Phoenix influencer accused of making false statements on tax returns pleads not guilty
A Phoenix influencer who was indicted by a federal grand jury last month for allegedly making false statements on his tax returns pleaded not guilty during a court appearance Wednesday. It is alleged that 33-year-old Charles Davis Lewis falsely reported the full income he earned from Forever Investments LLC, which...
Heat waves are cutting solar panel output just when grids need it most —...
Last July, as temperatures in Phoenix crested 46°C (115°F) for the fifth consecutive day, rooftop solar panels across the city were generating roughly 10 to 15 percent less electricity than their ratings promised. The shortfall hit during the worst possible window: mid-afternoon, when millions of air conditioners were
Woman accused of swapping empty boxes for packages in Paradise Valley
PARADISE VALLEY, AZ (AZFamily) — An alleged porch pirate accused of stealing packages from Paradise Valley homes by swapping them with empty boxes has been arrested. The Paradise Valley Police Department said it received reports from several residents that packages had been stolen from their porches. Investigators said
High Tide brings seafood & hospitality to Goodyear
The recently expanded High Tide Seafood Bar & Grill is preparing for Resturant Week with their Goodyear, Gilbert and Chandler locations. The Goodyear restaurant, located at Goodyear Civic Square (GSQ), has quickly become a popular dining destination in the West Valley. For Chris and Kim Glass, running High Tide is...
Tempe woman arrested after driving wrong way on Loop 101
GLENDALE, AZ — A 24-year-old woman is facing charges after she was reportedly spotted driving the wrong way on Loop 101 overnight before crashing. Just before midnight on Thursday, a sergeant with the Arizona Department of Public Safety (DPS) attempted to stop the wrong-way driver who was traveling northbound on Loop 1
Amid drought and heat, Schnepf Farms — and their peaches — remain resilient
PHIL LATZMAN: Amid megadrought, extreme heat and facing even more cutbacks to water supply, modern farming and agriculture have had to make major adjustments. Many farms are changing to more water-efficient crops. And some are going out of business altogether. Around the Valley, fields of what were once fruit and...
Mesa school board settles with administrators accused of not reporting gun at soccer game
MESA, AZ (AZFamily) — The Mesa Public Schools Governing Board voted to settle with two high school administrators accused of failing to report a gun at a soccer game. Earlier this year, the board did not renew the contracts for the two administrators. The settlement was presented behind closed doors in a special meetin
Firefighters battle triple house fire near 35th Avenue and Thomas Road in Phoenix
PHOENIX — Firefighters battled a triple house fire in west Phoenix on Thursday night. The fire broke out at two homes near 35th Avenue and Thomas Road around 9 p.m., according to Phoenix Fire. The flames then extended to a third home. Fire crews upgraded the incident to a...
Man suffers ‘serious burn injuries’ in truck fire along US 60 near Alma School...
MESA, AZ — A man suffered serious burn injuries in a truck fire along US 60 in Mesa on Friday morning. Westbound US 60 was shut down near Alma School Road after a pickup truck caught fire on the off-ramp during Friday morning's rush hour. Shortly after, emergency crews...
A 1920s-Era Restaurant Chain Is Expanding with a New Phoenix-Area Location
Ted’s Hot Dogs will open its newest Chandler location on May 23, 2026, continuing the brand’s expansion across the Phoenix metro area. The opening celebration involving giveaways, Buffalo-themed festivities, free ice cream, and more will continue for two days. Ted’s Hot Dogs Expands Presence in the Phoenix Metro...
