The Taco Spot, a Mexican street food chain in East Valley, is opening four new locations by 2024, growing from a barbershop taco sale to a social media sensation with extensive plans for expansion in Arizona and beyond.

The Mesa City Council approved two major data center projects, set to transform the southeastern Mesa landscape and bolster the region's technology sector.

Sahuaro Ranch Park in Glendale is home to many free-roaming peacocks, originally brought from the Chicago World's Fair for pest control, now a part of the park's historic charm.

Mesa police set a perimeter in a neighborhood for a suspect connected to a stolen vehicle and assault, leading to a lockdown and two detentions, but one suspect remains at large.

The Valencia Newcomer School in Phoenix aids students adjusting to American life, providing an environment for academic and cultural acclimatization before they integrate into mainstream schools.

Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren signs seven contracts with builders, utilizing $128 million to construct 1,000 homes, which is expected to also create jobs and enhance skills in the community.

A domestic dispute in north Phoenix led to a shooting Saturday night, resulting in one death and one man detained. Details are still limited as police investigate.

A car crashed into a Phoenix couple's home while they were eating dinner, causing $30,000 in damages and minor injuries. Police arrested a suspected DUI driver.

A car and motorcycle crashed in Apache Junction, resulting in at least one death and road closures during the police investigation. Impairment was not a factor.

Scottsdale Fire Department stresses safety and preparedness to hikers in the desert heat, offering tips and demonstrating rescue operations for potential heat-related emergencies on the trails.

Brian Biesemeyer, the Executive Director of Scottsdale Water, announced his retirement after 12 years, marking a career notable for achievements in water management.

Phoenix area restaurants offer special dining deals for Labor Day, including buy-one-get-one entrees, sangria socials, discounts for first responders, and sweet promotions on doughnuts.

One person was hospitalized for burn injuries after an apartment fire in Mesa, while another suffered from smoke inhalation but was not hospitalized. Firefighters contained the blaze to one unit.