Dairy Queen at Picacho Peak closing after 40 years
PHOENIX — The Picacho Peak Dairy Queen is closing its doors after 40 years of service. Bowlin Travel Centers announced in a press release that the store will close May 31, 2026. The ice cream shop was located off Interstate 10 in Picacho, conveniently on the drive between Tucson...
West Wind Drive-In in Glendale
The West Wind Drive-In in Glendale is a beloved landmark in the Valley, offering a slice of Americana that feels nostalgic. Between their events and their movies, the drive-in is a MUST for any family in the Valley who hasn’t been!. As one of the few remaining drive-ins in...
4 top Arizona chefs combine forces in talent-packed dinner series
When four talented chefs who are great friends join forces to collaborate on a menu, guests can expect a night to remember. “The Four Top dinner series was created to bring friends and colleagues together. These gatherings are a great way to share ideas, connect and create lasting memories for our guests,” Rochelle Daniel said.
Law enforcement situation closes road outside federal courthouse in Phoenix
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Phoenix police and other law enforcement agencies are investigating an incident outside the federal courthouse in downtown Phoenix on Friday afternoon. Details are limited, but roads were blocked outside the Sandra Day O’ Conner Federal courthouse on West Jefferson Street between South 4th Avenue and 7th Avenue.
SAFE Alert issued for missing 70-year-old Mesa man
Authorities issued a SAFE Alert for a missing 70-year-old Mesa man on Friday afternoon. Terry Dominice was last seen walking in the area of Country Club and Rio Salado Parkway on Monday, according to the Arizona Department of Public Safety. He was wearing a blue T-shirt that said “We Need...
Phoenix’s Hazen Fire Is Almost Out — But Valley Air Is Still Unhealthy
The worst of the Hazen Fire is behind us. After six days of burning through salt cedar and brush near Buckeye, the blaze that smothered the Phoenix Valley in heavy black smoke is nearing full containment. But for hundreds of thousands of residents — especially children, the elderly, and anyone...
Phoenix restricts data center growth at 2,300-acre development
The city of Phoenix tweaked some terms of an agreement with the developers of a massive mixed-use project underway surrounding TSMC’s campus.
Giant lizard in Peoria backyard surprises man
Peoria homeowner was shocked to find a rather large lizard swimming in his pool, and experts say the lizard is among the largest of its kind. FOX 10's Taylor Wirtz reports.
Suspect in Navajo woman’s disappearance sentenced to 5 years for robbery after plea deal
PHOENIX — The only person ever charged in the unsolved 2021 disappearance of Navajo elder Ella Mae Begay, whose case became emblematic of a crisis fueled by disproportionately high rates of violence faced by Native Americans, has been sentenced to five years in federal prison. U.S. District Judge Douglas...
Man shot outside grocery store in North Peoria; search for suspect underway
PEORIA, Ariz — A woman shot a man outside a grocery store on Friday afternoon. Now, an investigation is underway. The shooting happened near a Safeway on El Mirage Road and Vistancia Boulevard, officials said. The victim was taken to the hospital in critical condition. Police told 12News the...
