The iconic 16th hole goes even bigger for 2026 Waste Management Open
SCOTTSDALE – What will change this year is that the hype surrounding the 16th hole is as big as it ever has been. With the amount of big-name athletes and celebrities in attendance, and everything new with the 16th skyboxes, including the W Scottsdale First Course all-inclusive offering, will surely bring even more...
Hudson House Bringing its Ice Cold Martinis to Gilbert
Hudson House, the upscale restaurant that boasts the world’s coldest martinis, will be bringing its chill cocktails and upscale vibes to Gilbert. The restaurant will open at Heritage Park, the impressive mixed-use development on Gilbert Road in 2026, according to East Valley Now. When it opens, Heritage Park will...
Night War Games Poised To Jolt Phoenix From North To South
Starting Jan. 21, Phoenix is trading quiet nights for something a lot louder, as U.S. military units roll into several city-owned properties for weeks of after-hours training that runs through Feb. 13. City officials say residents from north to south may notice low-flying aircraft and loud simulated gunfire, but...
North Phoenix Shaken by Murder-Suicide of Local Couple Amidst Domestic Strife
A north Phoenix community is grappling with the tragic news of a murder-suicide that claimed the lives of a local couple, leaving their two young children parentless. According to AZfamily, authorities confirmed that Celestina Ertebati fatally shot her husband, Sam Ertebati, before turning the gun on herself in their...
Woman in custody after alleged armed carjacking on Hamilton High School student
CHANDLER, AZ — A woman is in custody after an alleged armed carjacking of a Hamilton High School student on Tuesday. Chandler police say around 2:30 p.m., they were called to the area of Arizona Avenue and Ocotillo Road, near the school, for a reported armed carjacking. When officers...
8-year-old girl known as ‘Mesa Mauler’ makes her mark in powerlifting, jiu-jitsu
PHOENIX – An 8-year-old Mesa girl is making a name for herself as a powerlifter and martial artist. Arabella Costello broke state powerlifting records for squat and bench at a recent meet and is racking up medals at jiu-jitsu tournaments in Arizona and other states, picking up the nickname of “The Mesa Mauler” along...
Mesa Gateway Airport breaks record with over 2M passengers in 2025
PHOENIX — Mesa Gateway Airport surpassed two million passengers in 2025, setting new single-year record. Officials announced Wednesday that 2,036,218 passengers used the airport last year. The airport previously set a fiscal-year record with over 2 million passengers during the 12 months from July 2024 through June...
Man sentenced to 12 years after deadly, high-speed DUI crash in Mesa
MESA, AZ (AZFamily) — A man has been sentenced to prison in connection with a high-speed, DUI-related crash in the East Valley that left one person dead more than two years ago, the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office announced on Wednesday. Ian Omar De La Pena, 26, is set...
Tragic Fires at Senior Living Facilities in Arizona Prompt Safety Concerns; Fatalities Reported in...
A recent string of fires at senior living communities in Arizona has raised concerns over safety protocols and the well-being of residents. In two separate incidents, individuals have been harmed, with one fire resulting in fatalities. ABC15 reports that a fire at the Citadel Retirement Community in Mesa resulted in...
The Quirky Arizona Restaurant You’ll Find Yourself Returning To
Let’s be honest. Most restaurants blend together after a while: dim lights, industrial-chic decor, and a menu full of “truffle-infused this” and “artisanally-sourced that.” But then there’s The Duce in downtown Phoenix. A place so gloriously oddball, you half expect a tiny horse to...

















