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West Valley light rail extension raises business concerns along Indian School Road corridor

PHOENIX — Business owners along Indian School Road are raising alarms about a proposed West Valley light rail extension, saying years of construction could threaten their livelihoods. Valley Metro's proposed West Valley light rail extension would connect near Indian School Road and 19th Avenue, stretching 10 miles down
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Forklift falls off trailer, causes crash on Loop 202 in Mesa

MESA, AZ (AZFamily) — A forklift fell off a trailer and caused a crash on an East Valley freeway Monday morning. Around 6 a.m., first responders were called to the crash on southbound Loop 202 near Elliot Road. According to the Arizona Department of Public Safety, a pickup truck...
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Leaving a Cat Outside in Arizona’s Cold Weather: What the Law Says

Explore amazing animal stories – visit Animal of Things Now and follow us! When overnight lows in Phoenix dip into the 30s or a hard freeze rolls through Flagstaff, a lot of Arizona pet owners assume the law only cares about heat. It doesn’t. Leaving a cat outside in cold weather in Arizona can trigger the same anima
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Man accused of fleeing DUI stop with officers in car, crashes into Mesa apartments

MESA, AZ (AZFamily) — A man is accused of fleeing a DUI stop with officers partially inside his car before crashing into a Mesa apartment complex Sunday evening. Just before 8 p.m., first responders were called to reports of an intoxicated man acting aggressively toward others near Southern Avenue and Alma School Road.
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What’s open on Labor Day? Where to shop and which deals are worth buying

Sept. 7 is Labor Day, and plenty of people are using the day off to shop, run errands or spend time with family. Most businesses are open, and retailers are offering sales to close out the summer. However, some locations have reduced hours, and not every holiday deal is worth your money.
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This Arizona Mexican restaurant survived 30 years, so why is it closing its doors...

Old Town Tortilla Factory, a longtime Scottsdale restaurant known for its patio and Southwestern Mexican fare, has shut down after three decades. The owners confirmed the closure on July 31, 2026, but have not publicly explained what changed in the final weeks.
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DiMaggio’s Brings Old-School New York Italian Dining to Scottsdale

Family-owned DiMaggio’s Italian Restaurant brings old-school New York Italian dining to Scottsdale with scratch-made classics, carefully sourced ingredients, Italian wines, and a moody, intimate setting. The post DiMaggio’s Brings Old-School New York Italian Dining to Scottsdale appeared first on Fabulous Arizona .
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Queen Creek man facing manslaughter charges after 69-year-old pedestrian hit, killed in Flagstaff

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. - A 23-year-old Queen Creek man is facing manslaughter charges after allegedly hitting and killing a pedestrian while speeding and impaired in Flagstaff on Friday, police said. What we know:. Flagstaff Police officers responded to a crash in the University Plaza around 8 p.m. on Sept. 4. When...
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Dozens of firefighters battle massive fire at Mesa warehouse

MESA, AZ (AZFamily) — Almost 30 fire crews from the Valley battled a large fire at a Mesa business on Sunday evening. The Mesa Fire and Medical Department responded to reports of heavy flames and smoke coming from a warehouse at Nash Motorcycles near Elliot and Ellsworth roads around 5:30 p.m. The incident was quickly
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Body expected to be recovered from Tempe Town Lake after overnight incident

TEMPE, AZ (AZFamily) — Authorities are preparing to pull a body out of Tempe Town Lake after an overnight incident early Monday. At about 1 a.m., first responders were called to the lake on reports of a person who went underwater near the Rural Road bridge, according to the Tempe Police Department.

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