Motorcyclist dead after collision with SUV in north Phoenix
A motorcyclist died in a collision with an SUV in north Phoenix on Monday morning, authorities said. Darren Rama, 61, was pinned under the SUV when officers arrived at the crash site on 19th Avenue south of Bell Road around 9:50 a.m., according to the Phoenix Police Department. The Phoenix...
Phoenix Zoo release threatened gartersnakes into Canyon Creek to rebuild population
A couple of weeks ago, the Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD) and the Phoenix Zoo reached a milestone in their goal to restore the gartersnake population with the release of 21 narrow-headed gartersnakes into the wild. While the Phoenix Zoo’s breeding program is celebrating the 100th gartersnake released, the...
US 60 bridge replacement project causing major detour east of Phoenix area this week
A bridge replacement project is causing significant disruptions on US 60 east of the Phoenix area this month. US 60 is closing in both directions between Superior and Miami (mileposts 227-243) from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation. Local traffic wil
At his new Phoenix pop-up, talented chef conjures memories with mesquite
Chef Antonio Padilla, best known as the formidable sous chef of Bacanora and Huarachis, feels nostalgic as he puts a hand torch to a stack of mesquite. It’s a mild, overcast Saturday at Goldwater Brewery in Old Town Scottsdale, where Padilla’s new pop-up, Alita, is just setting up for the brewery’s Beer Fest. As the wo
Phoenix high school grad gets too drunk at Senior Ditch Day party, sues
On May 28, Blake Barnes walked across the stage and received his diploma at Desert Vista High School’s graduation. Six days earlier, he hit the parents of one of his classmates with a lawsuit over a “Senior Ditch Day” party held at their house. Barnes got so...
These 14 Phoenix restaurants are now closed
Every month, restaurants close around the Valley. But May saw over a dozen spots say goodbye. Phoenix summers are brutal for local businesses, and for some owners, it made sense to cut their losses before the pavement starts to sizzle. Other local spots were forced to close, and some bid farewell after serving Valley c
Sarah Jane Carr’s family vows to keep believing in justice after dismissed murder charges
Charges were dropped without prejudice in August 2025 against Javier Lorenzano-Nunez, who was arrested in October 2024 for the 1998 murder of Sarah Jane Carr. The Ortega Law Firm filed a $3 million notice of claim against the city of Phoenix and the Maricopa County Attorney's Office alleging false arrest, imprisonment,
4-vehicle crash causing traffic restrictions along Loop 101 in Chandler
CHANDLER, Ariz. — Traffic restrictions are in place after a four-vehicle crash along the Loop 101 in Chandler on June 2, according to DPS. Around 9 a.m., a crash occurred along the southbound Loop 101 near Warner Road. DPS said the HOV and the three other lanes are blocked.
North Phoenix E-Bike Close Call Highlights Growing Safety Concerns
A shocking video shows three teens riding one e-bike and running a red light in north Phoenix, narrowly avoiding a collision with a car. The near-miss has reignited concerns about e-bike safety, rider education, and rising accident rates in Arizona.
Cozy Arizona Mexican restaurant reopens with new owner, same ‘heart’
Frank and Lupe's, the family-owned Mexican restaurant that was an Old Town Scottsdale destination for over 30 years, has returned under new ownership after the original Scottsdale location closed in September 2025. The restaurant is now open in Gainey Ranch under the leadership of a new owner, Piero Aviles. Aviles said
