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Il Forno Bello, a tiny wood-fired pizzeria in north-central Mesa, has gone from new kid on the block to neighborhood staple in a matter of weeks. Since opening in mid-March, the place has been drawing steady crowds, its tight menu and oven-first mindset sending diners into weekend lines that can stretch out the door. C

A man under the influence of drugs and alcohol was going double the speed limit when he caused a deadly Phoenix crash, prosecutors said. Police say Lee Arthur Simmons was impaired, speeding at 96 mph and driving without a valid license. Prosecutors say his long criminal history, including prior felonies and DUI cases,

With devastating cuts likely coming to the state’s share of Colorado River water, Arizona cities have been gearing up to diversify their water supplies. Yet, despite grave and passionate warnings — from experts, residents and even former city leaders — one East Valley city is ditching critical water funding.

New motorized device ordinances aimed at regulating electric bike riders are officially in effect across Gilbert starting Wednesday. The regulations establish a strict 15 mph speed limit on sidewalks and paths, mandatory helmets for minors, and age restrictions for faster bikes. Gilbert police can issue citations to pa

Phoenix officials say the city is buried under tens of thousands of unfilled public-records requests, and the pile is only getting higher. Mayor Kate Gallego told the City Council this week that the backlog has jumped roughly 64% in the last 18 months and now hovers near 40,000 pending requests. Some families seeking b

Five people are in custody and a manhunt is underway for a 17-year-old suspect following a violent weekend home invasion in Chandler. An elderly homeowner suffered a broken skull and his disabled adult daughter was shot twice in the arms during the Saturday morning attack. An 18-year-old suspect was apprehended...

PHOENIX (AZFamily) — A man will spend several years behind bars and must repay thousands of dollars for vandalizing one of the Phoenix Art Museum’s most recognizable sculptures. Maricopa County Attorney Rachel Mitchell announced that Todd Maddox, 59, was sentenced to 4.5 years in prison after pleading guilty...

An Orthodox Christian group is threatening to sue the city of Phoenix over a controversial new ordinance it passed last month that bans groups from providing medical care and food to the homeless in city parks — unless they have one of two permits that will be available for it per month in some parks.

The Van Buren is not only one of downtown Phoenix’s most popular concert destinations, its also a vibe. The 20,000-square-foot venue at Third Avenue and Van Buren Street occupies the historic Phoenix Motor Company building, which was revamped into a stylish live music and nightlife hub in 2017. Over...

MESA, AZ (AZFamily) — A woman is accused of threatening guests at a Motel 6 in Mesa with a knife, leading to a standoff early Tuesday morning. Officers were called to the motel on Hampton Avenue, north of U.S. 60, near Country Club Drive, after someone said a woman was chasing guests with a knife just before 3 a.m.