Guest wins nearly $1.5M jackpot on $15 bet at Chandler-area casino
CHANDLER, AZ (AZFamily) — A casino guest is nearly $1.5 million richer after winning big on a slot machine in the East Valley on Sunday night. A guest at Gila River Resorts & Casinos’ Lone Butte was playing the “Frankenstein” slot machine in the resort’s new Light & Wonder room when the jackpot was triggered on a $15 w
Deals, freebies, events and more to celebrate ‘602 Day’ on June 2
Tuesday is June 2 (6/02), and businesses, government departments, and more want to celebrate with the community.
Nick Cordova murder: Gilbert police seek leads six years after businessman was killed
GILBERT, Ariz. - May 27, 2026, marks six years since Nick Cordova, 40, was killed inside his Gilbert air conditioning business. Police say he was on FaceTime with his two kids on May 27, 2020, at around 5:30 p.m., when he was shot and killed near Cooper and Guadalupe roads.
The burgers at this old-timey Arizona restaurant are unbelievably delicious
Tucked away at 3430 N 16th St in Phoenix, Arizona, Lucky Boy has been flipping burgers since 1951, making it one of the Valley’s most beloved old-school spots. This family-run counter-service joint has earned a loyal following thanks to its charbroiled patties, crispy fries, and no-fuss menu that keeps things simple an
Family files lawsuit against City of Phoenix, officers, over shooting death
The family of a man shot and killed by Phoenix police in October of 2025 has filed a federal civil rights and wrongful death lawsuit against the city and multiple officers.
Mesa couple face murder charges after toddler dies due to burns
MESA, AZ (AZFamily) — A Mesa couple is accused of abusing and murdering a 22-month-old boy after he was burned and they refused to get him medical help. Artnesia Aaliyah Baptist, 24, and her boyfriend, Alexsander Byrne, 21, were arrested in Phoenix Tuesday afternoon. Warning: Details are graphic. Reader...
$1.4 million jackpot won on slot machine at Gila River casino
CHANDLER, Ariz. — A individual playing the slot machines at Gila River Resorts & Casinos recently walked away with over $1 million in winnings. On Sunday evening, a person wagered $15 on the casino's Frankenstein-themed slot machine at the Lone Butte property and ended up winning a jackpot worth $1.4 million. Casino of
Jury finds Cudjoe Young guilty of exotic dancer robberies as murder charges loom
PHOENIX - A verdict has been reached in the robbery trial of Cudjoe Young on May 27. A jury found the 30-year-old guilty of the armed robbery and attempted armed robbery of two exotic dancers. One of those victims was Mercedes Vega, who was brutally murdered before she was set to testify in this trial.
Mother, boyfriend arrested for murder after toddler found with severe burns in Mesa
MESA, AZ — A woman and her boyfriend are facing murder and abuse charges for the death of her toddler. Just after 9 a.m. on Sunday, April 12, Mesa police officers were called to a home near Mesa Drive and McKellips Road for reports of a child not breathing.
Experience AZ: 5 celebrity chef restaurants to try in Arizona
Experience AZ magazine is Arizona’s go-to travel and adventure guide, showcasing the best places to eat, stay, shop, explore and experience across the state. Here are five celebrity chef restaurants that you can experience in Arizona. DEEPER DIVE: Read all the Ranking Arizona Top 10 lists here. INDUSTRY INSIGHTS:...

















