Chandler’s data center vote triggers national progressive praise
A controversial City Council vote in Chandler, a typically quiet Phoenix suburb, is getting attention from some of the nation's most prominent progressive leaders. Why it matters: A proposed data center turned into a referendum on artificial intelligence — and former U.S. Sen. Kyrsten Sinema, who's now a lobbyist...
Pedestrian hit by car, killed in south Phoenix
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — A man is dead after being hit by a car in south Phoenix early Tuesday morning. First responders were called to the area of 24th Street and Broadway Road just after midnight for the reported pedestrian crash. Officers at the scene found a man with serious...
Kyrsten Sinema’s lobbying efforts fail as Phoenix suburb rejects AI data center proposal
Local residents raised water usage concerns, city council voted plan down.
Transitional housing vote taken off Mesa City Council agenda
Advocates are worried that Mesa leaders will continue delaying the final vote. Mickaela Castillo reports.
Giant 40-foot tall inflatable Santa stolen from Phoenix tree lot
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Thieves stole a 40-foot-tall and 20-foot-wide inflatable Santa Claus from a family-owned tree lot in Phoenix over the weekend, taking a decoration that has been part of the business for 35 years. The theft occurred sometime between Saturday night and early Sunday morning at Kraemer’s Tree...
Jury hears forensic, witness testimony in 2015 Scottsdale killing of Allison Feldman
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — After a lengthy Thanksgiving break of nearly two weeks, a high-profile murder trial resumed Monday as jurors returned to hear testimony in the 2015 killing of Allison Feldman. Prosecutors picked up the case against Ian Mitcham, the man accused of killing the Scottsdale woman in her...
Where Locals in Arizona Go for Fry Bread With Honey
If golden fry bread drizzled with honey makes your heart race, you are in the right place. Arizona locals know exactly where to find the fluffiest rounds, kissed with sweetness and served with genuine hospitality. From beloved institutions to roadside stands, these spots turn simple dough into pure comfort. Let this...
Man transported large amounts of fentanyl into Kansas.
WICHITA, KAN. – An Arizona man was sentenced to 272 months in prison for his part in a drug trafficking ring that transported large amounts of fentanyl into Kansas, according to the United State's Attorney. According to court documents, Rafael Turner, 35, of Phoenix, Arizona, and formerly of Wichita,...
The 10 wealthiest ZIP codes in the Valley
Paradise Valley is home to the wealthiest ZIP code in Maricopa County. Where’s the wealthiest ZIP code in Maricopa County? If your finger is hovering somewhere over Paradise Valley and Scottsdale, you’re not far off. According to U.S. Census data from 2023 — the most recent available —...
The 12 biggest Phoenix restaurant closings of 2025
Throughout the year, plenty of restaurants welcome their first customers, while others serve their last meals. But when some Phoenix eateries shut their doors for the final time, it sends shockwaves through the community. Customers mourn the loss of their favorite lunch spot or dinner destination, share memories in...
