These Scottsdale, Arizona Restaurants Stay Packed Decades After Opening
I’ve had the pleasure of sampling some of the best eats in the country, and I’m always on the lookout for restaurants that stand the test of time. Arizona has a way of getting under your skin, with its culture and breathtaking landscapes, but what really draws me to this state is its incredible culinary scene.
Arizona’s Most Talked-About Pancakes Come From One Restaurant
Butterfield’s Pancake House Restaurant in Scottsdale has earned a reputation that reaches far beyond its neighborhood on East Shea Boulevard. People travel from across the Valley just to taste what many call the best pancakes in Arizona. With fluffy stacks, creative flavors, and a warm atmosphere, this local...
Popular California sandwich chain opening 1st Arizona restaurant
A popular, California-based sandwich and salad restaurant has announced the opening date for its first Arizona restaurant. Mendocino Farms will open in Scottsdale on Feb. 17, according to its website. The restaurant will be housed in a 3,000-square-foot building with a 500-square-foot patio at the corner of...
Accused Mesa serial rapist rejects 32-year plea offer
PHOENIX — A Mesa man accused of being a serial rapist has rejected a plea offer from prosecutors. James Estep faces 30 felony counts, including 20 counts of sexual assault. At a recent court hearing, prosecutors said Estep faces a minimum of 105 years in prison and a maximum of nearly 350 years if convicted on all...
The “Deadliest” Climb in Arizona: Why Locals Grip the Wheel on I-17
But the danger isn't limited to the climb. From the massive "stroad" intersections of the West Valley to the sudden blindness of a dust storm on I-10, here are the red zones you need to watch out for in 2026. 1. The "Black Canyon" Gauntlet: I-17 (Phoenix to Flagstaff) This...
Law enforcement involved in 5 shootings across Arizona in 24 hours
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — A 24-hour stretch across Arizona saw five law enforcement-involved shootings across three counties, including a helicopter crash in Flagstaff that killed two DPS crew members. Flagstaff shootout leads to helicopter crash. Two DPS crew members were killed in a helicopter crash after a police...
Two SLO County Teens Arrested in Arizona in Cryptocurrency Extortion Scheme
SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. (KEYT) - Two teens from San Luis Obispo county were arrested in Scottsdale Arizona, accused of a home invasion in a plot to steal millions in cryptocurrency. Investigators say these teens were recruited for this shocking crime online. One of the teens lives in SLO and attended San Luis Obispo...
Avondale PD: Isabella Comas had ‘life-threatening’ injury, blood found in car
AVONDALE, AZ (AZFamily) — Authorities believe missing Avondale woman Isabella Comas, 21, suffered injuries that “may be unsurvivable” without treatment after discovering blood in her abandoned car. The Avondale Police Department said Thursday that detectives still consider Tommy Rodriguez, 39, of Phoenix, Comas’...
Deadly 7th Street Crash Kills Biker Steps From Chase Field
A 65-year-old motorcyclist was killed in a collision just south of Chase Field in downtown Phoenix, according to Phoenix police. The crash happened Wednesday at the intersection of 7th Street and Grant Street. Emergency crews rushed the rider to a hospital, where he later died from his injuries. The driver of the car...
Allegiant begins nonstop flight from La Crosse to Phoenix-Mesa
LA CROSSE, Wis., (WLAX, WEUX) – Allegiant announced Friday that nonstop flights from La Crosse Regional Airport to Mesa Gateway Airport would begin. The new flight path will operate up to twice weekly. “We’re excited to add La Crosse to Allegiant’s network of all-nonstop flights and celebrate today’s inaugural flight...
