Scottsdale care home where grandfather died in the desert quietly changes hands
SCOTTSDALE, AZ — An assisted living facility under state scrutiny after the death of a resident last year was recently sold to a new owner. Brookhaven on 131st Place recently closed because of a change in ownership, according to the Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS). The new owner...
Excitement Builds as Google Fiber Expands in Brown/Higley, Threatening AT&T’s Dominance
In the wake of Google Fiber's arrival in the Brown/Higley area, many residents are expressing their anticipation and eagerness to switch from their current internet service providers. A year ago, AT&T made its debut in the area, and while it was considered an improvement over Cox, it has not been without its issues....
Chandler’s Basha tower could fall to 107-home project
In some neighbors’ views, the water tower at the former Basha’s corporate headquarters site is historic and should be saved. In the developer’s view, it’s a safety hazard that is at the end of its life. KHovnanian Homes wants to build 107 homes on 18.64 acres...
SpaceX rocket launch should be visible over Phoenix Monday night
A Falcon 9 rocket launch from Vandenberg Air Force Base viewed over downtown Phoenix in December 2017. Arizonans, look to the skies tonight: You may be able to see what it really looks like to defy gravity. SpaceX is scheduled to launch a Falcon 9 rocket from southern California to...
Local Food Influencer Reviews Arizona Mills Restaurant, Describes it as Frightening
A recent visit to a restaurant at Arizona Mills by a local food influencer has sparked a debate on social media. The influencer described the experience as 'scary', a sentiment that has been met with a mix of agreement, confusion, and outright disagreement by social media users. The discussion has been further fueled...
Police identify 2 motorcyclists killed in shooting, crash near Interstate 17
PHOENIX — Phoenix police have identified the two individuals who died in a Nov. 28 incident that started as a shooting and ended as a traffic collision. Shortly before 11 p.m., two motorcyclists were stopped at a traffic light at 7th Avenue and Interstate 17 when one of them fired shots at the other, police said.
US 60 partially blocked after multi-vehicle crash
DPS troopers responded to the U.S. 60 eastbound near Mesa Drive around 10 p.m. on Sunday. Gibby Parra looks at the impact on traffic at 5 a.m.
Suspect crashes victim’s car outside Glendale bank after robbery attempt
GLENDALE, Ariz. — A man is in custody after allegedly stealing someone's car and crashing it into a pole outside of a Glendale bank early Monday morning, according to the city's police department. Police were called to a bank near 57th Avenue and Camelback Road just after 1 a.m....
Shelters spread holiday joy with free adoptions in Arizona
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Animal shelters across the Valley are offering free or discounted adoptions to help pets find homes before the holidays — and that’s Something Good. Arizona Animal Welfare League will waive adoption fees for all pets at its 40th Street and Washington location during the Bissell Pet Foundation’s...
‘Solo aging’ comes with complications, strategies in Arizona
PHOENIX — Arizona’s population is aging, and more seniors are facing a life alone. “Solo agers” have no family, spouses or lifelong friends who are alive or live nearby.
