Wrong-Way Police Pursuit I‑40 in Needles Linked to Train Robbery
NEEDLES, CA. (Pain In The Pass) >> A 26-year-old man from Phoenix, Arizona, was taken into custody after an alleged train burglary that led to a dangerous wrong-way pursuit on Interstate 40, authorities announced Tuesday. On Monday, January 26, 2026, at approximately 3:30am, deputies from the Colorado River Station,...
4 people hospitalized after crash near busy Mesa intersection
MESA, AZ (AZFamily) — Four people are in the hospital after a crash near a busy Mesa intersection Tuesday night. Mesa police responded to a multi-car crash near Gilbert Road and Southern Avenue. One person is seriously hurt and had to be pulled out of the vehicle, police said....
State’s first formal teacher retention study shows more than 14% of educators left the...
PHOENIX — In the Arizona Department of Education’s first report about teacher retention, presented to the Arizona State Board of Education on Monday, it said more than 14% of Arizona’s educators left the profession in the 2024-25 school year. That translates to more than 8,600 educators leaving the profession.
Former Mesa pizza shop supervisor gets life in prison for murdering man he saw...
PHOENIX — A 31-year-old Mesa man has been sentenced to natural life in prison for murdering his coworker in 2023, authorities announced Tuesday. Tyler McGuire worked as a supervisor in a Mesa pizza shop, along with his victim, 22-year-old Deazo Seghi, according to the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office.
Arizona State Reportedly Agrees to New Apparel Deal
The Sun Devils will seemingly continue to be a top-level program that this major company provides apparel for.
This Underground Seafood Spot In Arizona Is A Hidden Gem
Have you ever found yourself craving fresh lobster and crab legs in the middle of the Arizona desert? Salt Cellar Restaurant in Scottsdale has been serving up exactly that since 1971, and it happens to be completely underground. Located at 550 Hayden Road, this subterranean seafood hideaway offers an escape...
The Best Local Donut Shop in Every State That Still Sells Out Early
Craving the kind of donut that disappears before most alarms go off? These local legends sell out early because the flavors are bold, the dough is fresh, and the regulars set their watches by opening time. From classic glazed rings to wildly inventive specials, each spot has a story that...
Why Vito’s Pizza Has Been Mesa’s Favorite for 38 Years – Mesa, AZ
Mesa foodies have long crowned Vito’s as their go-to for authentic Italian flavors that hit just right. Since opening its doors, this spot has mastered the art of pizza perfection with thin, crispy crusts loaded with fresh ingredients. Families and friends gather here for meals that spark joy and...
This Legendary All-You-Can-Eat Arizona Restaurant Is So Good, People Drive Across The State For...
If you think pizza is just a meal, not a quest, you’ve clearly never heard of this place in Arizona. This isn’t your average slice-and-scarf joint, oh no. It’s a full-blown, all-you-can-eat pizza carnival where the cheese flows like the Colorado River, and people literally drive three hours from Phoenix (yes, three)...
Mesa cafe serving up tasty happy hour deals for under $9
MESA, AZ (AZFamily) — It’s time for happy hour, and one Mesa restaurant is serving up delicious deals for as low as two bucks!. What’s Crackin’ Cafe, located near Power and McDowell roads, hosts happy hour every day from 12:30 p.m. to closing. Guests can get chips and salsa for $5, a cheeseburger with French fries...

















