Phoenix AZ

Phoenix is touting a courtroom win over one of the state's most prominent law firms in a fight over how far the city can go to shield neighborhoods from data centers. Mayor Kate Gallego said Wednesday that Phoenix secured what she called an important partial victory in a lawsuit brought by Snell & Wilmer on behalf of its data-center client, WBR, though she cautioned that the legal battle is far from over.

PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Drivers could see delays on Phoenix-area freeways this weekend as the Arizona Department of Transportation continues improvement projects across the region. Closures or lane restrictions are scheduled Oct. 23-26, according to ADOT. Drivers should allow extra travel time and use detour routes as needed:. State Route...

Six people were arrested by Peoria police in connection with a $1.4 million merchandise fraud operation. Investigators say the group used stolen credit card information from Walmart customer accounts to purchase products online before shipping them to Vietnam. Police recovered approximately $25,000 in merchandise, $35,000 in cash, and $45,000 in...

PHOENIX (AZFamily) — At least five cars were damaged and troopers had to chase a man on Tuesday after investigators said he was spotted throwing rocks at passing drivers on an Arizona freeway. The Department of Public Safety said a person on State Route 74, also known as Carefree...

GLENDALE, Ariz. - A victim was shot at a Glendale business on Wednesday night, police said. The shooting happened near 43rd Avenue and Bethany Home Road. SkyFOX footage shows a massive police scene outside of a Fry's grocery store. What they're saying:. "One individual is seriously injured and the suspect...

MESA, Ariz. - One person is dead following a possible road-rage shooting on Wednesday near a Mesa freeway. The shooting happened just before 2 p.m. on Oct. 21 near Alma School Road and the U.S. 60. Mesa police say officers were called to the scene for reports of a shooting...

Phoenix is moving forward on massive public transit expansion on the city's west side — adding Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) to a 13.6-mile stretch of 35th Avenue and Van Buren Street. Why it matters: The project, which the city says could cost more than $900 million, is meant to ease congestion and commutes in a populous but historically underserved area . The BRT project will involve adding dedicated middle lanes for city buses, which will make 17 stops between the Thelda Williams Transit Center, ne

Phoenix remains under a severe thunderstorm watch through 1 p.m. Thursday and a flash flood watch through 5 p.m., a day after large hail damaged cars and strong winds knocked down trees in parts of the city. A tornado watch is also in effect for eastern Arizona through 8 p.m.,...

Restaurant closings are not always just closings. Some restaurants hold years of history and multiple generations of owners and diners. When they close, the city loses key establishments and, for many, meaningful memories. In the past three weeks, three such metro Phoenix restaurants have closed or announced plans to close, leaving fans devastated in their wake. With these closures, Phoenix will lose 151 years of history. The family-owned restaurants include a beloved Ethiopian restaurant, a New

GLENDALE, AZ (AZFamily) — Newly released body-camera video and 911 calls are shedding light on an August standoff that ended with a man’s death in a Glendale neighborhood. The shooting happened Aug. 12 at a home on Nicolet Avenue, north of Glendale Avenue. Police said 59-year-old Jeffery Peters violated an order of protection and was trespassing.