Chandler Police: 3 men charged in gun-threat mall incident
Chandler Police stated they arrested two men after a Monday, Jan. 5 evening incident at the city's largest shopping mall. Police stated, in a news release, that officers responded to a call at
Telegraph Pass Trail offers sweeping views of the Valley from South Mountain
PHOENIX — If starting the new year on the right foot means getting outside, Telegraph Pass on South Mountain is giving hikers plenty of reason to lace up their boots. The popular out-and-back trail delivers sweeping views of the Valley, stretching from downtown Phoenix to Ahwatukee — and on especially clear days, all...
Suspect sold stolen kitchen appliances on Facebook Marketplace, court docs say
PHOENIX - A woman was arrested and accused of organized retail theft after allegedly admitting to a series of high-value thefts at Walmart locations across the Phoenix area. According to court documents, Georgina Pasqueira told investigators she stole items including KitchenAid mixers, sewing machines, and blenders...
This Arizona Cheeseburger Is So Iconic, Locals Call It a State Secret
There is a burger in Tempe that people whisper about like it is contraband. Walk up to the little A-frame on University Drive and the charcoal perfume hits first, then the sizzle tells you you are in the right place. The Chuckbox is cash only, no fuss, and completely unforgettable, which is exactly why locals guard...
The Hourly Wage You Actually Need to Afford a 2-Bedroom Apartment in Arizona (2026)
Fueled by a massive influx of tech giants (the "Silicon Desert" effect) and a housing inventory that can’t keep pace with migration, the Grand Canyon State has seen one of the fastest rises in housing costs in the nation. The "Housing Wage"—the amount a full-time worker needs to earn to afford a modest two-bedroom...
Police: Train derailment reported in West Valley
EL MIRAGE, Ariz. — Residents are being advised to avoid the area of Grand Avenue and Thompson Ranch Road for a reported train derailment, according to police. El Mirage police officers are in the process of responding to the scene. The westbound left and center lanes of Grand Avenue...
7 Arizona Spots Serving Southern-Style Comfort That Somehow Works in the Desert
Craving cornbread and collards under a blazing desert sky? Arizona quietly hides Southern comfort that somehow feels right at home among saguaros and sunset colors. You will find crispy chicken, smoky ribs, and buttery biscuits that taste like road trips and family memories. Let this list guide your next comfort...
8 Beloved Arizona Mom-And-Pop Mexican Restaurants Locals Keep Coming Back To
What if some of Arizona’s best Mexican food isn’t found on busy strips or in flashy dining rooms?. What if it’s tucked inside small, family-run kitchens where recipes are passed down, not written down?. Across the state, mom-and-pop Mexican restaurants are quietly serving dishes that locals swear...
Weekend wrap: Here are the biggest Arizona news stories from Jan. 2-4
PHOENIX — From a man dying after getting hit by a golf cart to a helicopter crash in Surprise, here are some of the top Arizona news stories from the first weekend of 2026. A man is dead after he was hit by a golf cart in Mesa on Friday afternoon, authorities said.
Police use drone, sonar, dogs in search for ‘beloved’ Tempe man
Tempe police intensified a search Monday for a missing 91-year-old man who was last seen on Friday. Apolonio Romero, who police referred to as a "beloved" and long-time Tempe resident, has
