Phoenix AZ

The family of a man shot and killed by Phoenix police in October of 2025 has filed a federal civil rights and wrongful death lawsuit against the city and multiple officers.

TEMPE, AZ (AZFamily) — There’s a hidden gem tucked inside a family-run storefront in Tempe. Miners Rock Shop is more than a place to buy rocks—it’s an immersive, hands-on experience where visitors can explore the beauty of nature, learn how gems are made, and take home a piece of the Southwest.

MESA, AZ (AZFamily) — A Mesa couple is accused of abusing and murdering a 22-month-old boy after he was burned and they refused to get him medical help. Artnesia Aaliyah Baptist, 24, and her boyfriend, Alexsander Byrne, 21, were arrested in Phoenix Tuesday afternoon. Warning: Details are graphic. Reader...

CHANDLER, Ariz. — A individual playing the slot machines at Gila River Resorts & Casinos recently walked away with over $1 million in winnings. On Sunday evening, a person wagered $15 on the casino's Frankenstein-themed slot machine at the Lone Butte property and ended up winning a jackpot worth $1.4 million. Casino of

MESA, Ariz. — A mother and her boyfriend have been arrested in connection to the death of a toddler who sustained a severe burn injury, court records show. Alexsander Byrne, 21, and Artnesia Baptist, 24, are facing charges of child abuse and murder in relation to a 22-month-old child who died on April 12.

Hondo Rodeo Fest will return to downtown Phoenix for a third consecutive year Nov. 13-15, with Tim McGraw, Blake Shelton and Parker McCollum headlining the three-day event. McGraw will perform Friday alongside Miranda Lambert, followed by Shelton and the Turnpike Troubadours on Saturday. McCollum and rock legends Lynyr

There’s a moment in every Arizonan food adventurer’s life when they face a crossroads—metaphorically speaking, of course, because we’re talking about a physical crossroads in the form of an intersection. At this particular intersection, dreams are stacked between rye bread and melted Swiss. I’m talking about...

PHOENIX, AZ (May 27, 2026) — Cogent Communications Holdings, Inc. has entered into a definitive agreement to sell 10 data center facilities across the United States for $225 million in cash to a newly formed entity sponsored by I Squared Capital. The transaction includes a Phoenix facility, but Cogent’s...

Skin isn’t the only thing frying under the Sonoran sun. Across the Valley, restaurateurs are giving fried chicken a Southwestern spin. From made-fresh-daily promises to secret spice blends to granny-inspired interiors, these eight spots stand out for giving diners a creative take on a comfort-food classic. Mrs. White’s

On a single cold night in January, more than half of Phoenix residents experiencing homelessness were counted indoors instead of sleeping outside. City leaders are calling it a sign that new shelters and staffed outdoor spaces are starting to pay off, even as the overall number of people without stable housing in the r