Scottsdale-owned barbecue competitor hosts brisket class for ASU veterans
Sterling Smith isn't a chef, a restaurant owner or a line cook, but barbecue lovers around the world will tell you his barbecue creations are some of the best they've ever had. After several
Phoenix police made up details for DUI arrest to meet quota, lawsuit says
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — A California woman is claiming she was pulled over and arrested for DUI in 2024 because Phoenix police officers needed to meet their arrest quota. Arizona’s Family obtained the lawsuit Thursday. Brianna Longoria said she was wrongfully arrested because she didn’t run a red light and all the tests were negative for drugs and alcohol.
Valley drivers face weekend of detours as major road closures hit freeways
PHOENIX — Arizona transportation officials are warning drivers to plan ahead for another weekend of freeway restrictions in central, north and southeast parts of the Valley. Closures on State Route 51, Loop 101 and Loop 202 headline the Arizona Department of Transportation’s Weekend Freeway Travel Advisory for April 24-27.
They opened a Scottsdale gastropub together. Now, they’re battling in court
We’re aiming to raise $10,000 by April 26. Your support ensures New Times can continue watching out for you and our community. No paywall. Always accessible. Daily online and weekly in print. It took nearly five years to bring Liquor Pig to fruition in Old Town Scottsdale. In less...
4 ducklings rescued from drainage pipe by Tempe Fire
TEMPE, Ariz. — Four ducklings have reunited with their parents after being stuck in a drainage pipe in Tempe. Tempe Fire said Holy Spirit Catholic Church called their non-emergency line after a group of ducklings fell into a drainage pipe and couldn't get out. Video from Tempe Fire shows mom and dad nearby, watching.
The Gothic-Themed Café In Arizona With Spooky Good Food And Coffee
Yes, I’m absolutely terrified of ghosts, yet I spend almost every Tuesday morning sitting in the most spine-chillingly beautiful café in all of Arizona. This place manages to turn the “spooky” aesthetic into an art form, surrounding you with moody decor that would make any vampire feel right at home.
Police clear Queen Creek High School after parent reports gunshots
PHOENIX — Police have found Queen Creek High School to be safe after investigating reports of gunshots on campus on Friday morning. The Queen Creek Police Department searched the school near Ocotillo and Signal Butte roads after a parent called to report hearing gunshots around 6:45 a.m. Police responded...
Over 10 displaced after apartment fire in Mesa
MESA, AZ (AZFamily) — More than 10 people are unable to go back home after a fire damaged several apartment units in Mesa overnight. Firefighters from Mesa and Tempe responded to the reported blaze around 2:30 a.m. Friday at the Buenas on University apartment complex at the intersection of Dobson Road and University Drive.
This large Arizona consignment shop is full of affordable treasures
Tucked inside a suite at 15530 N Greenway Hayden Loop in Scottsdale, Arizona, The Lost and Found Resale Interiors is a shopper’s dream come true. Whether you are furnishing a whole room or hunting for one special piece, this chic consignment shop has something for everyone. With a 4.5-star...
Fiery crash impacts traffic on eastbound I-10 in Phoenix
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — A vehicle that caught fire after a crash prompted a partial closure on a Phoenix freeway early Friday morning. Crews responded to the fiery crash involving multiple vehicles around 7:15 a.m. on eastbound Interstate 10 near 16th Street. The Arizona Department of Public Safety (DPS) said...

















