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April 3, 2025

A look inside $1 billion Optima McDowell Mountain project

A look inside $1 billion Optima McDowell Mountain project

At the heart of the community will be an expansive 10-acre central park, designed to foster a sense of connection with nature, while a network of biking and walking paths will seamlessly link to nearby trail systems and Scottsdale’s Bicycle Master Plan.

The North Scottsdale multifamily development Optima McDowell Mountain is making a mark as a national model for water conservation and green building. The award-winning real…

Trump Announces Sweeping Tariffs, Risking Inflation and Trade Wars
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Trump Announces Sweeping Tariffs, Risking Inflation and Trade Wars

New taxes on imports aim to boost U.S. manufacturing but spark concern

President Donald Trump announced a sweeping set of tariffs on Wednesday, imposing a 34% tax on Chinese imports, 20% on European Union goods, and a…

Arizona Inmate Sentenced to Additional 42 Years for Orchestrating Murder
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Arizona Inmate Sentenced to Additional 42 Years for Orchestrating Murder

Authorities say he used a smuggled phone to plan the killing

PHOENIX, Ariz. – An Arizona inmate’s prison sentence was extended by more than four decades for orchestrating a murder from behind bars, prosecutors announced Tuesday.…

Texas Woman Sentenced to 18 Months for Conspiracy to Defraud IRS
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Texas Woman Sentenced to 18 Months for Conspiracy to Defraud IRS

Authorities say she helped steal millions in fraudulent tax refunds

PHOENIX, Ariz. – A Texas woman has been sentenced to 18 months in prison for her role in a conspiracy that defrauded the IRS of…