Queen Creek woman builds massive online following through Costco posts
QUEEN CREEK, AZ (AZFamily) — A Queen Creek mom has built a following out of her love for Costco — sharing deals, new products and honest reviews with more than 1 million followers. Angela Ackerman runs the Instagram page “Costco Guides,” where she posts videos from inside the...
Phoenix Inches Toward Summer With 89 Today And Mid-90s On Deck
Wednesday, April 29, 2026 — Phoenix rolled into the day with a mild 66°F (19°C) start and is headed for a high near 89°F under mostly sunny skies. With low humidity and light south breezes, the air will feel very dry, and temperatures are still on course to slide into the lower 90s by Friday, with mid‑90s expected across the Valley...
Phoenix doctor testing new pancreatic cancer drug shown to potentially double patient survival rates
PHOENIX — A new pancreatic cancer drug being tested by doctors in Phoenix is showing promise, potentially doubling survival rates for patients compared to chemotherapy alone. Pancreatic cancer is one of the deadliest forms of the disease, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Only one out...
Phoenix Dumpster Killing Near ‘the Zone’ Brings 42-Year Prison Term
On Jan. 3, 2025, a Phoenix man received a decades-long prison sentence for the 2023 killing of Geoffrey Rugwiro, whose body was found in a burning dumpster near the downtown homeless encampment known as "the Zone." Dave Dinkins pleaded guilty to second-degree murder and kidnapping and was ordered to serve 42 years in prison after prosecutors said surveillance and other evidence tied...
3 motorcyclists arrested after allegedly going more than 110 mph on West Valley freeway
PHOENIX — Three motorcyclists were arrested after they raced past an Arizona Department of Public Safety state trooper at more than 110 mph in the West Valley on Sunday morning, authorities said. The high-speed incident occurred around 5 a.m. on northbound Loop 303, according to DPS Highway Patrol. DPS...
13 Arizona restaurants serving Navajo tacos so good locals never pass them up
Navajo tacos are one of the most beloved foods in the Southwest, built on golden fry bread and piled high with savory toppings like beans, meat, cheese, and green chiles. They carry deep cultural roots tied to Native American history and traditions, making every bite more meaningful than your average taco.
Cold case of missing teen Paul Sanders sees renewed attention
For more than two decades, the disappearance of 17-year-old Paul Sanders has lingered as an unsettling, unanswered question—a case marked by a trail that simply… stops. In recent months, attention surrounding other high-profile crimes and missing person cases has led to an influx of calls to the Missing in America tip line, with some suggesting potential connections. While no official...
How a Valley chef went from pop-up grill to Scottsdale restaurant empire
Sheila Bryson arrived at her far north Scottsdale restaurant, Pescada, looking stylish, composed and ready for an interview before the dinner rush. Just an hour earlier, she had been in the kitchen at Vic & Ola’s, another of her restaurants, breaking down fish and moving through the fast-paced rhythm that defines her days. It’s a balance she’s mastered over time as the owner, operator...
Loop 101 reopens after car fire causes backup in north Phoenix
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — A north Phoenix freeway is back open after a car fire caused a heavy traffic backup in the midst of rush-hour traffic Tuesday evening. The Arizona Department of Transportation says the westbound lanes of the Loop 101 Pima have reopened at Interstate 17, known as the “North Stack.” ADOT says the closure was due to a vehicle fire near 19th Avenue...
The Zone murder: 2nd man sentenced to prison
Prosecutors in Maricopa County say a second person has been sentenced for his role in the killing of another man at a Phoenix homeless encampment known as "The Zone" back in 2023.
