$1 billion Optima McDowell Mountain luxury community welcomes first residents
The first residents are moving into the $1 billion Optima McDowell Mountain luxury community being developed in an area surrounded by intense growth. The 22-acre Optima community, at the southeast corner of Loop 101 and Scottsdale Road, will include a mixture of 1,330 luxury rental apartments and for-sale...
Migrants charged for shooting guns in crowded national park
EL PASO, Texas (Border Report) – Federal prosecutors have filed charges against two men from Mexico, allegedly caught firing guns in a public venue east of Phoenix. Luis Alfonso Hernandez Felix and Jose Romario Zazueta Valenzuela were taken into custody after U.S. Forest Service agents observed “a group of subjects...
New videos show deadly road rage shooting in Tempe
TEMPE, AZ (AZFamily) — The Tempe Police Department released videos on Monday that show a road rage shooting over the summer that left a father dead in front of his 9-and 8-year-old sons and its aftermath. Investigators said 46-year-old Dustin Jackson shot and killed 29-year-old Steven Bevan near Warner...
City throws in towel on casitas
As Kenny Rogers has been advising for going on 50 years, you got to know when to hold ’em – and when to fold. Facing a new state law that some worry could cause “an explosion” of casitas, which can be turned into short-term rentals, Scottsdale puffed up – then backed away and fell in line.
9 Gigantic Flea Markets In Arizona That Are Absolutely Worth The Drive
Looking for amazing flea markets in Arizona that are worth a road trip?. These 9 treasure-filled wonderlands offer incredible bargains and unforgettable adventures!. 1. Phoenix Marketplace (Phoenix) This bustling marketplace is a shopper’s paradise with colorful flags waving in the Arizona breeze. The sprawling...
Arizona sees October surge in demand for utility assistance as shutoffs resume
Organizations that offer utility assistance to low-income Arizonans see a surge in demand this time of year. The Arizona Corporation Commission bars many of the state’s power companies, including APS from disconnecting customers June 1 through Oct. 15 so that Arizonans are not left without air conditioning during...
Suspected Car Thief in Critical Condition After Police Shootout in Downtown Phoenix
A man involved in a police shootout after allegedly stealing a vehicle in Phoenix is now hospitalized with life-threatening injuries. The encounter occurred on Friday evening near downtown Phoenix, culminating in law enforcement using gunfire to incapacitate the suspect. ABC15 reports that the incident initiated when...
APS seeks a 14% increase
Electricity customers may get a shock on their bills; Arizona Public Service is seeking to raise customer rates by more than 14%, which would increase the average residential monthly bill by $20. The Arizona Corporation Commission last approved an 8% increase in 2024, when APS had requested a 13.6% hike.
‘No Kings’ protest planned for Saturday, Oct. 18 in Chandler
A national protest event held in June is set to be repeated Saturday, Oct. 18, with Chandler being in on the effort. As part of a nationwide day of nonviolent protest, according to a news
Firefighters save man who was trapped in New River floodwaters
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Multiple fire agencies worked early Sunday to save a man who got trapped in New River floodwaters, and the rescue was captured on camera. Rescuers responded around 6 a.m. to the area of 19th Avenue and Tanya Trail, just south of Desert Hills Drive. Details are...
