Vista del Rio reopens its doors
Vista del Rio senior living community recently reopened its doors to the residents of Peoria, following a $2 million remodel to the nearly 50-year-old building. For Executive Director Darrell Collins, the most important measure of success is that the seniors are fond of the new space. “I hope that they...
Arizona Shelter Dog Arrives In Agony Yet Meets Every Kind Hand With Gentle Strength
A dog’s whole world often centers on the human they trust more than anyone, and they give back that devotion with a kind of love that never seems to run out. The happiest dogs are usually the ones curled up in secure homes, surrounded by people who protect them, notice them, and love them the way they deserve.
Locals Love This Phoenix, Arizona Restaurant Rooted in a Family’s Mexican Legacy
For over 15 years, I have lived in the Phoenix/Scottsdale area. As a culinary hub with a wide variety of dining options, including American and international cuisines, I have tried everything from small hole-in-the-wall eateries to fine-dining establishments. Because Arizona borders Mexico, there is no shortage of Mexican restaurants here, but one that has stood […]
Tempe settles lawsuit for $150K over man’s 2022 controversial drowning
TEMPE, AZ (AZFamily) — The Tempe City Council approved a six-figure settlement for the mother of Sean Bickings, whose 2022 drowning caused controversy and sparked change at Tempe Town Lake. The council passed the $150,000 settlement on April 30 for Turee Turo. “We hope the closure of this litigation...
‘Just devastated’: Mother of 3 loses both legs after being struck by train
PHOENIX (KPHO/Gray News) — A woman is in the hospital fighting to survive after she was hit by a train two weeks ago. Sonja Celius was in town from Nevada for what she thought would be a quick stop in Arizona when she was struck by a train on April 25.
Phoenix-area restaurants flagged for poor handwashing and food temp issues
Health inspectors found sugar and flour stored in trash bags and moldy cheese at some Valley restaurants.
Jury has reached verdict in penalty phase of Valley cookbook author convicted of murdering...
PHOENIX — A jury has reached a verdict in the penalty phase of a Valley cookbook author convicted of killing his family. Anthony Milan Ross, 53, was found guilty of killing his wife and two children in November 2025. The jury convicted Ross of first-degree murder and aggravated assault....
Controversial data center project in West Valley near Luke Air Force Base clears regulatory...
The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors gave the greenlight to a 160-acre data center and powerplant development in the West Valley despite local concerns about pollution and the project’s proximity to Luke Air Force Base. Project Baccara is a proposed data center development near Glendale and Surprise that would...
Mega Millions ticket from West Valley gas station hits for $20,000
A Phoenix-area gas station sold a lottery ticket worth $20,000 in Tuesday night’s Mega Millions drawing. The five-figure ticket was purchased at the 7-Eleven on the northeast corner of Estrella Parkway and Roosevelt Street, just south of Interstate 10 in Goodyear. It matched four of the five white numbers...
Mother recovering after being hit by train in Phoenix
A woman was badly hurt after she was hit by a train. She's still in the hospital and fighting to survive after doctor's amputated both her legs.

















