Mesa Fire captain charged in DUI death
A Mesa fire captain will likely lose his job after he was accused of being drunk behind the wheel in an accident that killed a father of five children in New Mexico. The 45-year-old Casey Russell, who earned $124,462 annually, was put on paid leave with disciplinary processes underway, according to city spokesman...
Scottsdale street closures start Saturday for WM Phoenix Open
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — The WM Phoenix Open is about to bring large crowds of spectators to Scottsdale and the city's preparing to close some local streets to help reduce congestion. The golfing event will take place Feb. 2-8 and city officials are taking measures to streamline entry into the...
Central & Camelback ‘Ghost Tower’ Finally Roars Back To Life
After years of sitting frozen in mid-construction, the 11-story One Camelback tower at Central Avenue and Camelback Road is finally buzzing again. Scaffolding is up, worker trailers are parked, and equipment is clustered around the glass atrium, giving Uptown Phoenix residents their first real sign in a long time...
Hadrian opens $200 million facility in Mesa, brings 350 jobs
On Jan. 29, Hadrian, an advanced manufacturing company building AI-powered factories, celebrated the opening of its a large-scale manufacturing and software hub in Mesa. Hadrian has invested $200 million in the 290,000-square-foot facility — named Factory 3 (F3) — which will bring over 350 new jobs to the community...
A recently-rediscovered candy store sign harkens back to a sweet part of Phoenix history
A recently-rediscovered sign harkens back to a sweet part of Phoenix history. Donofrio’s was a candy store, which also sold ice cream, and later added a bakery and flower shop. It opened in downtown Phoenix in 1887, moved to a different location downtown in 1905 and then again to another spot in the 1920s.
Two men detained in Phoenix restaurant raids describe their experience
Father and son Leo Medina Estrada and Carlos Medina spoke to ABC15 from the Eloy Detention Center as their family says they will fight deportation in court.
People Drive From All Over Arizona To Dine At This Legendary Fried Chicken Restaurant
Arizona’s deserts may be dry, but the aroma of this place is a different kind of thirst-quencher. On Main Street in Mesa sits a fried chicken joint that has people driving from Tucson, Flagstaff, and every corner of Arizona just to get a taste. Gus’s World Famous Fried Chicken...
Mesa teen missing after last seen at school
MESA, AZ (AZFamily) — A 16-year-old girl has been reported missing after she did not return home from school this week. The Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) asked the public for help finding Laila Champagne Garcia, who was last seen Monday at Red Mountain High School in Mesa, where she is a student.
2 drivers dead after fiery late-night collision in west Phoenix
PHOENIX – Two people were killed in a fiery late-night crash in west Phoenix on Thursday, authorities said. Two vehicles collided in the area of 75th Avenue and Lower Buckeye Road around 11:30 p.m., according to the Phoenix Police Department. One of the vehicles caught fire, but it was...
11 Highest Rated Italian Restaurants In All Of Arizona
Arizona’s sprawling deserts hide a surprisingly lush secret: a line‑up of Italian eateries that could give Rome a run for its money. Arizona‑wide food lovers, including yours truly, have been on a mission to track down the most flavorful plates. After countless evenings of tasting, scribbling notes,...

















