Phoenix police searching for suspect in armed home invasion
Just before 10:30 p.m., officers responded to a home near 27th Avenue and Bethany Home Road for reports of an armed robbery.
Big changes for Gilbert Public Schools, Higley Unified School District
Gilbert Public Schools and Higley Unified both increased total per-pupil spending last school year over 2023-24, according to the Arizona Auditor General’s annual report on school districts’ expenditures. But on a percentage of total dollars at their disposal, GPS’ classroom spending dipped slightly in that time...
Neighbors, friends hold vigil for 32-year-old mom shot and killed in Mesa
On Saturday, family and friends of Maria Lewis, a mother of seven, who was allegedly shot and killed by her neighbor in Mesa last week, gathered to honor her life.
Mesa faces dilemma with hotel for homeless
Mesa’s emergency homeless shelter program could be jeopardy as some council members are calling for a halt to using city monies to fund the operations of Sunaire hotel. The city purchased the former Grand Hotel on Main Street in 2023 with federal grants and hoped to temporarily move in families with young children,...
City of Phoenix initiatives and plans for safeguards against ICE, “not enough” say residents...
Residents and advocacy groups are not satisfied with the City of Phoenix’s plan for safeguards against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Earlier this month, city officials in Phoenix outlined an initiative in hopes of protecting residents from a potential threat to their civil rights. The initiative details...
The Classic American Diner In Arizona You Need To Visit At Least Once
Some restaurants whisper their presence, but Chase’s Diner in Chandler shouts it from the rooftops with chrome and neon. This is where the American Dream comes with a side of fries and a milkshake you can stand a spoon in. Let’s be honest: most of us have a romanticized...
After nearly 50 years, Tempe hot dog staple expands with new Valley spot
After more than four decades of serving charcoal-grilled hot dogs, scratch-made onion rings and milkshakes in Tempe, Ted’s Hot Dogs is branching out with a new location in Chandler. Scheduled to open in early May, the new Ted’s will be located in the Crossroads Towne Center at Germann and...
The Fascinating Car Museum In Arizona You’ve Probably Never Heard Of
We all love finding those hidden gems that even the locals sometimes overlook. I recently spent an afternoon wandering through a stunning display of championship-winning cars, and I honestly couldn’t believe I hadn’t visited sooner. This isn’t your average roadside attraction, it’s a meticulously curated tribute to...
Woman struck by vehicle in Phoenix shoots at driver, police say
PHOENIX — A woman was hospitalized after she was struck by a vehicle on Monday, the Phoenix Police Department said. Around 1:30 a.m., officers were sent to the scene near 67th Avenue and Indian School Road for reports of a woman who had been struck by a vehicle. When...
What’s the best burger in Arizona? This author tried 70 and picked a winner.
PHOENIX — What’s the best burger in Arizona?. That's a question guaranteed to start an argument. One local author, however, said he's done his homework. Travel writer Roger Naylor hiked more than 70 trails and sampled more than 70 burgers while researching his new book, Arizona Boots and Burgers, A Guide For Hungry...
