Oral arguments scheduled in Scottsdale’s ‘Axon bill’ lawsuit
This is a big week for two lawsuits that may decide the future of North Scottsdale. In November, after heated debate and a narrow Scottsdale City Council approval vote, Axon reached an agreement with the city. As part of its live-work-shop development anchored by a new office, Axon agreed to reduce its plan for 1,900 apartments-condos to 1,200.
Here’s how Arizona’s gas prices have changed in the last week
PHOENIX — The average price at the gas pump is continuing to rise across the Grand Canyon State. As of April 6, the average price per gallon for gasoline in Phoenix was $4.95, which is $1.34 higher than this same time last year, according to GasBuddy. The cheapest price...
This Arizona All-You-Can-Eat Buffet Is Hard To Walk Away From
I thought I had Arizona figured out. I was wrong. There is an all-you-can-eat buffet in Phoenix that made me rethink everything I assumed about buffet dining, and I do not say that lightly. The plates were disappearing faster than I could fill mine, the room was packed with regulars...
Closing arguments underway in controversial Scottsdale murder case
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Closing arguments are underway in a high-profile 2015 Scottsdale murder case Monday amid controversy involving the state’s DNA evidence. Defense and prosecution are making their final arguments to the jury in the Ian Mitcham trial. He is accused of brutally murdering Allison Feldman in her own home.
Chandler man indicted for murder after alleged road rage incident
PHOENIX — A Chandler man has been indicted after a possible road rage incident where he allegedly intentionally rammed and killed a motorcyclist, according to the Maricopa County Attorney's Office. Gustavo Gavia Elias was arrested after the March 18 crash near Ray and Alma School roads in Chandler. The...
These 7 Phoenix restaurants, bars and bakeries are now closed
We’re aiming to raise $10,000 by April 26. Your support ensures New Times can continue watching out for you and our community. No paywall. Always accessible. Daily online and weekly in print. In March, the Valley said goodbye to seven spots for food and drinks. Multiple restaurants closed their...
Suspect at large after woman shot near downtown Phoenix
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Police are searching for a suspect after a shooting prompted a SWAT response near downtown Phoenix early Monday morning. It started shortly after 2:30 a.m., when first responders were dispatched to reports of a shooting near 29th Avenue and Polk Street, just north of Van Buren Street.
Mystery Death Near 44th And Earll Rattles Phoenix Block
A quiet stretch near North 44th Street and East Earll Drive turned into an active investigation scene on Sunday morning, April 5, 2026, after Phoenix police found a man dead in the area. Crews from the Phoenix Fire Department arrived and pronounced the man dead at the scene. Officers noted there were no visible signs of trauma on the body, and the Maricopa County Office of...
Fry’s to pay $120,000 for allegedly refusing to provide ASL interpreter for deaf employee
PHOENIX, Arizona — Fry's Food Stores agreed to pay a $120,000 settlement after a lawsuit alleged that the employer failed to provide adequate accommodations for a deaf employee, according to Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes' office. The lawsuit alleged that a deaf employee for Fry's repeatedly asked for an...
TSMC suppliers rush to buy Deer Valley land for industrial projects
The first phase of a massive industrial park project in Deer Valley sold fast, and now the developer is selling off remaining land to future users looking for space near TSMC. Mack Innovation Park, which is located off Interstate 17 and the Loop 101, currently includes over a million square-feet of industrial space....
