Massive recycling center fire sends plume of smoke over central Phoenix
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — A fire at a recycling center sent a black plume of smoke over central Phoenix on Saturday morning. Shortly before 9:30 a.m., first responders were called to AIM Recycling on McDowell Road near 22nd Avenue. The blaze sent up black smoke that turned gray as firefighters began spraying water on it.
Erratic driver accused of hitting bicycle officer in Old Town Scottsdale
SCOTTSDALE, AZ (AZFamily) — A wrong-way driver is accused of hitting a Scottsdale bicycle officer with a car in Old Town early Saturday morning. It happened around 3 a.m. on Shoeman Lane near Scottsdale and Camelback roads, according to the Scottsdale Police Department. Police say when officers tried to...
Mendocino Farms to Open at Epicenter in Gilbert in 2027
Mendocino Farms is expanding its Arizona presence with a new restaurant planned for Epicenter at Agritopia in Gilbert, with an anticipated opening in Summer 2027. The post Mendocino Farms to Open at Epicenter in Gilbert in 2027 appeared first on Fabulous Arizona .
Bodycam footage reveals man had BB gun when he was shot, killed by police...
Phoenix police released bodycam footage that reveals the man who died after a shooting involving officers earlier this month at a south Phoenix apartment complex was armed with a BB gun at the time he was shot. The man, whose identity has not been released, died Oct. 10 after officers...
Laura Owens faces sentence for paternity scheme vs. ‘Bachelor’ star
Laura Owens, who pleaded guilty in Arizona in August to charges relating to fake pregnancy schemes against a former contestant on "The Bachelor" and another man, was scheduled to be sentenced Friday.
Police release video of officer-involved shooting that killed 24-year-old man
Phoenix police have released video from an officer-involved shooting that killed a 24-year-old man, whose family and community advocates now plan a vigil to raise awareness about crisis intervention.
Terry Black’s BBQ Plans Arizona Debut in Old Town Scottsdale
Terry Black’s BBQ plans to enter Arizona with a restaurant at 3925 N. Brown Avenue in Old Town Scottsdale, according to an announcement from LevRose Commercial Real Estate. The brand purchased the property for $11.2 million. The approximately 0.74-acre site spans nine parcels and an entire city block, with about 10,409 square feet of existing buildings. An opening timeline and details about the restaurant’s design have not been announced.
The night everything changed: The tragic death of AZ ballerina Colleen Hoopes
TEMPE, Arizona — An artist and dancer, in the prime of her life, was shot and killed in the middle of the night. That’s what happened to Arizona ballerina Colleen Hoopes, whose maiden name was Buckley. May 20, 2022, her husband Christopher Hoopes was captured on body camera...
Phoenix City Council frontrunner faces conflict of interest concern
Phoenix City Council candidate Ed Hermes is also a partner at the largest law firm in the state, and if elected, he'd have to navigate significant conflict of interest concerns. Why it matters: Hermes' firm, Snell & Wilmer, regularly has business involving the city — including lawsuits against it — and Hermes wouldn't be able to participate as a councilmember in anything involving his employer. State of play: Hermes is considered the frontrunner in a crowded race to represent District 4 — he's r
Phoenix Launches SNAP Assistance Initiative
The City of Phoenix Human Services Department (HSD) launched a new initiative to help residents successfully participate in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). The program offers guidance on applications, renewals, and work requirements. The goal is to reduce benefit loss and ensure residents can confidently submit complete information to the Arizona Department of Economic Security (DES). Information on the navigation program can be found at phoenix.gov/SNAPNAV.

















