Phoenix Dog Walker’s Horror, Pit Bull Mauls Beloved Pet to Death
What was supposed to be a routine neighborhood walk turned into a nightmare for Phoenix resident Matt Boiseau, who says he watched a pit bull attack and kill his 5-year-old dog, Charlie, right on the sidewalk. Still reeling from the loss, Boiseau is demanding answers and accountability, saying the attack never should...
2 Mesa residents sentenced to prison for scamming $3.3M from Arizona Medicaid agency
PHOENIX – Two Mesa residents were each sentenced to at least a year in prison for defrauding Arizona’s Medicaid agency out of over $3 million, authorities announced Friday. Eric Riley, 39, and Britney Gooch, 38, previously pleaded guilty to health care fraud, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office...
This Modest Arizona Restaurant Is Said to Serve the World’s Best French Onion Soup
Tucked inside Kierland Commons in Scottsdale, Arizona, Zinc Bistro is a cozy French restaurant that has quietly built a legendary reputation. While it may look modest from the outside, regulars and first-time visitors alike rave about one dish above all others: the French onion soup. Word has spread far and...
Historic Mexican restaurant that closed in Old Town is reopening
Frank and Lupe's, the iconic family-owned Mexican restaurant that was an Old Town Scottsdale destination for over 30 years, has announced its return to the Valley under new ownership. The former Scottsdale location closed in September 2025 after three decades in business. The restaurant is set to reopen in Gainey...
50 positions cut in Mesa public schools
The school board in Mesa voted to eliminate 50 positions in the district by the end of the school year, as student enrollment declines.
CUSD offers 3 alternative high school programs
Some Chandler Unified School District students feel out of place in the traditional high school setting. CUSD offers three programs that provide a different kind of learning environment for these students. District officials gave the CUSD Governing Board an overview of the alternative education programs during a Feb....
Mesa teen allegedly made terroristic threats: PD
MESA, Ariz. - Police say a 15-year-old in Mesa has been arrested for allegedly making what they describe as "racially motivated online threats to potentially carry out a mass casualty incident." What we know:. Per a statement released on Feb. 27, the teen, who was not identified, was arrested at...
Tempe Tavern sues city over targeted enforcement and defamation allegations
A college bar near Arizona State University has sued Tempe, alleging city officials engaged in selective enforcement and defamed the business’s reputation after a series of underage drinking busts. The federal lawsuit alleges Tempe Tavern, on the corner of McClintock Road and Apache Boulevard, was unfairly targeted...
Dining Review: Warren’s Supper Club
Lo-Lo’s Chicken & Waffles magnates Larry and Rasheedah White bring the noise at their high-energy East Valley steakhouse – but do they nail the food?. Larry and Rasheedah White – the hard-driving duo behind Lo-Lo’s Chicken & Waffles, Monroe’s Hot Chicken and Brunch & Sip – have famously turned their affinity for...
Happy Hour Spotlight: Breakfast & Brunch
When: 12-2 p.m. M-F Weekday brunchers will find deals aplenty at this sunny modern diner’s new Weekday Social. Select dishes are $12 and mimosas, brunch punch and Salty Dogs are $5. We’re all about the carb-y Easy Teasers (discounted $2): brown butter beignets ($6), old-fashioned doughnuts ($4.75) and cheddar biscuit...
