Phoenix AZ

The first smell I ever associated with Tempe wasn’t desert rain or the citrus blossoms on the ASU campus. It was the scent of grilled onions and searing beef, wafting through the cracked window of my dad’s station wagon. We were on a mission, and the destination was...

Gov. Katie Hobbs proposed a new $3.50 nightly fee on short-term rentals like Airbnb and Vrbo to bankroll the Arizona Affordability Fund, an initiative aimed at helping struggling residents pay utility bills and lower housing costs. The plan launched with an initial $20 million investment, drawing mixed reactions from...

PHOENIX – Discount grocer Aldi plans to open dozens of new stores in metro Phoenix over the next five years as part of an aggressive U.S. expansion. The supermarket chain, which originated in Germany, announced plans Monday to open 180 stores across 31 states in 2026, its 50th anniversary of U.S. operations.

Maricopa County Sheriff's Office said three arrests were made in connecting with the ring in Tonopah. Micaela Marshall reports.

  Dolce Vita Gelato is excited to announce the opening of its second Valley location on January 22. The Italian owned gelato shop, located at 1342 W. Warner Road, in Tempe invites the community

GILBERT, AZ (AZFamily) — The Gilbert Fire Department is saying goodbye to one of their own. On Monday, the department shared on social media that their arson-detection dog, Spring, had passed away. She was 15 years old. For seven years, she worked alongside now-retired investigator David Zehring. The department...

A major shift is underway at the busy intersection of Power Road and Elliot Road in Mesa, where a new commercial hub is taking form — anchored by ALDI and complemented by a host of shops, restaurants, and services that signal broader economic growth in the East Valley. The...

PHOENIX — A well-known Phoenix street vendor who was blind, has passed away after a battle with Pancreatic Cancer. Marco Zepeda died early Saturday morning after being diagnosed last year. His ex-wife says it's a huge loss for the family. "He was just very outgoing," Adelina Zepeda said. "He...

Retailers in Phoenix have until Thursday to comply with a new city ordinance requiring measures to manage shopping carts and prevent them from littering public spaces, the City of Phoenix reported on Friday. To comply with the ordinance, stores must install locking wheel systems or adopt plans to keep carts...

Detectives identified 16 stolen vehicles, primarily high-end Mopar models like Hellcats and TRXs, which were scouted at apartment complexes and stolen using electronic technology to bypass keyless ignitions. The criminal organization allegedly dismantled the vehicles for parts to sell online or utilized...