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Driver who killed 5 in crash while watching videos jailed for 22 years
PHOENIX, Arizona: A tractor-trailer driver who killed five people in a fiery crash because he was distracted watching social media videos was sent to prison for 22 years. Maricopa County prosecutors said this week that Danny Glen Tiner, 38, pleaded guilty to five counts of negligent homicide. Investigators said Tiner...
Phoenix Indian Center moves to bigger quarters after selling its longtime building
The Phoenix Indian Center, the nation's oldest urban center of its type, moved into new digs Friday, a new building at Central Avenue and Indian School Road, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, Indigenous foods and a community gathering. Jolyana Begay-Kroupa, the center's CEO, described moving just a quarter-mile from the old building at North...
Mesa Riverview to Welcome New Tenants
Mesa Riverview, an open-air shopping center chock-full of shopping and dining experiences, will welcome five new tenants within the following year. Whether you’re craving sizzling Korean BBQ, want to try your hand at pickleball, or are in the mood for a good laugh, Mesa Riverview’s newest lineup promises to deliver unforgettable experiences for everyone. Here’s a sneak peek at what’s coming:
Celebrating 70 years of Wallace and Ladmo
The Wallace and Ladmo Show turned 70 years old on April 1. Now, an exhibition about the show is opening at Sunnyslope Historical Society & Museum. The Wallace and Ladmo Show was a children’s program that aired on KPHO in Phoenix from 1954 to 1989. Bill Thompson, who hosted the show, created the character of Wallace Snead. Ladimir Kwiatkowski, a cameraman working at the station at the time, joined the show as Ladmo. In 1960, Pat McMahon joined the cast and developed a list of characters, including Gerald, Aunt Maud, Captain Super and Marshall Good.
Arizona State men’s basketball releases full non-conference schedule
Arizona State men’s basketball released its full non-conference schedule for the 2024-25 season on Friday. ASU has matchups with Gonzaga, Florida and either USC or Saint Mary’s before their inaugural Big 12 schedule begins. Bobby Hurley’s squad also faces Grand Canyon at Footprint Center on Nov. 14 as...
2024 Friday Night Fever season preview: New Perry QB aims to follow in Brock Purdy's footsteps
GILBERT, Ariz. — To some on the outside, it might be a shock Perry sophomore Kael Snyder is the team's quarterback for the 2024 season. But to Snyder, this was always part of the plan even operating as the team's ball boy just a handful of years ago. "When...
Tempe car dealer must pay $2.6M for defrauding customers
A Tempe auto dealer and its former general manager agreed to pay $2.6 million to settle a lawsuit that alleged it charged engaged in deceptive online pricing and charged Latino buyers more in interest and add-ons. Coulter Motor Company and former manager Gregory Depaola will be paying $2.3 million of...
Scottsdale surgeon touts new technique
Those fortunate enough to advance to their sixth, seventh, eighth decades and beyond typically share one word, when they get out of bed:. For many, one of the mixed blessings of being on the right side of the Earth is chronic pain – with a knee or two being the usual suspect.
Ahwatukee pickleball enthusiasts asking City of Phoenix to meet growing demand, build more public courts
PHOENIX — Pickleball is one of the fastest-growing sports in the country, with many parks adding courts or converting tennis courts to meet the demand. And now two Ahwatukee pickleball enthusiasts are pushing the City of Phoenix to do more to meet the demand. For Carrie McNeish and Jill...
Grand Canyon U Baseball Stars Shine this Summer Ahead of New Season
The Grand Canyon University (GCU) baseball program is gearing up for the new school year after a successful Division I postseason, including two top-25 wins. Following summer ball, players showcased impressive performances, particularly pitchers Brock Toney and Garrett Ahern, both being named all-stars. As the team unites next week, anticipation builds for the upcoming 2025 season, with returning players and newcomers ready to contribute to the program's growth.
5 free agents the Suns could consider for their final roster spot
The Phoenix Suns, after releasing Nassir Little earlier this week, have opened a roster spot. An open roster spot, you say? That’s right. Little’s three-year, $22 million contract — which proved to be too hard to sell anyone on — is now gone. It’s a smart financial move for the Suns, both short-term and long-term.
Def Leppard, Journey and Steve Miller: Older, rawer and 100% banging
Def Leppard, Journey and Steve Miller Band ruled the airwaves of their day with three different approaches to hitting the mainstream where it lived, each one earning a spot in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame as quintessential people’s bands for slightly different people. And those differences were plain as day in downtown Phoenix when their co-headlining Summer Stadium Tour hit Chase Field for an all-star hit parade on Friday, Aug. 23, that presented the acts...
Local doctor opens new practice
Micah Olson, MD, recently opened Valley Healthspan at 3333 E. Camelback Road, Suite 270. The preventative/functional medicine age management center began seeing patients in June. A third-generation Phoenician who grew up in North Central, Olson worked as a pediatric endocrinologist at Phoenix Children’s Hospital for 14 years, but recently left...
Deandre Ayton trade looks significantly worse for Suns after latest moves
The Phoenix Suns had to move on from Deandre Ayton in the 2023 offseason. It was not one issue, but more a confluence of multiple. The former number-one overall pick was not helping the Suns win a championship, so they moved on. Ayton being back on the trade block and...
Avery johnson explains what makes Devin Booker one of the most misunderstood stars in the NBA: "He’s got a mean streak"
NBA guard Avery Johnson believes Devin Booker is a misunderstood star in the league and claims the Phoenix Suns superstar is extremely tough.
Sprouts to open 2 new stores in Phoenix area
Phoenix-based supermarket chain Sprouts Farmers Market is opening two new Valley stores this year, as it expands its footprint nationwide. The two new Valley stores will be in Gilbert and Avondale, with both planned to open in October. The Gilbert location, at Higley and Baseline roads, will open Oct. 4. The Avondale location, at 99th Avenue and McDowell Road, will open Oct. 25. ...
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