Sheriff: Report of ‘explosives’ in East Valley was a hoax
QUEEN CREEK, Ariz. — Authorities say reports of explosives in the East Valley turned out to be a hoax, officials said. On Monday, the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office said they were on the scene of a possible bomb threat near Recker Road and San Tan Boulevard. Mesa police received...
Man accused of firing at Phoenix officers identified
A suspect accused of shooting at officers from behind a wall was identified as Arieus Potts. He is being held on a $250,000 bond.
8 Unassuming BBQ Joints In Arizona Where Your Brisket Dreams Come True
Searching for hidden BBQ treasures in Arizona where brisket dreams become reality?. These 8 smoke-filled havens deliver tender meats and flavor explosions that will leave you speechless!. 1. Jalapeño Buck’s (Mesa) Jalapeño Buck’s looks like a rustic wooden shack that somehow landed right in the middle of Mesa....
Certain standards need to be met to hang slackline in canyon
A Phoenix hiking store owner explains who would install a slackline across a canyon and the standards they would have to meet. The in-depth look into the criteria comes days after investigators said a helicopter hit a recreational slackline south of Superior on Friday, leading to a crash that killed all four on...
Man hurt in apparent road rage shooting near 67th Avenue and Thomas Road
PHOENIX — A man is hurt after he was reportedly shot in a road rage incident in west Phoenix on Monday night. Phoenix police say just before 8 p.m., they were called to the area along 67th Avenue just south of Thomas Road for a shots fired call. When...
Jodi Arias addresses murder case, claims lost evidence, for first time in years
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Is there a chance the infamous Jodi Arias trial could be retried based on missing evidence and misconduct?. For the first time in a long time, Jodi Arias is addressing this herself. She was convicted of killing her ex-boyfriend, Travis Alexander, in 2008 after stabbing and...
12 Fast-Food Sandwiches Arizona Loved In The ’80s That Are Gone For Good
Arizona in the 1980s was a totally rad time for fast food, with drive-thrus packed and families cruising for their favorite sandwiches after school and on weekends. Some of the most delicious creations from that decade have vanished completely, leaving behind only memories and cravings. Remember when you could order...
This Arizona Burger Stand Tastes Like a Time Capsule From the Early 60s
If you have ever craved a burger that tastes like it rolled straight out of the early 60s, you will want to hear about Deluxburger Express in Phoenix. Tucked near the airport, this tiny hamburger stand feels like a postcard that never aged, from its no fuss griddle to its sun baked signage. You can almost smell the...
Mesa principal, athletic director facing charges after failing to report campus assault: MPS
MESA, Ariz. - Two Mesa High School administrators have been placed on administrative leave following an after-school incident nearly one year ago. On Feb. 13, 2025, Mesa Police began an investigation into an aggravated assault report at the school the prior evening. Three unidentified men reportedly assaulted a boy...
Police ID man who allegedly fired shots at officers in north Phoenix
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Police have identified the man they say fired shots at them while officers were responding to an unrelated call in north Phoenix late last month. On Monday, the Phoenix Police Department announced that Arieus Amaree Potts was booked into the Maricopa County jail over the police shooting that...
