Casa Grande grad dies while serving with Air Force in Guam
CASA GRANDE, AZ (AZFamily) — A Casa Grande man died Sunday in an accident in Guam while serving in the U.S. Air Force. Johnny Garcia, who graduated from Mission Heights Preparatory High School in 2024, was honored by the school in a social media post Tuesday. Details surrounding the...
Shooting investigation closes major road in Mesa
MESA, AZ (AZFamily) — A police response to a shooting has closed Alma School Road in Mesa on Wednesday afternoon. Details are still limited. Mesa police officers were called to the reported shooting near Alma School Road and U.S. 60 just before 3 p.m. Footage from Arizona’s Family news...
Tourist, 55, killed in freak accident while visiting one of America’s most famous homes
Witnesses say the visitor from Brazil was struck on the head and died instantly Rogério Renato Mateucci, a 55-year-old visitor from Brazil , died after being struck on the head by a piece of roof blown off by high winds at Frank Lloyd Wright 's Taliesin West compound in Scottsdale, Arizona. Witnesses reported that Mateucci died instantly during the incident, which occurred as wind gusts reached up to 38 mph in the area. Mateucci served as the rector and senior administrator at the Pontifical C
Chandler Unified sees potential gap created by Prop 320
Arizona voters must decide the fate of Proposition 320 in the Nov. 3 election and its passage could dramatically impact Chandler Unified School District, requiring it to shift millions of dollars to comply. “Based on our current expenditure structure, complying with the proposition would require addressing an estimated $26 million...
Metro Phoenix loses 151 years of history with 3 restaurant closings
Restaurant closings are not always just closings. Some restaurants hold years of history and multiple generations of owners and diners. When they close, the city loses key establishments and, for many, meaningful memories. In the past three weeks, three such metro Phoenix restaurants have closed or announced plans to close, leaving fans devastated in their wake. With these closures, Phoenix will lose 151 years of history. The family-owned restaurants include a beloved Ethiopian restaurant, a New
Mesa storm damage: Trees down, cars smashed by powerful winds
MESA, Ariz. - Storm clean-up is underway in Mesa following powerful winds, rain and hail Tuesday night that caused damage. Lots of trees were knocked down in the area of University and Gilbert roads. Neighbors described some of the weather on Oct. 20 as almost tornado-like. Downed Trees:. The pastor...
Arizona State Makes Major Quarterback Decision Before Kansas State Showdown
The Arizona State Sun Devils (3-3, 1-2 Big 12) are heading into a crucial game against Kansas State (4-2, 1-2) on Saturday. The Sun Devils are now on a cold streak of over a month to this point. Four consecutive underwhelming performances are leading to some panic from within the fanbase.
Valley neighborhood ranks among nation’s 100 most expensive housing markets
Paradise Valley has reached another milestone among the nation’s 100 most expensive housing markets, with its median home sale price climbing to a record $3.6 million and securing a place among the nation’s 30 most expensive ZIP codes. If you think Arizona luxury real estate is expensive, Paradise...
Lin’s Grand Buffet opening Gilbert location later this year
Lin’s Grand Buffet is expanding its footprint in the East Valley, bringing its all-you-can-eat Asian dining concept to Gilbert for the first time. The new restaurant, set to open in winter 2026 at 1017 E. Baseline Road near Lindsay Road, will mark the chain’s ninth location in the Phoenix metro area and 19th overall across Arizona, California and Texas.
Phoenix, AZ Severe Storm Watch Tonight Oct 21: 70 MPH Winds, 1-Inch Hail
Damaging 70 mph wind gusts, quarter-sized hail, frequent lightning and heavy rainfall are possible.
