Melting Pot closes Ahwatukee fondue restaurant after owner’s death
The Melting Pot in Phoenix’s Ahwatukee area turned off its burners and hung up its skinny forks for good after 26 years. Sunday was the last day of business for the fondue restaurant on Ray Road near 39th Street. The location closed because of the owner’s death, and there...
Hermosillo unveils statue that honors the civilians looking for Mexico’s missing
The Sonoran capital of Hermosillo unveiled a statue dedicated to those in Mexico searching for missing loved ones Sunday, as the country continues to struggle with a crisis of forced disappearances. The statue in the Plaza de las Buscadoras — or Searchers’ Plaza — holds a shovel in one hand...
Search underway for suspect after man stabbed in south Phoenix
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — A search is underway for a suspect after a man was stabbed in south Phoenix early Monday morning. At about 4:30 a.m., first responders were called to the report of an injured person in the area of 21st Street and Broadway Road. When authorities arrived, they...
Survey reveals most women survived trauma before incarceration at Estrella Jail
New ASU research at Estrella Jail finds most incarcerated women survived trafficking, abuse and homelessness.
Tolleson Home Raid Frees Two Trafficked Girls, Suspects Still Uncharged
A search for one missing 16-year-old girl in Tolleson ended with two trafficked teenagers pulled from the same home on Wednesday, August 26, after federal marshals and Phoenix police discovered a second, unreported victim inside during the operation. Neither girl has been publicly identified, and as of this week no arr
Phoenix-area man charged in connection to mother’s gruesome death
Court paperwork released Monday details the gruesome conditions under which a mother lived and how police say a Chandler man’s inaction contributed to her death while he pocketed her Social Security money.
Maricopa County starts short-term rental assistance program
(The Center Square) - Maricopa County launched an $800,000 pilot program to help households facing eviction. The county Board of Supervisors allocated the money for the Eviction Prevention Pilot Program in the Fiscal Year 2027 budget. The program for Arizona's most populous county aims to reduce the number of evictions
The Sandwich Spot Brings Award-Winning Specialty Sandwiches to Tempe
Award-Winning Fast-Casual Concept Continues Footprint Expansion Across the Southwest. is expanding its presence across the southwestern United States with the launch of its newest location in Tempe on Thursday, September 3. Franchise owners Timothy Redelsperger and Mike Sayre head up the new venue, bringing the brand’s
20 best U.S. cities for retirement includes 2 from Arizona
Arizona has long been a magnet for retirees seeking sunshine and an active lifestyle, and a new national study suggests several cities across the state remain attractive destinations for Americans entering their golden years. Scottsdale ranks No. 4 among the best cities to retire in the United States, according to...
Police: $15 nail repair dispute ends with gunfire at Phoenix salon
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — A disagreement boiled over for a Phoenix woman, who punched a nail salon worker and opened fire on the building, according to new court paperwork released Monday. Investigators said Essence Mire, 26, got into an argument with an employee at Element Nail Bar at 16th Street...

















