Amkor’s $33 million expansion raises concerns for Peoria residents
PEORIA, AZ (AZFamily) — The City of Peoria has approved a multimillion-dollar land sale that clears the way for semiconductor packaging company, Amkor, to expand its footprint in the city. Amkor, which has already announced a $7 billion investment in Peoria, is buying 67 acres of Arizona State Trust...
Phoenix high school grad gets too drunk at Senior Ditch Day party, sues
On May 28, Blake Barnes walked across the stage and received his diploma at Desert Vista High School’s graduation. Six days earlier, he hit the parents of one of his classmates with a lawsuit over a “Senior Ditch Day” party held at their house. Barnes got so...
Company drops housing plans at Tempe golf course; future for site unclear
TEMPE, Ariz. - There is big news for a Tempe neighborhood battling a housing developer, as the company looking to turn the old Shalimar Golf Course into housing has dropped their zoning application, but it is still very unclear what that means for the 40-acre property. The backstory:. We have...
Judge sets contempt hearing in Tyler Robinson case
A Utah judge is weighing whether the county attorney should be held in civil contempt after comments about ballistics evidence in the Charlie Kirk murder case. The ruling comes as Tyler Robinson, accused in the killing of Charlie Kirk, heads toward a preliminary hearing. Cameras will remain allowed in court as the case
These 14 Phoenix restaurants are now closed
Every month, restaurants close around the Valley. But May saw over a dozen spots say goodbye. Phoenix summers are brutal for local businesses, and for some owners, it made sense to cut their losses before the pavement starts to sizzle. Other local spots were forced to close, and some bid farewell after serving Valley c
Sarah Jane Carr’s family vows to keep believing in justice after dismissed murder charges
Charges were dropped without prejudice in August 2025 against Javier Lorenzano-Nunez, who was arrested in October 2024 for the 1998 murder of Sarah Jane Carr. The Ortega Law Firm filed a $3 million notice of claim against the city of Phoenix and the Maricopa County Attorney's Office alleging false arrest, imprisonment,
4-vehicle crash causing traffic restrictions along Loop 101 in Chandler
CHANDLER, Ariz. — Traffic restrictions are in place after a four-vehicle crash along the Loop 101 in Chandler on June 2, according to DPS. Around 9 a.m., a crash occurred along the southbound Loop 101 near Warner Road. DPS said the HOV and the three other lanes are blocked.
North Phoenix E-Bike Close Call Highlights Growing Safety Concerns
A shocking video shows three teens riding one e-bike and running a red light in north Phoenix, narrowly avoiding a collision with a car. The near-miss has reignited concerns about e-bike safety, rider education, and rising accident rates in Arizona.
Cozy Arizona Mexican restaurant reopens with new owner, same ‘heart’
Frank and Lupe's, the family-owned Mexican restaurant that was an Old Town Scottsdale destination for over 30 years, has returned under new ownership after the original Scottsdale location closed in September 2025. The restaurant is now open in Gainey Ranch under the leadership of a new owner, Piero Aviles. Aviles said
Bond hits 98% lease-up with 137,000 square feet in new commitments
Phoenix-based developer George Oliver is approaching full lease-up at Bond, its Camelback Corridor luxury office redevelopment that blends superior design and highly curated meeting and workspaces with best-in-class wellness and culinary offerings. The hospitality-centric combination has attracted over 137,000 square f
