Investigation underway after multi-car crash along Loop 303 near Glendale Avenue
LITCHFIELD PARK, AZ — An investigation is underway after a Tuesday evening rush-hour crash along Loop 303. The crash occurred in the southbound lanes of L-303 near Glendale Avenue around 4:45 p.m. Video from the scene showed multiple vehicles that were seriously damaged and a lengthy traffic backup. The...
Get ready to look up! Phoenix will celebrate Fourth of July with 2 fireworks...
Cue the red, white and blue! Phoenix is kicking off its Independence Day celebrations this weekend with After Dark in the Park, the first of three free city events. After Dark in the Park runs from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday at Deer Valley Park on 19th Avenue south of Beardsley Road. It’s a free event featuring water sl
Police search for suspect after central Phoenix shooting
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Police are searching for a suspect after a shooting in central Phoenix. The shooting happened near 23rd Avenue and Hazelwood Street, south of Camelback Road. Crime scene tape is up around several homes in the area. Witnesses at the scene said a teen girl was shot....
Everywhere Buc-Ee’s Has Opened A Location In 2026 So Far
Buc-ee's, the incredibly popular chain of mega-sized travel centers and gas stations, has earned a huge following since it was founded in Texas in 1982. Its iconic beaver mascot, amazing food and snacks, expansive retail stores, and commitment to having the cleanest restrooms in America make it a must-stop destination
Scottsdale restaurant goes viral for their pizza sandwiches
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Heritage Kitchen + Cocktails in Scottsdale is built on a simple idea: the best meals create connection. Co-owner and Executive Chef Christopher Brugman created Heritage to reflect the kind of hospitality he grew up with—gathering around the table, sharing stories, and showing love through food.
North Phoenix Night Turns Tragic as 67-Year-Old Man Is Struck and Killed
A late Monday night in north Phoenix ended in tragedy when a 67-year-old man was hit by a vehicle and later died from his injuries. Officers responded around 8:52 p.m. on June 22 to the 13800 block of North 39th Avenue, where they found the man critically injured. The victim...
Teen Melee Near I-17 Erupts In Gunfire, Two Juveniles Wounded
What started as a fight in a central Phoenix neighborhood turned into a shooting Tuesday night, leaving two juveniles injured near Interstate 17 and Camelback Road, according to police. Officers said both victims were hospitalized with injuries that are not believed to be life-threatening as detectives combed the scene
Madison Police Department announces arrest of leader involved in violent 2020 crimes
After a series of violent crimes happened in the Madison area between June 2020 and August 2020, the Madison Police Department announced on Tuesday the arrest of the alleged ringleader of the organized crimes.
Scottsdale claims it is ‘cracking down’ on STR offenders
As the Progress reported last month, the Scottsdale Police Department made nine arrests in two weeks after two shooting incidents at short-term rentals. In a press release last week, the city says it is going after “bad actors” on the STR scene. The subject line of the city’s...
The biggest Phoenix restaurant closings of the year, so far
With monthly lists, we keep track of restaurants that close around the Valley. Now that we’re six months into 2026 — already! How did that happen?! — we’re taking stock of the spots that have said goodbye. While every restaurant that closes creates a gap in...

















