A small car museum in Arizona with a truly unique vibe
Tucked away in Glendale, Arizona, the Martin Auto Museum and Event Center is one of those places you stumble upon and never forget. With nearly 200 cars spanning over a century of automotive history, this museum punches way above its weight for a smaller venue. From rare classics to muscle...
Employee lawsuit against Suns dismissed
PHOENIX — A lawsuit filed by a Suns employee has been dismissed nearly a year after it was initially filed. In the lawsuit, filed in May 2025, Gene Traylor, the Suns' director of safety, security and risk management, alleged that a report he compiled on safety, financial and reputational risks the team may face led to workplace discrimination, the team violating the Family and Medical...
14 Under-The-Radar Italian Restaurants In Arizona Locals Can’t Stop Talking About In 2026
Most people look at a map of Arizona and see vast deserts and mountains, but when I look at it, I see a treasure map leading to the best carbonara in the Southwest. Over the last few months, I’ve been on a delicious quest to find the Italian eateries that don’t need a massive social media following to stay packed until closing time. It’s...
Adoption fees waived for all dogs Saturday at the Arizona Animal Welfare League
PHOENIX — The Arizona Animal Welfare League needs to empty the kennels. Due to them being full, the organization is offering $0 adoption fees on all dogs on Saturday, including puppies. "The goal is to make space for incoming dogs from rural rescue partners who urgently need placement," the...
Massive landfill fire in Arizona could take days to contain, officials warn
SURPRISE, Ariz.(AZFamily/Gray News) - A landfill fire in Arizona’s West Valley could continue burning for several days, according to fire officials. The fire was first reported around 7 a.m. on Friday at the WM Northwest Regional Landfill in Surprise, about 40 minutes outside of Phoenix. By the afternoon, firefighters...
Man arrested after allegedly threatening to kidnap a teen working at a Valley fast-food...
PHOENIX — A man was arrested after he allegedly groped and threatened to kidnap a teenage fast-food worker in Phoenix, according to court documents. Ariel Yair Zelaya-Zuniga went through the drive-through of a Taco Bell on April 14 and asked the teen what time she got off work. The frightened teen gave him a false time.
Dozens arrested in Phoenix during Operation Desert Guardian crackdown
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Dozens of people were arrested Thursday night during a criminal task force operation in central Phoenix. State Troopers arrested 35 people for outstanding warrants, DUIs, drugs and weapons offenses in the Valley as a part of Operation Desert Guardian, according to the Arizona Department of Public Safety. Officials did not say how many arrests fell into each category.
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.

















