Massive Fire Destroys Central Phoenix Salon

Early Thursday morning, just after 2 a.m., the Phoenix Fire Department was called to a hair salon near 7th Street and Missouri Avenue for a massive fire. When crews arrived on the scene, there were 20-foot flames burning through the roof of the two-story building. The fire crew were met with massive flames that engulfed... Read More

Dairy Queen Cancels Annual Free Cone Day Due to COVID-19 Concerns

Dairy Queen’s annual event in celebration of spring has been cancelled. The nationwide restaurant and ice cream chain announced they are canceling their Free Cone Day 2021. “As spring approaches, we all look forward to Free Cone Day, an event that attracts long lines at our restaurants. Given the state of COVID-19, we’ve made... Read More

Beard Papa’s Cream Puff Chain to Open This Weekend

International cream puff chain Beard Papa’s is coming to Arizona, opening a bakery in Scottsdale on Saturday, according to a press release. The Scottsdale location of Beard Papa’s is based inside Scottsdale Quarter, near the intersection of Scottsdale Road and Butherus Drive. The bakery will be open from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday... Read More

Pat’s Run Registration Special Prize Giveaway

Starting Feb. 24 through March 3, you can get a special prize just for registering for the 17th Annual Pat’s Run. Pat’s Run will announce their prize giveaway on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter on select days. They will be giving away two prizes – one for anyone who registers that day and one to... Read More

Arizona Parents Find Drugs in Toy Bought at Thrift Store

North Phoenix parents got a surprise on Friday when they opened up a toy they bought for their daughter at a thrift shop and found drugs, according to Phoenix police. The parents were cleaning the glow worm stuffed light-up toy when they opened the back and found a sandwich bag filled with more than... Read More

Fry’s Electronics Closing Stores, Including Two Arizona Locations

Another business has fallen victim to the coronavirus pandemic. Fry’s Electronics recently announced this week plans to close all of their 31 stores, including the stores located in Phoenix and Tempe. Fry’s Electronics has been a tech professionals dream store and online resource for many for almost 36 years. According to Frys.com, the decision is “a... Read More

Cherokee Nation Chief Scrutinizes Jeep Cherokee, Grand Cherokee Name

Is it time for Jeep to change the name of its popular Cherokee and Grand Cherokee SUVs? The chief of the Cherokee Nation thinks so. “I’m sure this comes from a place that is well-intended, but it does not honor us by having our name plastered on the side of a car,” Chuck Hoskin... Read More

U.S. Extends Non-Essential Travel Restrictions to Mexico and Canada

The Department of Homeland Security confirmed Friday that it was extending restrictions on non-essential to Canada and Mexico through March 21 amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Homeland Security defines non-essential travel as “travel that is considered tourism or recreational in nature.” Essential travel — including travel for trade and business — remains open. “To protect... Read More

Arizona Diamondbacks, Colorado Rockies Spring Training Tickets Sold Out

The D-backs announced on Sunday that all 15 Spring Training home games for both the Arizona Diamondbacks and Colorado Rockies have sold out at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick. Tickets to the D-backs’ away games may still be available. Most of the tickets were claimed earlier this week during the teams’ presales. Any... Read More

UCP of Central Arizona To Open New Phoenix Facility Monday

United Cerebral Palsy of Central Arizona, which helps children and adults who have a wide array of disabilities, will open UCP Downtown-East, a new facility housed at the Ability360 campus just east of downtown on Monday. A ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening will be streamed on the organization’s Facebook page at 4 p.m. The... Read More