Inside the colorful chaos of Phoenix Idiotarod 2026
Colorful chaos rolled through downtown Phoenix this past weekend. The Phoenix Idiotarod returned on Feb. 7, bringing a loud, weird and wildly unserious afternoon to Valley streets. Shopping carts rattled along Roosevelt Row as amusing and absurd fun ensued. Exactly as planned. A total of 18 teams took part in...
5 years later, the murder of Jaiden Torrez remains unsolved in Phoenix
PHOENIX — It's now been more than five years since the murder of Jaiden Torrez, and still, the case remains unsolved. In a one-on-one interview with 12News, Jaiden's father says he’s not giving up hope that investigators will eventually be able to track down the killer. “My son’s...
Phoenix cops were told danger had passed before mistakenly killing dad
As a crazed man shot randomly into their South Phoenix home on Jan. 26, Christian Diaz Rendon’s wife and children kept calling 911. As they huddled in back rooms to avoid the bullets, multiple emergency dispatchers promised them that police were on their way. But instead of helping, a Phoenix cop only compounded the...
This small Mexican town becomes a dental destination as US healthcare costs soar
PHOENIX — Approximately three hours southwest of Phoenix, the small Mexican town of Los Algodones is making a big impact on American healthcare consumers seeking affordable alternatives to skyrocketing U.S. medical costs. With a population of just 5,000 residents, Los Algodones has earned the nickname "Molar City"...
No Longer Useful To His Breeder, This Poor Soul Got Dumped In Arizona Desert...
Valor’s story story began in Laveen, a quiet suburban area on the edge of southwest Phoenix, surrounded by the harsh Sonoran Desert. That’s where Valor was found, alone, frightened, and painfully thin. A compassionate passerby knew something was terribly wrong and rushed him to Love Them All Sanctuary...
Phoenix eatery CC’s on Central changes name and menu
After shaking up its menu, shifting hours and hosting a cajun breakfast pop-up, CC’s on Central has started a new chapter with a new name. The midtown restaurant will now focus on weekday lunch service, offering afternoon staples and daily featured dishes. To mark this shift, owner Sharon Cunningham has changed the...
Scottsdale Streets Snarl After Crash Sends One To Trauma Center
A Monday afternoon crash in Scottsdale sent one person to a trauma center with reported life‑threatening injuries and turned nearby streets into a traffic headache as officers shut down the intersection and surrounding roadways. Scottsdale Police called in their reconstruction team to work the collision scene while...
109 accused of DUI during WM Phoenix Open weekend; 40 other arrests outside event
SCOTTSDALE, AZ (AZFamily) — While fans roared inside TPC Scottsdale, authorities were busy outside as WM Phoenix Open weekend resulted in dozens of arrests and nearly 1,100 traffic stops, according to data released Monday. According to the Arizona Governor’s Office of Highway Safety, authorities conducted 1,091...
New eateries coming to Tanger Outlets Phoenix this summer and fall
Several new dining options are coming to Tanger Outlets Phoenix in Glendale this summer and fall, enhancing the shopping experience with a variety of cuisines.
Social media influencer arrested at Scottsdale nightclub, police say
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — A 20-year-old social media influencer was arrested over the weekend after he was reportedly found inside a Scottsdale nightclub. Scottsdale police said Braden Peters, known on TikTok and Instagram as "Clavicular," was arrested on the night of Feb. 7 after he was allegedly using a forged ID to gain...
