Shipping container housing opens for homeless seniors
A newly opened project in Phoenix offers transitional housing made from shipping containers for older adults who are experiencing homelessness. State of play: City officials and others gathered Wednesday morning for the opening of Senior Bridge, which provides 40 individual transitional housing units for homeless...
This huge $14.5M building is going up near Mesa Gateway Airport
A massive regional headquarters is under construction near the Mesa Gateway Airport, which is set to bring 160 employees. The Danish company DSV, which specializes in global transport and logistics, broke ground on the building in January. DSV came to Mesa in 2023 when it expanded its air cargo charter network and...
The Arizona Buffet With A Dessert Menu So Big, It Nearly Matches The Main...
You know that feeling when someone tells you they’re “not really a dessert person,” and you immediately question everything you thought you knew about humanity?. Eagles Buffet at Casino Arizona in Scottsdale exists to convert those misguided souls, one slice of cake at a time. This isn’t...
11 Arizona pizza places that keep tables full even on ordinary weeknights
Arizona has no shortage of great pizza, and locals know exactly where to go when a Tuesday night calls for something special. From wood-fired Neapolitan pies to New York-style folds, the state’s pizza scene is surprisingly deep and seriously delicious. Whether you’re in Phoenix, Tucson, or Flagstaff, these spots...
New Kingman interchange to ease traffic between Las Vegas and Phoenix
KINGMAN, Ariz. (FOX5) — A new interchange project in Kingman is on track to eliminate a notorious traffic bottleneck that has plagued travelers between Las Vegas and Phoenix for decades. The Arizona Department of Transportation broke ground in 2024 on the bypass interchange at US 93 and I-40, addressing...
Unsafe meat, chemical risks found at Phoenix-area restaurants
Five Valley restaurants landed on this week’s Dirty Dining Report after racking up serious health code violations. Inspectors found food temperature issues, chemical storage problems, and sanitation concerns across Gilbert, Chandler, and Mesa. Jason Barry has what spots made the list, and what exactly went wrong.
Kyrene School District turns to economist to better understand its enrollment declines
The Kyrene School District is taking a closer look at enrollment data to figure out why it’s losing students and how it can be more proactive. An economist says declining birthrates do not fully explain the district’s smaller headcounts. School choice is also driving change. Kyrene is one...
Arizona sober bars grow as young adults cut back on alcohol
TEMPE, AZ (AZFamily) — Arizona nights out may be getting less boozy as new research finds more young people are opting out of alcohol, changing what a night out looks like. State liquor tax revenue is down by millions so far this year, and experts say it could be because more young adults are pouring the brakes on...
Blake Sullivan, 21, missing from Mesa, police say
The Mesa Police Department is seeking the public's help in locating 21-year-old Blake Sullivan who is missing and was last seen at 7:30 a.m. March 25 near Ellsworth Road and Adobe Road. Sullivan
Suspected fentanyl dealer charged with manslaughter in overdose death
MESA, Ariz. — A suspected drug dealer has been charged in the death of a person he allegedly sold fentanyl to. Police arrested 45-year-old James Amalfi who is now charged with reckless manslaughter, sale of lethal fentanyl and drug possession. According to court documents, Amalfi sold a white powdery...
