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Wings are an essential part of any Super Bowl party.
Here's where to find the sauciest, crispiest, most craveable wings in town: https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/food-drink/best-wings-in-phoenix-arizona-20141422/
Here's where to find the sauciest, crispiest, most craveable wings in town: https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/food-drink/best-wings-in-phoenix-arizona-20141422/
February 7, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Wings are an essential part of any Super Bowl party.
Here's where to find the sauciest, crispiest, most craveable wings in town: https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/food-drink/best-wings-in-phoenix-arizona-20141422/
Here's where to find the sauciest, crispiest, most craveable wings in town: https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/food-drink/best-wings-in-phoenix-arizona-20141422/
Three measles cases have been linked to ICE detention centers in Florence in recent weeks. ICE has seen big outbreaks before.
🔗 Full story: https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/news/arizona-lawmakers-demand-answers-ice-measles-outbreak-40642947/
🔗 Full story: https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/news/arizona-lawmakers-demand-answers-ice-measles-outbreak-40642947/
February 7, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Three measles cases have been linked to ICE detention centers in Florence in recent weeks. ICE has seen big outbreaks before.
🔗 Full story: https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/news/arizona-lawmakers-demand-answers-ice-measles-outbreak-40642947/
🔗 Full story: https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/news/arizona-lawmakers-demand-answers-ice-measles-outbreak-40642947/
Despite forceful pushback from Democrats, the bill advanced on party lines through the Republican-controlled House Judiciary Committee.
Learn more: https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/news/arizona-bill-would-make-it-a-felony-for-kids-to-see-drag-shows-40642747/
Learn more: https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/news/arizona-bill-would-make-it-a-felony-for-kids-to-see-drag-shows-40642747/
February 5, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Despite forceful pushback from Democrats, the bill advanced on party lines through the Republican-controlled House Judiciary Committee.
Learn more: https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/news/arizona-bill-would-make-it-a-felony-for-kids-to-see-drag-shows-40642747/
Learn more: https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/news/arizona-bill-would-make-it-a-felony-for-kids-to-see-drag-shows-40642747/
It’s called the Gila Beam, and aliens aren’t behind these Phoenix lights.
Learn more: https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/arts-culture/whats-that-blue-light-in-the-phoenix-sky-heres-the-answer-40642456/
Learn more: https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/arts-culture/whats-that-blue-light-in-the-phoenix-sky-heres-the-answer-40642456/
February 5, 2026 at 1:00 AM
It’s called the Gila Beam, and aliens aren’t behind these Phoenix lights.
Learn more: https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/arts-culture/whats-that-blue-light-in-the-phoenix-sky-heres-the-answer-40642456/
Learn more: https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/arts-culture/whats-that-blue-light-in-the-phoenix-sky-heres-the-answer-40642456/
🔗: https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/music/kid-rock-will-headline-turning-point-usas-cynical-halftime-stunt-40642442/?
No one is particularly shocked to see Confederate-flag-waving Kid Rock lead this charge.
No one is particularly shocked to see Confederate-flag-waving Kid Rock lead this charge.
February 5, 2026 at 12:30 AM
🔗: https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/music/kid-rock-will-headline-turning-point-usas-cynical-halftime-stunt-40642442/?
No one is particularly shocked to see Confederate-flag-waving Kid Rock lead this charge.
No one is particularly shocked to see Confederate-flag-waving Kid Rock lead this charge.
Immigration activist Albert Rivera was speaking out against one particular bill from far-right state Sen. Wendy Rogers that would set aside $20 million essentially to pay towns to build their own border walls.
Then things boiled over.
Watch the video in the full story linked above.
Then things boiled over.
Watch the video in the full story linked above.
February 4, 2026 at 6:46 PM
Immigration activist Albert Rivera was speaking out against one particular bill from far-right state Sen. Wendy Rogers that would set aside $20 million essentially to pay towns to build their own border walls.
Then things boiled over.
Watch the video in the full story linked above.
Then things boiled over.
Watch the video in the full story linked above.
The housing is being built. So why is it so damn hard to find an affordable place to live?
🔗 One study found the answer: https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/news/why-phoenix-only-building-new-housing-for-rich-40640807/
🔗 One study found the answer: https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/news/why-phoenix-only-building-new-housing-for-rich-40640807/
February 2, 2026 at 7:48 PM
The housing is being built. So why is it so damn hard to find an affordable place to live?
🔗 One study found the answer: https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/news/why-phoenix-only-building-new-housing-for-rich-40640807/
🔗 One study found the answer: https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/news/why-phoenix-only-building-new-housing-for-rich-40640807/
On Friday, thousands showed up at the Arizona Capitol to chant, wave signs and generally tell ICE to hit the bricks.
Here are 22 photos from yesterday's protest: https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/news/thousands-say-fuck-ice-at-arizona-capitol-protest-22-photos-40640861/
Here are 22 photos from yesterday's protest: https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/news/thousands-say-fuck-ice-at-arizona-capitol-protest-22-photos-40640861/
January 31, 2026 at 5:00 PM
On Friday, thousands showed up at the Arizona Capitol to chant, wave signs and generally tell ICE to hit the bricks.
Here are 22 photos from yesterday's protest: https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/news/thousands-say-fuck-ice-at-arizona-capitol-protest-22-photos-40640861/
Here are 22 photos from yesterday's protest: https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/news/thousands-say-fuck-ice-at-arizona-capitol-protest-22-photos-40640861/
Here's when and where to find the popular attraction and what collectibles it's selling: https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/arts-culture/hello-kitty-cafe-truck-hits-scottsdale-this-weekend-17511256/
January 31, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Here's when and where to find the popular attraction and what collectibles it's selling: https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/arts-culture/hello-kitty-cafe-truck-hits-scottsdale-this-weekend-17511256/
A Zipps employee allegedly orchestrated providing stolen identities to undocumented workers to pass verification checks.
Learn more: https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/news/phoenix-zipps-ice-raid-results-in-criminal-charges-for-4-employees-40640646/
Learn more: https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/news/phoenix-zipps-ice-raid-results-in-criminal-charges-for-4-employees-40640646/
January 31, 2026 at 3:00 PM
A Zipps employee allegedly orchestrated providing stolen identities to undocumented workers to pass verification checks.
Learn more: https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/news/phoenix-zipps-ice-raid-results-in-criminal-charges-for-4-employees-40640646/
Learn more: https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/news/phoenix-zipps-ice-raid-results-in-criminal-charges-for-4-employees-40640646/
Thousands converged on the Arizona Capitol to demand that Immigration and Customs Enforcement leave Arizona.
More photos: https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/news/thousands-say-fuck-ice-at-arizona-capitol-protest-22-photos-40640861/
More photos: https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/news/thousands-say-fuck-ice-at-arizona-capitol-protest-22-photos-40640861/
January 31, 2026 at 1:29 AM
Thousands converged on the Arizona Capitol to demand that Immigration and Customs Enforcement leave Arizona.
More photos: https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/news/thousands-say-fuck-ice-at-arizona-capitol-protest-22-photos-40640861/
More photos: https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/news/thousands-say-fuck-ice-at-arizona-capitol-protest-22-photos-40640861/
Many restaurants and cafes will close for the day. Others will host fundraisers in solidarity with nationwide ICE protests.
We rounded them all up in one list: https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/food-drink/valley-restaurants-to-close-for-national-shutdown-protesting-ice-40640583/
We rounded them all up in one list: https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/food-drink/valley-restaurants-to-close-for-national-shutdown-protesting-ice-40640583/
January 30, 2026 at 2:00 AM
Many restaurants and cafes will close for the day. Others will host fundraisers in solidarity with nationwide ICE protests.
We rounded them all up in one list: https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/food-drink/valley-restaurants-to-close-for-national-shutdown-protesting-ice-40640583/
We rounded them all up in one list: https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/food-drink/valley-restaurants-to-close-for-national-shutdown-protesting-ice-40640583/
Here's when and where to find the popular attraction and what collectibles it's selling: https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/arts-culture/hello-kitty-cafe-truck-hits-scottsdale-this-weekend-17511256/
January 29, 2026 at 10:00 PM
Here's when and where to find the popular attraction and what collectibles it's selling: https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/arts-culture/hello-kitty-cafe-truck-hits-scottsdale-this-weekend-17511256/
Police have been mum about a fatal police shooting Monday, but the slain man's stepson says a cop rashly shot the wrong guy.
Here's the story: https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/news/phoenix-cop-killed-wrong-man-monday-family-member-says-40640460/
Here's the story: https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/news/phoenix-cop-killed-wrong-man-monday-family-member-says-40640460/
January 29, 2026 at 6:11 PM
Police have been mum about a fatal police shooting Monday, but the slain man's stepson says a cop rashly shot the wrong guy.
Here's the story: https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/news/phoenix-cop-killed-wrong-man-monday-family-member-says-40640460/
Here's the story: https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/news/phoenix-cop-killed-wrong-man-monday-family-member-says-40640460/
Mayes said last week that masked ICE agents and an armed populace are a toxic mix. Her opponents said she promoted violence.
Here's the breakdown: https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/news/did-arizona-ag-really-explain-how-get-away-shooting-ice-40638719/
Here's the breakdown: https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/news/did-arizona-ag-really-explain-how-get-away-shooting-ice-40638719/
January 26, 2026 at 6:08 PM
Mayes said last week that masked ICE agents and an armed populace are a toxic mix. Her opponents said she promoted violence.
Here's the breakdown: https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/news/did-arizona-ag-really-explain-how-get-away-shooting-ice-40638719/
Here's the breakdown: https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/news/did-arizona-ag-really-explain-how-get-away-shooting-ice-40638719/
If you can't make it to the cottage, come to one of these local events: https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/arts-culture/phoenix-heated-rivalry-parties-celebrate-hit-tv-show-40638050/
January 25, 2026 at 10:00 PM
If you can't make it to the cottage, come to one of these local events: https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/arts-culture/phoenix-heated-rivalry-parties-celebrate-hit-tv-show-40638050/
🔗: https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/news/phoenix-among-best-cities-for-homebuyers-amid-market-shift-40638554/
Phoenix homebuyers wildly outnumbered homesellers in December. But is that translating to lower prices?
Phoenix homebuyers wildly outnumbered homesellers in December. But is that translating to lower prices?
January 24, 2026 at 10:00 PM
🔗: https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/news/phoenix-among-best-cities-for-homebuyers-amid-market-shift-40638554/
Phoenix homebuyers wildly outnumbered homesellers in December. But is that translating to lower prices?
Phoenix homebuyers wildly outnumbered homesellers in December. But is that translating to lower prices?
📢 ISO: a news reporter.
We’re looking for a versatile news reporter to tell timely and engaging stories about this sui generis megalopolis.
More: https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/opinion/were-hiring-join-phoenix-new-times-as-a-reporter-or-freelance-writer-16775827/
We’re looking for a versatile news reporter to tell timely and engaging stories about this sui generis megalopolis.
More: https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/opinion/were-hiring-join-phoenix-new-times-as-a-reporter-or-freelance-writer-16775827/
January 24, 2026 at 5:00 PM
📢 ISO: a news reporter.
We’re looking for a versatile news reporter to tell timely and engaging stories about this sui generis megalopolis.
More: https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/opinion/were-hiring-join-phoenix-new-times-as-a-reporter-or-freelance-writer-16775827/
We’re looking for a versatile news reporter to tell timely and engaging stories about this sui generis megalopolis.
More: https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/opinion/were-hiring-join-phoenix-new-times-as-a-reporter-or-freelance-writer-16775827/
🔗: https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/news/new-phoenix-spring-forecast-unusually-warm-conditions-40638071/
Temperatures this spring — specifically, February through April — are expected to be a bit warmer than normal.
Temperatures this spring — specifically, February through April — are expected to be a bit warmer than normal.
January 21, 2026 at 3:45 PM
🔗: https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/news/new-phoenix-spring-forecast-unusually-warm-conditions-40638071/
Temperatures this spring — specifically, February through April — are expected to be a bit warmer than normal.
Temperatures this spring — specifically, February through April — are expected to be a bit warmer than normal.
🔗: https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/food-drink/best-restaurants-in-scottsdale-11394057/
Did your favorite spot make our list? 🍽️
Did your favorite spot make our list? 🍽️
January 20, 2026 at 7:08 PM
🔗: https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/food-drink/best-restaurants-in-scottsdale-11394057/
Did your favorite spot make our list? 🍽️
Did your favorite spot make our list? 🍽️
OPINION: While many Arizonans have struggled to pay the bills that keep our lights on and our homes safe, APS’s parent company made over $600 million in profit last year.
More: https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/opinion/phoenix-grandmother-blasts-proposed-aps-rate-hike-40636728/
More: https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/opinion/phoenix-grandmother-blasts-proposed-aps-rate-hike-40636728/
January 19, 2026 at 12:00 AM
OPINION: While many Arizonans have struggled to pay the bills that keep our lights on and our homes safe, APS’s parent company made over $600 million in profit last year.
More: https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/opinion/phoenix-grandmother-blasts-proposed-aps-rate-hike-40636728/
More: https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/opinion/phoenix-grandmother-blasts-proposed-aps-rate-hike-40636728/
The chef honed his skills developing menus for P.F. Chang's. Now, he and a childhood friend have opened their own shop.
🔗: https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/food-drink/new-dumpling-restaurant-ni-hao-bao-opens-in-scottsdale-40634464/
🔗: https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/food-drink/new-dumpling-restaurant-ni-hao-bao-opens-in-scottsdale-40634464/
January 17, 2026 at 7:00 PM
The chef honed his skills developing menus for P.F. Chang's. Now, he and a childhood friend have opened their own shop.
🔗: https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/food-drink/new-dumpling-restaurant-ni-hao-bao-opens-in-scottsdale-40634464/
🔗: https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/food-drink/new-dumpling-restaurant-ni-hao-bao-opens-in-scottsdale-40634464/
🔗: https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/news/arizona-sinema-seduced-bodyguard-ruined-marriage-lawsuit-40636566/
According to a complaint filed by the bodyguard’s wife, Sinema knowingly seduced her husband while he worked for the Arizona senator, shattering their marriage of 14 years.
According to a complaint filed by the bodyguard’s wife, Sinema knowingly seduced her husband while he worked for the Arizona senator, shattering their marriage of 14 years.
January 16, 2026 at 4:00 PM
🔗: https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/news/arizona-sinema-seduced-bodyguard-ruined-marriage-lawsuit-40636566/
According to a complaint filed by the bodyguard’s wife, Sinema knowingly seduced her husband while he worked for the Arizona senator, shattering their marriage of 14 years.
According to a complaint filed by the bodyguard’s wife, Sinema knowingly seduced her husband while he worked for the Arizona senator, shattering their marriage of 14 years.
🔗: https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/news/ex-glendale-cop-shot-killed-wrong-man-sues-over-firing-40636332/
Former Glendale officer Juan Gonzales was canned for fatally shooting Dillon Siebeck, an innocent bystander, last year.
Former Glendale officer Juan Gonzales was canned for fatally shooting Dillon Siebeck, an innocent bystander, last year.
January 15, 2026 at 10:22 PM
🔗: https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/news/ex-glendale-cop-shot-killed-wrong-man-sues-over-firing-40636332/
Former Glendale officer Juan Gonzales was canned for fatally shooting Dillon Siebeck, an innocent bystander, last year.
Former Glendale officer Juan Gonzales was canned for fatally shooting Dillon Siebeck, an innocent bystander, last year.
Breaking: Former Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich has died, according to ABC 15.
January 13, 2026 at 9:50 PM
Breaking: Former Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich has died, according to ABC 15.