Chandler ‘Spooktacular’ event is Friday, Oct. 30
Enjoy a family-friendly party at Chandler's annual Halloween Spooktacular. This free event will take place from 5:30-8:30 p.m., Friday, Oct. 30, at the Dr. A.J. Chandler Park stage plaza, 178
New Release Restrictions Set in Sinema Property-Damage Case
Matthew Ammel, 39, would face house arrest and electronic monitoring if released, AZFamily reported. Azcentral reported that the judge also required him to remain in Arizona. The conditions would apply if Ammel posts a $100,000 cash-only bond. At a Maricopa County Superior Court hearing in Phoenix on Monday, Judge Barbara...
The safest cities in Arizona for trick-or-treating
With Halloween right around the corner, safety is top of mind for parents as kids get ready to hit the streets for trick-or-treating. But which cities in America are the safest for trick-or-treating?. According to a new annual analysis by SafeHome.org, three Phoenix suburbs rank among the safest cities in...
‘Eyes in the sky’: Chandler cameras help police stop fleeing driver
CHANDLER, AZ (AZFamily) — Chandler police said they used traffic cameras and real-time updates to stop a dangerous driver who would not stop for officers. A 911 caller reported a woman at a gas station behaving erratically and that her vehicle was missing a tire. Police identified the driver as Jolyssa Stewart. When officers tried to stop her, she drove through a red light, police said.
Phoenix acrobat’s stolen BMW recovered with hot dog costume inside
PHOENIX - A Phoenix professional circus artist recovered her stolen car Monday using its tracking app, but some of her valuable performance equipment remains missing. Tessa Gurley said she was working out in her apartment gym over the weekend when she noticed a man behaving strangely. About an hour later, she realized her keys were missing and went to check on her vehicle.
Kenny Dillingham Makes Bold Statement Ahead of Arizona State’s Texas Tech Showdown
Kenny Dillingham and the Arizona State Sun Devils are in a fascinating spot. The Sun Devils are now 3-2 (1-1 Big 12) heading into week seven of the season against #10 Texas Tech. Read more below on what Arizona State’s leader had to say about the impending matchup via a...
Gunfire Tears Through Scottsdale Yards, Street Near Papago Drive
Gunfire tore through a Scottsdale neighborhood early Sunday morning, striking several homes and leaving shell casings scattered across a street near 7300 E. Papago Drive. No one was hurt, no one has been arrested, and investigators say they still don't know who pulled the trigger or why. Scottsdale police officers...
Arizona breweries win big at the 2026 Great American Beer Festival
Arizona beer makers won big at the Great American Beer Festival awards on Sunday in Denver. Seven Arizona brewers took home eight medals, making it one of the state’s best showings in the history of the awards, which are among the most coveted in the craft beverage world. In...
What’s New (and What’s Gone) in the Phoenix Dining Scene
Last month brought plenty of new restaurants to the Phoenix area, along with some difficult goodbyes. When you’re looking for the next hot spot, you now have more Thai, fast-casual Mediterranean, and breakfast options to choose from. But first, take a moment of silence for the longtime veterans that unexpectedly shuttered this month, some after […] The post What’s New (and What’s Gone) in the Phoenix Dining Scene first appeared on DiningOut .
Arizona firefighters responded to 1,100 snake-related calls as summer heat drove snakes to homes
Summer can bring a much faster pace, with one shift reaching its fourth snake run by 10 a.m. and its sixth before noon.

















