Scottsdale AZ

PHOENIX – A motorist was sentenced Tuesday to 12 years in prison for causing a deadly high-speed crash in Mesa over two years ago, authorities said. Ian Omar De La Pena, 36, previously pleaded guilty to charges of second-degree murder and leaving the scene of an accident that resulted in injury or death.

PEORIA, AZ (AZFamily) — Authorities say an active investigation is underway as dozens of dogs were removed from a Peoria home on Wednesday afternoon. Peoria animal control officers, alongside Peoria code enforcement officers, served a court order at a home on Morningside Drive, near 89th Avenue and Union Hills Drive....

Let’s be honest. Most restaurants blend together after a while: dim lights, industrial-chic decor, and a menu full of “truffle-infused this” and “artisanally-sourced that.” But then there’s The Duce in downtown Phoenix. A place so gloriously oddball, you half expect a tiny horse to...

If you’ve ever wondered how a sweltering Arizona afternoon could be salvaged by a single sandwich, make a beeline to DeFalco’s Italian Deli and Grocery at 2334 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale. Tucked into a quiet corner of Phoenix, this hoagie haven isn’t just a stop for lunch—it’s a...

The Mesa Police Department has officially taken the reins of the city’s Park Ranger unit after a months-long misconduct scandal in which some rangers dubbed themselves a “Goon Squad” and were accused of rough and racially charged tactics in city parks. City officials say the shakeup is supposed to bring tighter...

Starting Wednesday night, the U.S. military will be conducting training exercises in Phoenix, according to an advisory from the Phoenix Police Department posted to Facebook. The exercises will occur primarily in the “evening and night hours,” according to the post, and will continue through Feb. 13. The department’s...

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is donating 40,000 pounds of food to St. Mary's Food Bank, in honor of the America250 celebration to commemorate the United States' 250th anniversary.

New court documents describe in detail the investigation into Isabella Comas’ disappearance. Over one week after a Turquoise Alert was sent out, the 21-year-old is still missing.

Starfish Hospitality Group has announced plans to open Starfish Scottsdale in early 2026, marking the company’s first restaurant outside California ahead of its 15th anniversary. The new McCormick Ranch location will bring the group’s coastal Asian-inspired cuisine and bar program to the state, expanding a brand that...

Living in Phoenix means dealing with some of the most extreme temperatures in the U.S. Summers frequently surpass 110°F, pavement can exceed 150°F, and vehicles are constantly exposed to relentless sun. Heat isn’t just uncomfortable it actively accelerates wear on engines, transmissions, batteries, interiors, and...