‘Can’t contact anybody’: Vistancia’s cell tower debate goes to city council after appeal
The Peoria City Council will hold a high-stakes vote on June 2 at 6 p.m. to decide whether to greenlight, block, or compromise on a proposed cell phone tower in Vistancia. The local Planning and Zoning Commission previously recommended denying the application due to concerns over the location at the Foothills Center of
Three arrested in Phoenix bank jugging scheme
Three Texas men face charges in Phoenix after allegedly tracking automated teller machine users to secondary locations to rob them.
Lawsuit accuses Peoria school district of failing to stop teacher from abusing students
PEORIA, Ariz. — A lawsuit filed against the Peoria Unified School District accuses administrators of failing to address the "predatory" behavior of a fifth-grade teacher who is now serving time in prison. The civil complaint filed earlier this month against the West Valley district claims PUSD was aware of...
Leak Detection Initiative Launched in Phoenix
The City of Phoenix joined community, nonprofit, and private-sector partners to launch a new toilet leak detection initiative at Fillmore Gardens, a City-operated affordable housing community, aimed at reducing water waste, improving maintenance response times, and supporting long-term water sustainability goals. The p
SAFE Alert issued for 25-year-old Scottsdale man who is nonverbal
Authorities issued a SAFE Alert on Friday for a missing 25-year-old Scottsdale man who is nonverbal and has a cognitive disability. Michael Kaupanger was last seen about 8 p.m. Thursday in the area of Scottsdale Road and Sutton Drive, just south Thunderbird Road near Scottsdale Airport. Kaupanger is described as...
Three Texas men arrested in Phoenix-area ‘bank jugging’ case
Three Texas men face charges in Phoenix after allegedly engaging in "bank jugging," a scheme where victims are watched at ATMs and followed to secondary locations to be robbed. The investigation began after a $2,600 coin theft from a vehicle in Mesa, which led detectives to track a rental car...
Let’s Toast opens its first location at the Uptown Plaza in Phoenix
A husband-wife duo known for Korean BBQ breakfast sandwiches at Uptown Farmers Market opens their first Phoenix shop, sharing Korean street food culture.
The charming Arizona gift shop where treasure hunters can browse for hours without seeing...
Tucked away in the heart of Old Town Scottsdale, Kactus Jock is the kind of gift shop that makes you forget about time. With three rooms packed floor to ceiling with Arizona-themed goods, every corner holds a new surprise waiting to be discovered. Whether you are hunting for the perfect...
Parents arrested, force used on young teen in Gilbert e-bike dragnet
Gilbert police conducted a targeted traffic enforcement sweep amid an influx of complaints about dangerous e-bike activity. The operation netted 10 traffic stops, 11 towed vehicles, seven citations and six arrests, which included two parents. Locals documented escalating behavior online, including accounts of riders hu
Anderson bar to close next month
The bar’s staff said they hope the final day will be a “blow out.”
