This year, in culling and combing over the list, I've realized that each essential fall into one of three categories. The first are new places I'd consider instant icons, the spots all the food lovers in town are talking about,

Be like Glinda from "Wicked" and immerse yourself in a magical bubble world at Bubble Planet in Tempe. Here's when it opens and how to get tickets.

The Arizona Department of Transportation advises drivers to allow extra travel time or take alternative routes on closed or restricted freeways.

January is usually a slow month too, but a surge in Valley million-dollar sales after the election could push up prices and sales this month.

It's been a while since you've heard Trump promise gas at less than $2 per gallon, right? That's usually a sign he's walking away from a promise.

The Rock 'n' Roll Arizona marathon returns to Tempe for two days of running and entertainment.

Kyle Paoletta's new book takes readers on a scenic road trip from the desert region's under-appreciated past to its uncertain future.

Arizona has benefitted under the Biden Administration's oversight of the CHIPS Act, landing large federal grants, corporate investments and R&D funds.

Mexican long-nosed bats have been identified in southeastern Arizona through citizen scientist efforts and innovative DNA technology.

Neighbors fighting the apartments aren't opposed to the site being developed but want a shorter building with fewer apartments farther from houses.

A full field of disabled golfers competed in the inaugural Arizona Adaptive Golf Championship. Players earned overall titles, plus 15 individual categories.

Law enforcement agencies in Arizona are preparing to keep everyone safe at Barrett-Jackson this weekend. A suspect has died after a shooting involving Phoenix police officers late Friday morning in Laveen. A woman is in critical condition after being ejected during a rollover crash that also left her baby hurt in Prescott on Tuesday.