Targeted Scottsdale home invasion linked to alleged $66M cryptocurrency plot
Two California teenagers are facing felony charges after a violent Scottsdale home invasion where they allegedly targeted a family for $66 million in cryptocurrency. The suspects, identified as Jackson Sullivan and Skylar Lapaille, reportedly posed as delivery drivers to gain entry before duct-taping and assaulting...
3 teens charged with murder in 2025 deadly armed robbery in north Phoenix
PHOENIX — Three men have been charged with murder in connection to a deadly armed robbery in Phoenix last year, authorities said. The Maricopa County Attorney’s Office identified the three men as 18-year-old Demarius Shaw, 19-year-old Raul Clavel and 18-year-old David Brunt. The trio of suspects are facing...
Mesa school employee arrested after police find inappropriate text messages with 14-year-old boy
PHOENIX — A 24-year-old teacher’s aide at a Mesa school was arrested Tuesday after allegations of inappropriate behavior with a student, authorities said. Administrators at Empower Academy, which is near Guadalupe and Sossaman roads, alerted the Mesa Police Department on Monday afternoon. School officials alleged...
8 Arizona Pizza Joints Serving Slices Worth Getting Excited About
If you think you know pizza, Arizona is ready to surprise you. From wood-fired classics to inventive seasonal pies, these kitchens take crust, sauce, and balance seriously. You will taste smoky edges, bright tomatoes, and chewy centers that keep you reaching for another slice. Consider this your roadmap to the next...
Angry Chickz is Rapidly Expanding in the Phoenix Area
Get ready for the heat Arizona — Angry Chickz is preparing to become your spiciest friend. The Los Angeles-based fast-casual restaurant that specializes in Nashville hot chicken is planning to open several locations throughout the great Phoenix area in the coming months and into the next year. What Now...
Gilbert brunch restaurant hit with 4 health violations
Maricopa County health inspectors cited a metro Phoenix restaurant for four health violations during the week of Jan. 19. Violations included keeping raw foods at unsafe temperatures, improper handwashing and plumbing issues. A priority violation is a major violation that directly contributes to an increased risk of...
Lifeguard accused of molesting children at Great Wolf Lodge near Scottsdale
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — A 19-year-old lifeguard at Great Wolf Lodge near Scottsdale is accused of molesting multiple children at the resort's indoor water park, according to newly filed court documents. Salt River Police responded to the resort at 7333 North Pima Road on Jan. 31 after receiving a 911...
Data centers guzzle Arizona’s water and power. We calculated how much
Liliana Vidales has more experience than most people with data centers. xAI, a company owned by billionaire Elon Musk, about a year and a half ago established a supercomputer in Memphis, Tenn., where Vidales attended college. The facility, she said, brought "suffocating smog and pollution." She didn't want it to...
Check out the best merchandise at the WM Phoenix Open at TPC Scottsdale
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — For all the fans entering TPC Scottsdale for the 2026 WM Phoenix Open , there's a must-see attraction just a few steps from the 18th green: the 25,000-square foot merchandise tent. Just past the big clock, fans head up a few stairs and enter this behemoth of merch, a huge room with every...
Missing 18-year-old discovered dead in West Valley
An 18-year-old who was reported missing to Phoenix police has recently been discovered dead in the West Valley. On January 19, a Phoenix officer received a missing report for Yessenia Norman from the institution where she had been residing. According to Phoenix police, Norman was discovered dead in Tolleson on...
