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Steak lovers in Queen Creek may soon have a new dining destination to look forward to. According to information shared by Queen Creek NOW, plans have been submitted for a new LongHorn Steakhouse at 21398 Ellsworth Loop Road in Queen Creek Marketplace. The proposed restaurant would be located south of...

A man under the influence of drugs and alcohol was going double the speed limit when he caused a deadly Phoenix crash, prosecutors said. Police say Lee Arthur Simmons was impaired, speeding at 96 mph and driving without a valid license. Prosecutors say his long criminal history, including prior felonies and DUI cases,

With devastating cuts likely coming to the state’s share of Colorado River water, Arizona cities have been gearing up to diversify their water supplies. Yet, despite grave and passionate warnings — from experts, residents and even former city leaders — one East Valley city is ditching critical water funding.

New motorized device ordinances aimed at regulating electric bike riders are officially in effect across Gilbert starting Wednesday. The regulations establish a strict 15 mph speed limit on sidewalks and paths, mandatory helmets for minors, and age restrictions for faster bikes. Gilbert police can issue citations to pa

Phoenix officials say the city is buried under tens of thousands of unfilled public-records requests, and the pile is only getting higher. Mayor Kate Gallego told the City Council this week that the backlog has jumped roughly 64% in the last 18 months and now hovers near 40,000 pending requests. Some families seeking b

Five people are in custody and a manhunt is underway for a 17-year-old suspect following a violent weekend home invasion in Chandler. An elderly homeowner suffered a broken skull and his disabled adult daughter was shot twice in the arms during the Saturday morning attack. An 18-year-old suspect was apprehended...

PHOENIX (AZFamily) — A man will spend several years behind bars and must repay thousands of dollars for vandalizing one of the Phoenix Art Museum’s most recognizable sculptures. Maricopa County Attorney Rachel Mitchell announced that Todd Maddox, 59, was sentenced to 4.5 years in prison after pleading guilty...

An Orthodox Christian group is threatening to sue the city of Phoenix over a controversial new ordinance it passed last month that bans groups from providing medical care and food to the homeless in city parks — unless they have one of two permits that will be available for it per month in some parks.

Mayor Kate Gallego wants the Phoenix Police Department to process public records requests faster. Gallego raised the subject during a regularly scheduled update on public safety reforms at the Phoenix City Council’s policy session on Tuesday. “Two weeks ago, my office met with someone who was told she would...

A post on the Hoover Dam’s Facebook page Tuesday announced that the flag has been removed after it was damaged with an “unexpected tear.”