Cars damaged by downed trees in Mesa; 5 tornado warnings issued in northern Arizona
MESA, AZ (AZFamily) — A powerful storm tore through a Mesa apartment complex Tuesday night, leaving a trail of damage, and prompted tornado warnings in parts of northern Arizona early Wednesday — with more storms on the way. Wake of damage in Mesa. Mesa neighborhoods were pummeled with...
Another STR-related shooting rocks Scottsdale
Neighbors were startled awake early Oct. 11 by dozens of gunshots at a south Scottsdale short-term rental. No injuries were reported and no arrests were made as of mid-week. This incident follows two other "shots fired" calls related to Old Town STRs over the summer. According to the Scottsdale Police...
Arizona Faces Damaging Winds, Large Hail, and an Enhanced Tornado Risk | October 21...
Arizona faces an organized severe thunderstorm risk Wednesday and Thursday as a Pacific low approaches, with a warm sector developing ahead of it. This, combined with enhanced wind shear and elevated instability (thunderstorm fuel), will create a setup favorable for organized severe thunderstorms. The main risks will include damaging winds, large hail, and even tornadoes with some of the stronger cells.
Scottsdale family buys iconic Wiffle Ball brand after 73 years
From backyard games in Arizona to owning one of America’s most recognizable sporting brands, the Rose family is taking Wiffle Ball into a new era. What started as a backyard pastime for two Scottsdale brothers during the COVID-19 pandemic has turned into a remarkable Arizona business success story. The...
Terry Black’s BBQ buys iconic Old Town property for $11.2 million
LevRose Commercial Real Estate has completed the $11.2 million sale of an iconic property at 3925 N. Brown Ave. in the heart of Old Town Scottsdale to Terry Black’s BBQ. THINGS TO DO: 10 quirky restaurants you have to visit in Arizona. The acquisition marks a significant milestone for...
Family says Mesa police force caused man’s death, files $2M claim
MESA, AZ (AZFamily) — The family of a man who died after a police encounter is preparing to sue the City of Mesa for officers’ actions that they say led to his death. Eric Baker, 52, died in April after being detained by Mesa police officers near Dobson Road and University Drive.
Man sentenced for killing homeless man, injuring 3 in Phoenix hammer attacks
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — A man was sentenced to 30 years in prison for attacking four homeless people in Phoenix last year with a hammer as they slept, killing one of them, the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office announced Tuesday. Prosecutors say Mahrion Alexio Mendonca, 28, beat the four homeless...
Phoenix Rodeo Fest Returns With Free Street Festival
The Hondo Rodeo Fest, presented by Valley Chevrolet, is returning to its Phoenix home base for a third consecutive year and going bigger than ever with its largest free Street Fest yet, sponsored by The Stillery, at Chase Field Nov. 13 to 15. The Hondo Rodeo Fest launched in Phoenix in 2024, and following a sellout event in 2025, will return this November with an expanded Street Fest for its nightly rodeo competition and concerts.
Tour including Phoenix concert canceled after tour bus flips
A concert scheduled for Oct. 25 at Crescent Ballroom has been cancelled after a tour bus ran off the side of the road in the middle of the night and flipped near the Colorado-Wyoming border, killing the driver and injuring several members of the band and crew. Sawyer Hill and his band were on the Everybody’s Home, Nobody’s Happy World Tour in support of the Arkansas indie-rock singer’s first album. The crash happened on Oct. 14. Hill, who opened the U.S. leg of Yungblud’s Idols Tour in 2025, iss
‘Iconic’ Phoenix Chinese restaurant to close after more than 80 years
New Garden Chinese Food has been serving up staple dishes for eight decades along S. Central Ave but could close in just a week.
