Scottsdale AZ

Arizona smells like mesquite the moment you roll down the window, and that scent became my weekend compass. I mapped a sprint across Tucson, Phoenix, Scottsdale, and Flagstaff, chasing smoke, sizzle, and that desert kiss of woodfire. Some steaks were solid, others soared, and a rare few absolutely rewired how I think...

PHOENIX — Authorities are asking the public for their help in finding answers to a downtown Phoenix stabbing on Dec. 15 that left a man dead. The Phoenix Police Department responded around 10 p.m. to a report of an “unresponsive man” located near Roosevelt Street and Central Avenue.

More than 20 years after Howard Levey was killed in central Phoenix, the man responsible will remain behind bars. Dan Levey fought to prevent parole, and a judge recently confirmed the convicted murderer will not be granted a hearing. “I don’t see any redeeming reason to let this person out,” Dan told Phoenix New...

There’s something almost magical about biting into a perfectly crafted calzone – that moment when the crisp exterior gives way to a steaming pocket of molten cheese, savory fillings, and aromatic herbs. At Pizza Heaven Bistro in Phoenix, that moment of culinary bliss happens countless times daily, often...

In a terrible climax of what looks to be gang-related violence, the Phoenix Police Department is investigating a fatal incident involving competing motorcycle clubs. The confrontation, which occurred on November 28 near a freeway ramp in downtown Phoenix, resulted in two fatalities and several arrests. Michael Shane...

Searching for thrift store adventures in Arizona that justify a special journey?. These 12 massive secondhand shops offer incredible treasures and unforgettable bargain-hunting experiences!. 1. Sharon’s Attic Thrift Store (Flagstaff) This purple-signed wonderland is the crown jewel of Flagstaff thrifting. Step...

Craving that glorious crunch that pops the second your fork breaks the crust. Arizona practically invented the chimichanga, and locals know exactly where to chase that shatteringly crisp bite. From historic Tucson landmarks to Phoenix neighborhood legends, these spots deliver golden shells, molten fillings, and...

Central Arizona search and rescue crews started the New Year with a dramatic overnight rescue. Just before 6 p.m. on Jan. 1, the Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office (YCSO) received a call of an injured hiker on Bumble Bee Road, which is just east of Interstate 17 near Black Canyon City.

Frank Perla was an over-the-road truck driver. His wife, Carlotta, was a singer by trade. Both left their careers for the food industry and opened a food truck 12 years ago. They opened a full-service restaurant, Old School Grub, in the Superstition Springs Mall before COVID hit. “It was a...

A dispute between relatives led to the fatal shooting of a 35-year-old man in Mesa on Jan. 1, police said. The shooting occurred at an apartment complex near Alma School Road and Southern Avenue. Officers responded just before 9 p.m. to the apartments, according to Detective John Dreyer, a Mesa police spokesperson....