Nearly 600 New Homes and Apartments Approved in Southeast Mesa
Southeast Mesa is continuing to grow, with city leaders giving the green light to several new housing projects. In a recent meeting, the Planning and Zoning Board unanimously approved three developments that will add nearly 600 homes and apartments to the area. New Apartment Community Near Eastmark. One of the...
Arizona Steakhouse Hidden From Sight With Award Winning Filet Mignon
How many steakhouses have you been to so far, and which one has left the strongest impression on you?. Arizona is home to a steakhouse that is worth traveling hundreds of miles for, a place that goes far beyond the usual dining experience. It is not just about a good cut of meat or a well-cooked meal.
Gunfire Locks Down South Phoenix Block Near 16th and Broadway
Police converged on a south Phoenix block Saturday evening after a shooting near 16th Street and Broadway Road, roping off the area with crime-scene tape while detectives combed through evidence. Officers held the perimeter as investigators worked the scene and spoke with people in the neighborhood. Police lock down...
Mesa man accused of secretly filming neighbors through windows
MESA, Ariz. — Erik Contos, 42, of Mesa, is facing multiple felony charges after police say he recorded individuals through the windows of their homes, and investigators believe there may be additional victims. According to the Rod family, they first reported the incident to Mesa police in February after...
The 115-Degree Survival Kit: What Every Local Keeps in Their Trunk by June
There’s a certain kind of knowledge that only comes from living through a Southwest summer. It’s not the kind of thing tourists understand until they’re standing on asphalt that’s softening beneath their shoes at noon in Phoenix, or watching a thermometer creep past 115 degrees while their GPS signal flickers out...
Mesa police look for help identifying victims secretly photographed in bathrooms
MESA, AZ (AZFamily) — Mesa police asked Friday for the public’s help identifying two people who may have been photographed without their knowledge in bathrooms. The investigation started when a family called police on Feb. 10, just before 10:30 p.m., after they said they saw someone recording a 17-year-old family...
Inside Estrella Jail, Half the Women Say They Were Trafficked
A groundbreaking survey inside Estrella Jail found that roughly half of the women locked up there say they have been sex trafficked. The confidential questionnaire, completed by 408 incarcerated women, represents about half of the jail’s female population and also surfaced extremely high rates of sexual assault and...
April’s First Friday cancellation highlights deeper issues with the monthly event
Every month, the Roosevelt Row Arts District closes its streets for a multi-block party with local vendors, artists and music — except for this April. A recent statement from Roosevelt Row Community Development Corporation said there will be no street closures or vendors this month, but businesses, galleries and arts...
Four Peaks marks 30 years in Tempe
For 30 years, Four Peaks Brewing has been part of Tempe’s identity – from its early days inside a historic brick building on Eighth Street to becoming one of Arizona’s most recognizable craft beer brands. Now, the brewery is celebrating that milestone with a community-wide anniversary part...
Examining Significance of Arizona State’s Hiring of Rick Croy
There's very likely to be more layers to the Sun Devils bringing on the respected head coach than meets the eye.

















