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ARIZONA TRAFFIC | May 26, 2025

2 stolen semi-trailers recovered, 4 men arrested in Phoenix

Two stolen semi-trailers were recovered by officers, and four men were arrested on Monday afternoon, the Phoenix Police Department said.

ARIZONA WILDFIRES | May 26, 2025

Containment increases to 83% on Cody Fire, evacuations orders lightened for town north of Tucson

Evacuation orders for the Cody Fire north of Tucson were updated as of Monday morning and containment grew significantly.

ARIZONA BUSINESS | May 26, 2025

JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort in Phoenix to be acquired for $865 million

The JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort & Spa, the largest resort in Phoenix, is set to be acquired for $865 million.

ARIZONA NEWS | May 26, 2025

Meat-processing plant west of Phoenix fined for more worker safety violations

A West Valley meat-processing plant has been fined for more worker safety violations, including one report of an amputated finger, a report found.

ARIZONA NEWS | May 25, 2025

Weekend wrap: Here are the biggest Arizona news stories from May 23-25

From a dead hiker found in Scottsdale to an Arizona representative sleeping during a vote on a Trump bill, here are top Arizona news stories this weekend.

ARIZONA RESTAURANT NEWS | May 25, 2025

The Farm at South Mountain has outlasted many other Valley farm-to-table restaurants

Farm-to-table restaurants like The Farm at South Mountain give diners a unique experience while supporting local growers.

ARIZONA NEWS | May 25, 2025

Silver Alert canceled for 91-year-old woman in Cave Creek

Authorities canceled a Silver Alert on Sunday for a 91-year-old woman last seen in Cave Creek on Friday who has recently showed signs of dementia.

ARIZONA BUSINESS | May 25, 2025

Luxury condo complex to replace office park near Arizona Biltmore

Developers are planning to transform a dated office park near the Arizona Biltmore into a 203-unit luxury condo complex.

ARIZONA NEWS | May 25, 2025

Man sentenced to 8 years in prison for role in Phoenix man’s beating death in 2023

A man convicted in the fatal group beating of Jake Kelly, a Phoenix man, in 2023 was sentenced to eight years in prison on Friday.

ARIZONA NEWS | May 24, 2025

Silver Alert canceled for elderly couple last seen in Phoenix

Authorities canceled a Silver Alert for an elderly couple that was last seen in Phoenix on Friday.

ARIZONA RESTAURANT NEWS | May 24, 2025

Bobby Flay’s burger chain to expand in Phoenix area with new franchise deal

Fast casual burger restaurant Bobb’s Burgers By Bobby Flay is set for a brick-and-mortar expansion in the Phoenix area.

ARIZONA NEWS | May 24, 2025

Upcoming family entertainment center from Harkins Theatres starts hiring process

Scottsdale-based movie chain Harkins Theatres has started the hiring process for BackLot, a new family entertainment concept with a movie theme.

ARIZONA BUSINESS | May 23, 2025

TSMC, Intel seek tariff exemptions as Commerce Department probes chip import effects

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. is urging the White House to consider an exemption for tariffs on foreign-made semiconductors.

ARIZONA NEWS | May 23, 2025

Plane carrying 2 people makes emergency landing in West Valley field

A plane carrying two people made a safe emergency landing in a West Valley field on Friday, authorities said.

ARIZONA NEWS | May 22, 2025

Search crews find body of woman who went missing while hiking in Scottsdale

Hannah Moody, a 31-year-old woman who went missing while hiking in Scottsdale, was found dead Thursday, authorities said.

ARIZONA WILDFIRES | May 20, 2025

Greer Fire in eastern Arizona nearing full containment after evacuations lifted

Firefighters are making significant progress toward full containment of the Greer Fire in eastern Arizona.

ARIZONA NEWS | May 20, 2025

1 man dead, 1 man arrested after shooting in Scottsdale, according to initial reports

A Scottsdale shooting that took place around 4:40 p.m. on Tuesday in the area of Miller and McDowell roads allegedly left one dead.

ARIZONA NEWS | May 20, 2025

Gilbert Police arrest man accused of fatally shooting man he was arguing with

A 28-year-old man was arrested in connection with a fatal shooting in Gilbert on Monday afternoon that left a 51-year-old man dead, authorities said.

ARIZONA NEWS | May 20, 2025

Worker dies after getting trapped under equipment in Mesa

A man died early Tuesday after getting trapped under a piece of equipment while working in southeast Mesa, authorities said.

ARIZONA RESTAURANT NEWS | May 19, 2025

Paris Baguette ready to start unique 3-story Scottsdale building with residential unit

Paris Baguette’s newest location in the middle of Old Town Scottsdale is ramping up to begin construction.

ARIZONA NEWS | May 18, 2025

Weekend wrap: Here are the biggest Arizona news stories from May 16-18

From a woman falling 80 feet to her death in Arizona to a Mesa mother shooting her son, here are some of the top news stories from May 16-18.

ARIZONA NEWS | May 18, 2025

3-year-old boy dies a week after being pulled from Chandler pool

A 3-year-old boy died at a hospital on Sunday afternoon, a week after being pulled out of a backyard pool in Chandler.

ARIZONA NEWS | May 18, 2025

Military mom turns personal loss into mission to help Arizona service members

As founder of Military Assistance Mission, the Marine mom has spent more than a decade stepping in where government programs fall short.

ARIZONA RESTAURANT NEWS | May 18, 2025

Vegan McDonald’s-like restaurant Mr. Charlie’s expanding to Scottsdale

Mr. Charlie’s Told Me So, a plant-based restaurant with branding reminiscent of McDonald’s, has plans to open multiple stores in the Phoenix area.