Scottsdale care home where grandfather died in the desert quietly changes hands
SCOTTSDALE, AZ — An assisted living facility under state scrutiny after the death of a resident last year was recently sold to a new owner. Brookhaven on 131st Place recently closed because of a change in ownership, according to the Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS). The new owner...
Mesa approves new theme park district for former Fiesta Mall
MESA, AZ (AZFamily) — After years of sitting vacant, the 80-acre site where Fiesta Mall once stood may finally be getting a second life. The Mesa City Council has unanimously approved the creation of the Palo Theme Park District, opening the door to a massive mixed-use redevelopment that could include retail,...
Mesa woman accused of stealing nurse’s identity to work in Arizona
A Mesa woman is accused of stealing another nurse’s identity and working at two Arizona hospices without a valid license.
Excitement Builds as Google Fiber Expands in Brown/Higley, Threatening AT&T’s Dominance
In the wake of Google Fiber's arrival in the Brown/Higley area, many residents are expressing their anticipation and eagerness to switch from their current internet service providers. A year ago, AT&T made its debut in the area, and while it was considered an improvement over Cox, it has not been without its issues....
Chandler’s Basha tower could fall to 107-home project
In some neighbors’ views, the water tower at the former Basha’s corporate headquarters site is historic and should be saved. In the developer’s view, it’s a safety hazard that is at the end of its life. KHovnanian Homes wants to build 107 homes on 18.64 acres...
SpaceX rocket launch should be visible over Phoenix Monday night
A Falcon 9 rocket launch from Vandenberg Air Force Base viewed over downtown Phoenix in December 2017. Arizonans, look to the skies tonight: You may be able to see what it really looks like to defy gravity. SpaceX is scheduled to launch a Falcon 9 rocket from southern California to...
Local Food Influencer Reviews Arizona Mills Restaurant, Describes it as Frightening
A recent visit to a restaurant at Arizona Mills by a local food influencer has sparked a debate on social media. The influencer described the experience as 'scary', a sentiment that has been met with a mix of agreement, confusion, and outright disagreement by social media users. The discussion has been further fueled...
Police identify 2 motorcyclists killed in shooting, crash near Interstate 17
PHOENIX — Phoenix police have identified the two individuals who died in a Nov. 28 incident that started as a shooting and ended as a traffic collision. Shortly before 11 p.m., two motorcyclists were stopped at a traffic light at 7th Avenue and Interstate 17 when one of them fired shots at the other, police said.
US 60 partially blocked after multi-vehicle crash
DPS troopers responded to the U.S. 60 eastbound near Mesa Drive around 10 p.m. on Sunday. Gibby Parra looks at the impact on traffic at 5 a.m.
Suspect crashes victim’s car outside Glendale bank after robbery attempt
GLENDALE, Ariz. — A man is in custody after allegedly stealing someone's car and crashing it into a pole outside of a Glendale bank early Monday morning, according to the city's police department. Police were called to a bank near 57th Avenue and Camelback Road just after 1 a.m....
