Sheriff: Report of ‘explosives’ in East Valley was a hoax
QUEEN CREEK, Ariz. — Authorities say reports of explosives in the East Valley turned out to be a hoax, officials said. On Monday, the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office said they were on the scene of a possible bomb threat near Recker Road and San Tan Boulevard. Mesa police received...
Scottsdale Italian restaurant to become a vibey steakhouse
When Raj Kumar launched The Guest House in Austin in 2024, he was testing a theory. Post-pandemic, he believed people want to dine out multiple times a week. He also felt like “the whole nightlife element is dying down.”. Kumar’s steakhouse takes that vibey late-night energy and infuses it...
8 Unassuming BBQ Joints In Arizona Where Your Brisket Dreams Come True
Searching for hidden BBQ treasures in Arizona where brisket dreams become reality?. These 8 smoke-filled havens deliver tender meats and flavor explosions that will leave you speechless!. 1. Jalapeño Buck’s (Mesa) Jalapeño Buck’s looks like a rustic wooden shack that somehow landed right in the middle of Mesa....
Certain standards need to be met to hang slackline in canyon
A Phoenix hiking store owner explains who would install a slackline across a canyon and the standards they would have to meet. The in-depth look into the criteria comes days after investigators said a helicopter hit a recreational slackline south of Superior on Friday, leading to a crash that killed all four on...
Man hurt in apparent road rage shooting near 67th Avenue and Thomas Road
PHOENIX — A man is hurt after he was reportedly shot in a road rage incident in west Phoenix on Monday night. Phoenix police say just before 8 p.m., they were called to the area along 67th Avenue just south of Thomas Road for a shots fired call. When...
Jodi Arias addresses murder case, claims lost evidence, for first time in years
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Is there a chance the infamous Jodi Arias trial could be retried based on missing evidence and misconduct?. For the first time in a long time, Jodi Arias is addressing this herself. She was convicted of killing her ex-boyfriend, Travis Alexander, in 2008 after stabbing and...
This Arizona Burger Stand Tastes Like a Time Capsule From the Early 60s
If you have ever craved a burger that tastes like it rolled straight out of the early 60s, you will want to hear about Deluxburger Express in Phoenix. Tucked near the airport, this tiny hamburger stand feels like a postcard that never aged, from its no fuss griddle to its sun baked signage. You can almost smell the...
Police ID man who allegedly fired shots at officers in north Phoenix
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Police have identified the man they say fired shots at them while officers were responding to an unrelated call in north Phoenix late last month. On Monday, the Phoenix Police Department announced that Arieus Amaree Potts was booked into the Maricopa County jail over the police shooting that...
18-Year-Old Arrested on Suspicion of Second-Degree Murder After Fatal Shooting at Mesa Apartment
A fatal encounter at a Mesa apartment complex has led to the arrest of an 18-year-old man accused of second-degree murder. On the evening of January 1, Mesa Police were called to the scene near Alma School Road and Southern Avenue, where they discovered 35-year-old Richard Garcia suffering from multiple gunshot...
Arizona may be losing appeal as destination state, new report shows
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Arizona has long been viewed as a destination state and popular place for people to move, but a new report shows the state might be losing some luster for new residents. U.S. migration patterns have slowed since 2021, with numerous factors impacting people’s decisions not to...
