AZ Briefing: Jaguar seen near border could be elusive female; Arizona town says its...
Good morning, Arizona. Here's what our reporters are working on and what you should know about what's happening across the state before you start your day. Three years after ecologist and researcher Ganesh Marín installed 100 cameras at a nature reserve in Sonora, he witnessed something unexpected. Find out why scienti
Phoenix police sergeant dies after medical event at home, department says
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — The Phoenix Police Department is mourning the loss of an officer who passed away this week while off-duty. Police say Sgt. James Lukash suffered a medical event at his home and died later at a hospital. Sgt. Lukash was a 22-year veteran of Phoenix PD who...
The 7 Enormous Arizona Secondhand Shops Where Your $25 Stretches Absurdly Far
Some of the best treasure hunts in Arizona don’t cost a fortune, they cost about the price of a fast-food lunch. Across the state, giant secondhand shops let a single $25 bill fill up a cart with clothes, furniture, books, and oddball finds. From Tucson warehouses to a two-acre...
Chandler man hits speeds over 100 mph before crashing during chase, police say
PRESCOTT, AZ (AZFamily) — A Chandler man was ejected from his vehicle after crashing during a police chase in Prescott, according to officials with the city’s police department. Cheyenne Kincheenie, 25, was in stable condition after the crash, police said. According to Prescott police, Kincheenie was seen driving...
Wood Ranch Plans First Arizona Restaurant in Gilbert
Wood Ranch BBQ & Grill plans to open its first Arizona restaurant at San Tan Village, located at 2218 E. Williams Field Road in Gilbert. Co-owner Eric Anders told What Now Phoenix that the restaurant is expected to open in early fall 2027. An exact date has not been set.
SAFE Alert issued for missing 57-year-old woman last seen in Phoenix
Authorities issued a SAFE Alert for a missing 57-year-old woman who was last seen in Phoenix on Thursday. Carla Leguero was last seen in the area near 43rd and Peoria avenues on Thursday around 6 a.m. She is described as a white female, who is 5-foot-6 and weighs 210 pounds....
New tunnel opens in Kingman as Phoenix-Vegas route project hits major milestone
KINGMAN, AZ (AZFamily) — Drivers in northwestern Arizona could soon see faster, smoother travel between Phoenix and Las Vegas as a major interchange project reaches another milestone. The Arizona Department of Transportation has opened the second of two new tunnels as part of its effort to build a free-flowing...
Thief who stole church youth group’s PlayStation 5 busted after getaway car blows a...
A 23-year-old Mesa man was arrested after allegedly breaking into a Tempe church, causing $10,000 in damage and stealing a youth group's PlayStation 5. Investigators tracked the suspect using street cameras after his getaway car blew a tire, linking him to a roadside incident where he admitted to attacking a pastor.
Phoenix woman’s paired donation sheds light on state’s growing kidney transplant need
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — According to the National Kidney Foundation of Arizona, 2,200 Arizonans are currently on organ transplant waiting lists, and 1,588 of them are in desperate need of a kidney. As health advocates urge more people to consider becoming donors, one Valley family is sharing how a living...
This Arizona All-You-Can-Eat Buffet Keeps Big Families And Groups Coming Back For Its Chinese...
Some places in Phoenix have quietly earned the loyalty of entire families, the kind of spot grandparents recommend and grandkids actually enjoy too. Word travels fast when a buffet manages to keep noodles, sushi, and a sizzling Mongolian grill under one roof, all for a price that does not empty your wallet.
