13 Arizona restaurants serving Navajo tacos so good locals never pass them up
Navajo tacos are one of the most beloved foods in the Southwest, built on golden fry bread and piled high with savory toppings like beans, meat, cheese, and green chiles. They carry deep cultural roots tied to Native American history and traditions, making every bite more meaningful than your average taco.
How a Valley chef went from pop-up grill to Scottsdale restaurant empire
Sheila Bryson arrived at her far north Scottsdale restaurant, Pescada, looking stylish, composed and ready for an interview before the dinner rush. Just an hour earlier, she had been in the kitchen at Vic & Ola’s, another of her restaurants, breaking down fish and moving through the fast-paced rhythm that defines her days. It’s a balance she’s mastered over time as the owner, operator...
Loop 101 reopens after car fire causes backup in north Phoenix
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — A north Phoenix freeway is back open after a car fire caused a heavy traffic backup in the midst of rush-hour traffic Tuesday evening. The Arizona Department of Transportation says the westbound lanes of the Loop 101 Pima have reopened at Interstate 17, known as the “North Stack.” ADOT says the closure was due to a vehicle fire near 19th Avenue...
The Zone murder: 2nd man sentenced to prison
Prosecutors in Maricopa County say a second person has been sentenced for his role in the killing of another man at a Phoenix homeless encampment known as "The Zone" back in 2023.
A unique car museum in Arizona that flies under the radar
Tucked inside a luxury auto mall in Phoenix, Arizona, the Penske Racing Museum is one of those rare finds that most people drive right past without knowing it exists. This small but mighty museum celebrates the legendary Team Penske, one of the most successful racing organizations in motorsport history. Best...
Second man sentenced after victim burned alive in ‘The Zone’ in downtown Phoenix
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — A man will spend nearly four decades behind bars in connection with a brutal murder in which a man was set on fire inside a homeless encampment in downtown Phoenix. Maricopa County Attorney Rachel Mitchell announced that Isaiah Baskin was sentenced to 38 1/2 years in...
ADOT shutting down troubled dust detection doppler radar
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — A Doppler radar that state leaders hoped would be key part of a multi-million-dollar dust storm warning system will soon be a thing of the past. The Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) announced Monday that it will be decommissioning the X-Band Doppler Radar site located on the side of Interstate 10 near Eloy — a critical blind spot between the...
Mesa veteran who built joy for kids at hospital honored with $5,000 surprise
MESA, AZ (AZFamily) — John Macrone is a 95-year-old Korean War veteran who has spent his life giving back. After the military, he became a toy engineer and is the mastermind behind ‘Trains for Kids by Isabelle’ at Banner Children’s Hospital at Desert in Mesa. For...
Phoenix homeowner says contractor put family at risk
A Phoenix homeowner says her family and property were put at risk when a contractor started tearing down a 20-foot wall behind her home without warning or proper safety measures. She says debris crashed into her backyard, prompting complaints to the City of Phoenix and a stop-work order until protections were put in place. The contractor remains licensed, but the homeowner says...
City of Phoenix prepares for potential water shortages from Colorado River
Phoenix water leaders introduced a new plan to manage resources, ahead of potential water shortages. FOX 10's Megan Spector learns how the city plans to secure the future of their water supply.
