Reports of ‘aggressive’ bobcat closes down Arizona hiking trail
Forest officials said the Peralta Trailhead was closed until further notice as wildlife officials investigate reports of an aggressive bobcat.
25-year-old man arrested after domestic violence incident and barricade in Mesa
A 25-year-old man is in custody after a domestic violence incident and barricade situation that began Friday night and ended Saturday, Mesa police say.
Suspects in Mercedes Vega murder case appear in court
Prosecutors are being asked to sever two different cases related to the death of the Tempe woman. Mickaela Castillo reports.
Murder investigation underway in West Phoenix
Police are investigating the death of a 44-year-old man in the West Valley. So far, no arrests have been made.
Large police presence temporarily shuts down part of I-17 in north Phoenix
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Part of a busy Phoenix-area freeway was shut down for a couple of hours Saturday night due to unknown police activity. Details are extremely limited. Around 7 p.m. on Saturday, the Arizona Department of Public Safety said they were investigating a crash with minor injuries. Because...
New dumpling and bao shop opens in Scottsdale
Two childhood friends are saying “hello” to Scottsdale with their new casual dumpling and bao shop. Ni Hao Bao Dumpling House opened on Friday. Ni Hao, the Chinese greeting, inspired the restaurant and its atmosphere, founder Darrell Ngo said in a press release. “Our goal was to create...
The Best Arizona BBQ Joints That Have A Reputation For Smoking Meat To Perfection
There’s a scent that stops me in my tracks every time, and it has nothing to do with desert rain or blooming saguaros. It’s the sweet, hazy perfume of a smoker working its magic, a promise of smoky, melt-in-your-mouth goodness to come. For the longest time, I’ll admit,...
6 Arizona Pizza Counters Where the Slices Disappear Faster Than They Can Reheat the...
You know that moment when the last slice vanishes just as you reach for it? That is the vibe at these Arizona counters, where the pies move fast and the lines move faster. If you love blistered crusts, tangy sauce, and cheese that stretches like a magic trick, you are in the right place. Come hungry, decide quickly,...
Phoenix mother pushes for front license plate law after daughter’s unsolved killing
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Four and a half years after Destiny McClain was shot and killed while waiting at a food truck near 17th Street and McDowell Road, her case remains unsolved, and her mother believes a single detail could have changed everything. Surveillance video captured the killer’s vehicle with...
Shuttered Tempe hotel to become construction worker training site
A shuttered hotel in Tempe will become a training center for employees of a construction company, after the company bought the 12-acre hotel site. The DoubleTree by Hilton Phoenix Tempe closed in January and laid off 114 hotel workers , according to a letter sent to the state from the former owner of the hotel....

















