
MESA, AZ (AZFamily) — A large closure is in place after a wreck involving multiple vehicles in Mesa early Tuesday morning. The collision was reported near Stapley Drive and Brown Road around 7:30 a.m. Mesa police say several vehicles were involved, but it’s unclear if any injuries have been reported at this time.
This Arizona restaurant serves the kind of burger locals insist is the best in...
Tucked just off the buzz of Old Town Scottsdale, Rehab Burger Therapy at 7210 E 2nd St has built a devoted following that stretches far beyond the neighborhood. With a laid-back beach bar vibe and a menu packed with creative, over-the-top burgers, this place is anything but ordinary. Locals don’t...

















