Scottsdale AZ

A POPULAR pit stop along Arizona’s “Valley of Sun” has reached the end of the road as customers have just weeks left to enjoy its sweet deserts. The Picacho Peak Dairy Queen Travel Center – which has been running for more than 40 years – will finally close its doors at the end of May.

“We can all overcome the challenges that life puts in front of us, and not only overcome them, but become better because of them,” said graduate Heather Porter

MESA, Ariz. — A man was injured after a crash in Phoenix, police said. According to Mesa police, this incident began with a failure to yield. During the incident, a motorcycle rider reportedly fled from officers. Police said officers decided not to pursue the rider. The suspect then later...

Whether pet owners are encountering tough behavior issues or just need help with the basics, the Arizona Humane Society (AHS) offers a wide range of group classes and private lessons that will help dogs become an extraordinary companion. Maybe it’s the leash pulling that turns walks into tug-o-wars. Maybe it’s...

PHOENIX — Fire crews responded to a commercial structure fire Sunday afternoon near 19th Avenue and Jefferson Street in Phoenix. According to fire officials, crews were dispatched around 1:15 p.m. after reports of a fire inside a large commercial building. When firefighters arrived, they found smoke and flames coming f

United Foods International celebrated the grand opening of its new 126,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Phoenix on Thursday. The Japanese-based liquids producer’s new facility is located near the Loop 202 and Dobbins Road at the Envision Dobbins 202 West Industrial Park, strengthening Phoenix as a leading hub

PHOENIX — Phoenix firefighters stopped a burning RV from spreading to a nearby home Sunday afternoon in Phoenix. According to the Phoenix Fire Department, crews were dispatched around 4:30 p.m. to the area of 59th Avenue and Indian School Road after reports of a house fire. When firefighters arrived,...

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Challenges, challenges — why challenges? Could challenges be good for us? Often, when challenges come into our lives, overcoming them is what moves us forward. Challenges make us more capable, wiser and stronger in spirit and mind. Challenges, when met and overcome, raise our confidence and resolve. Consider this incredible, ridiculously difficult challenge swimmer Michael Phelps overcame in the Beijing Olympics in 2008. The Word...

When it comes to patient safety, Dignity Health-Arizona General Hospital in Mesa earned an “A,” according to a nonprofit watchdog. Mesa’s other three hospitals – Banner Desert Medical Center, Banner Baywood Medical Center and HonorHealth Four Peaks Medical Center – got a“C.”. Both Banner...