Pickup truck crashes head-on with bus in Phoenix area
A motorist died after a pickup collided head-on with a city bus early Jan. 26 in southwest Phoenix. The crash happened shortly before 4 a.m. near 51st Avenue and Lower Buckeye Road, Phoenix police said in an email statement. The male driver of the pickup, later identified as 48-year-old Delfino Mota Jr., died at a...
WATCH: Mesa seniors turn plastic bags into lifesaving mats for unhoused people
Every Monday morning at Tower Point RV Resort in Mesa, a group of seniors gathers with crochet hooks in hand, turning discarded plastic grocery bags into something extraordinary.
Caregiver services included in new senior guide
Duet: Partners In Health & Aging announced the inclusion of two of its core family caregiver programs in the launch of USAging’s first set of Caregiver Services and Supports Action Guides. These guides contain practical resources designed to help Aging Network organizations develop and strengthen innovative caregiver...
This Classic Diner In Arizona Will Serve You The Best Homemade Breakfast Of Your...
Chrome gleams in the desert sun like a mirage, but this isn’t a heat-induced hallucination – it’s 5 & Diner in Phoenix, a retro wonderland where breakfast dreams come true and calories don’t count (at least that’s what I tell myself). You know those places...
Double Tragedy on Arizona Roads: Multi-Vehicle Crash in Phoenix and Fatal Rollover on I-10...
Tragedy struck twice on Arizona roads recently, with a multi-vehicle crash in south Phoenix and a severe rollover on I-10 near Quartzsite. In Phoenix, officials reported that a crash involving a rollover occurred around 10 p.m. on Friday near 35th Avenue and Lower Buckeye Road. According to ABC15, Phoenix fire crews...
Scottsdale mayor’s chief of staff suspended for alleged city violations
The chief of staff for Scottsdale Mayor Lisa Borowsky is being investigated for alleged violations of city policy. He’s also been suspended from his position. The removal of R. Lamar Whitmer from his position follows turmoil between the mayor and other city officials. Whitmer was employed as the chief...
People Drive Across Arizona Just to Eat at This Tiny Hot Dog Stand With...
Phoenix, Arizona – In a state known for long desert highways and roadside food legends, one tiny hot dog stand has quietly become a destination of its own. Nogales Hot Dogs No. 2, a modest nighttime setup in Phoenix, draws devoted fans who plan entire trips around a single meal. Despite its simple appearance, the...
Police ID driver killed in crash in Glendale; charges pending
GLENDALE, AZ (AZFamily) — Police have identified a driver killed in a head-on crash in Glendale that happened last week, and say charges are pending against the other driver. Just before 6:30 a.m. on Jan. 23, first responders were dispatched to 51st and Peoria avenues after a Chrysler 300...
Federal agents target Zipps Sports Grill locations in criminal investigation
Federal agents with Homeland Security Investigations and several partner agencies served 15 search warrants at Zipps Sports Grill locations across the Phoenix area Monday as part of a months-long criminal investigation. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Arizona the operation involves alleged felony...
Gilbert Council rejects massive residential plan
After months of continued hearings and revisions, the Gilbert Town Council last week rejected a 311-acre development proposed by Lennar Homes despite town staff recommending approval of a revised plan that it said met municipal standards. In a 4–3 vote, the council turned thumbs down on the Harvest Grove project,...

















