Fat Ox’s “Homecoming Edition” Brings Star Chefs Back Together
There are dinners, and then there are experiences that feel like a full-circle moment. On May 14, 2026, Fat Ox hosts the third chapter of its celebrated Four Top dinner series with a special “Homecoming Edition,” a one-night-only culinary event rooted in reunion. This exclusive evening brings together...
Phoenix introduces new roadmap as potential water shortages loom
PHOENIX - As federal cuts to the Colorado River are looming, Phoenix water leaders brought a plan to the City Council on April 28 for the future of the water supply. City leaders made it clear that Phoenix is not running out of water, saying they've planned for drought for decades.
Asian coastal cuisine concept Starfish Scottsdale set to open at McCormick Ranch
PHOENIX – A California-based Asian coastal cuisine concept is ready for its Arizona debut. Starfish Scottsdale will accept limited reservations starting Friday before fully opening on May 5. The restaurant at McCormick Ranch (8390 E. Vía de Ventura) will be the first Starfish venture outside southern California. “Since...
Mesa Police sergeant allegedly tipped off man prior to narcotics bust: Chandler PD
MESA, Ariz. - A Mesa Police sergeant is charged with tipping off the suspect in a Chandler Police narcotics investigation, and Chandler's police chief says this was a dirty cop that put the safety of officers at risk. What we know:. As Chandler PD served their search warrant as part...
How a Valley chef went from pop-up grill to Scottsdale restaurant empire
Sheila Bryson arrived at her far north Scottsdale restaurant, Pescada, looking stylish, composed and ready for an interview before the dinner rush. Just an hour earlier, she had been in the kitchen at Vic & Ola’s, another of her restaurants, breaking down fish and moving through the fast-paced rhythm that defines her days. It’s a balance she’s mastered over time as the owner, operator...
Loop 101 reopens after car fire causes backup in north Phoenix
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — A north Phoenix freeway is back open after a car fire caused a heavy traffic backup in the midst of rush-hour traffic Tuesday evening. The Arizona Department of Transportation says the westbound lanes of the Loop 101 Pima have reopened at Interstate 17, known as the “North Stack.” ADOT says the closure was due to a vehicle fire near 19th Avenue...
Small plane blows out tires upon hard landing Falcon Field Airport
MESA, AZ (AZFamily) — Two occupants of a small airplane are okay after the plane made a hard landing at a Mesa airport on Tuesday. The incident happened at Falcon Field Airport just before 8 a.m. when the pilot of a Cessna 172 aircraft reported having an engine issue, according to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
Second man sentenced after victim burned alive in ‘The Zone’ in downtown Phoenix
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — A man will spend nearly four decades behind bars in connection with a brutal murder in which a man was set on fire inside a homeless encampment in downtown Phoenix. Maricopa County Attorney Rachel Mitchell announced that Isaiah Baskin was sentenced to 38 1/2 years in...
ADOT shutting down troubled dust detection doppler radar
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — A Doppler radar that state leaders hoped would be key part of a multi-million-dollar dust storm warning system will soon be a thing of the past. The Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) announced Monday that it will be decommissioning the X-Band Doppler Radar site located on the side of Interstate 10 near Eloy — a critical blind spot between the...
Phoenix homeowner says contractor put family at risk
A Phoenix homeowner says her family and property were put at risk when a contractor started tearing down a 20-foot wall behind her home without warning or proper safety measures. She says debris crashed into her backyard, prompting complaints to the City of Phoenix and a stop-work order until protections were put in place. The contractor remains licensed, but the homeowner says...

















