Cheesecake Factory coming to Village at Prasada in Surprise
The Cheesecake Factory plans a roughly 7,500-square-foot restaurant at Village at Prasada in Surprise, with a late 2027 opening targeted.
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Peoria man indicted in alleged $33M AHCCCS fraud
A Peoria man faces 11 federal counts after prosecutors alleged more than $33 million in false AHCCCS billing and about $19.7 million paid.
DNA identifies suspect in 1987 Glendale cold case
Arizona authorities say preserved DNA evidence identified a suspect in the 1987 murder of Glendale resident and Navy veteran Jim Chafin.
D.R. Horton buys final 232 Lucero lots in Goodyear
D.R. Horton acquired the final 232 residential lots in Estrella’s Lucero village, with model homes and sales expected in fall 2027.
West Valley Flood Watch expires as storm threat eases
Updated 11:30 p.m. MST: The West Valley Flood Watch expired at 11 p.m. Wednesday. NWS extended the watch only for eastern Arizona zones.
Three Cactus High students hospitalized after bus AC fails
Three Cactus High School JROTC students were hospitalized after air conditioning failed on a charter bus. Peoria Unified is investigating.
Surprise self-storage project secures $20.5M construction loan
Basis Industrial closed a $20.5 million construction loan for a 707-unit self-storage project at 17140 W. Waddell Road in Surprise, with construction expected later in 2026.
Maricopa County halves dog adoption fees Sept. 14-20
Maricopa County Animal Care & Control will offer 50% off adoption fees for every dog from Sept. 14 through Sept. 20 at three locations.
Abrazo West gains comprehensive stroke certification
Abrazo West Campus in Goodyear has earned DNV Comprehensive Stroke Center certification, expanding access to complex stroke care in the West Valley.
110th, 112th avenue closures begin Monday at Northern
Ten-day closures at 110th and 112th avenues begin Sept. 14 along Northern Avenue, with neighborhood access available through posted detours.
Noche UFC sets Desert Diamond Arena ticket-sales record
Noche UFC drew more than 16,900 people and generated over $4.4 million in ticket sales at Glendale’s Desert Diamond Arena on Sept. 12.
Arizona diesel climbs to record $6.21 average
Arizona’s statewide diesel average rose to a record $6.2094 per gallon Sept. 14, up 19.47 cents overnight. AAA listed the West Valley average at $6.2044.