Scottsdale small business owners scramble as Painted Tree Boutiques announces sudden closure
SCOTTSDALE, AZ โ Business owners who rent space at Painted Tree Boutiques were told Tuesday morning that the company was ceasing operations, leaving many scrambling. Outside the north Scottsdale store, shop owners were seen moving furniture, pallets of blankets and clothing that they sold on consignment. Erin Winkelman has...
Man sentenced to life in prison for killing girlfriend over texts from another man
PHOENIX โ A 23-year-old man was sentenced to life in prison plus 26 years for fatally shooting his girlfriend 11 times while driving around Tempe in June 2023. Prosecutors said that Adrian Aguilar shot 19-year-old Amria Crofton over the course of 45 minutes after seeing a text message from another man on her phone. Aguilar demanded Crofton tell him whether she...
Deadly Rollover Crash Shuts Down I-17 In Phoenix
At approximately 7:20 a.m. on April 12, 2026, a serious rollover crash involving an SUV occurred along northbound I-17 near West Cactus in Phoenix. First responders arrived to find multiple patients involved, including several children. Due to the severity of the incident, the response was upgraded to a full medical assignment, bringing in additional units.
Arizona Welcomes a New IKEA Location
Located at Village Square II shopping center, 4643 E. Cactus Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85032, the 75,000-square-foot store includes over 4,000 products on display with a curated selection of over 3,000 products for immediate takeaway.
Another billion-dollar giant relocating out of California
LOS ANGELES - KB Home, a staple of the Southern California business landscape for decades, announced Tuesday that it will exit its Westwood headquarters next year. The move to Tempe marks a strategic shift for the developer as it seeks to streamline operations and capitalize on Arizona's lower cost of doing business.
๐ Freebies Up for Grabs in Scottsdale โ Furniture, Decor & More
Looking to refresh your home or garden without spending a dime? Scottsdale neighbors are giving away some great free items this week โ from furniture and decor to moving boxes and garden rocks.
Officer hospitalized with โseriousโ injuries after car hits patrol vehicle in central Phoenix
PHOENIX โ A Phoenix police officer was hospitalized with serious but non-life-threatening injuries after a car traveling in the opposite direction hit a patrol vehicle Monday evening in central Phoenix, authorities said. According to the Phoenix Police Department, the crash occurred in the area of Seventh Avenue and Heatherbrae...
Rain sprinkles parts of metro Phoenix as cold front moves through Valley
PHOENIX โ Parts of metro Phoenix were sprinkled with rain as storms and a cold front made their way through the Valley on Monday night. The National Weather Service in Phoenix said the cold front entered the Valley around 7:45 p.m. and advised community members that it could produce wind gusts of 20 to 30 mph. The weather authority noted that the high winds...
WATCH: Driver rear-ends vehicles slowing down for crash on Loop 101 in Glendale
GLENDALE, AZ (AZFamily) โ Traffic cameras captured the moment a pickup truck driver rear-ended vehicles that were slowing down for a crash along the Loop 101 in Glendale on Tuesday morning. Arizona Department of Public Safety (DPS) troopers initially responded to a crash involving a motorcycle and a vehicle...
Bruno Mars concerts at State Farm Stadium expected to snarl Glendale traffic
GLENDALE, AZ (AZFamily) โ Bruno Marsโ The Romantic Tour stops at State Farm Stadium in Glendale for two nights โ Tuesday and Wednesday โ and police are warning West Valley commuters to expect heavy traffic and road closures during the evening rush. Glendale police said both...

















