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Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Mesa, Arizona — A hiking trip at Usery Mountain Regional Park turned into a helicopter rescue after a man experienced symptoms of a possible heart attack. According to the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office,...

I honestly thought my heart belonged to a simple street taco, but then I stumbled upon this tiny hole-in-the-wall in Tempe and my entire life changed. It’s 2026, and if you haven’t heard the rumors about the legendary flavors coming out of this unassuming Arizona shop, you might actually be living under a rock.

Arizona is home to some of the most authentic, soul-warming Mexican food you will ever taste. Many of the best spots are family-owned restaurants that have been serving loyal customers for decades. From slow-cooked tamales to hand-pressed tortillas, these places put love into every single dish. Whether you live...

There are moments in life when everything hangs in the balance… when the difference between tragedy and miracle comes down to the skill, the speed, and the compassion of the people in the room. In Scottsdale, those people often wear an HonorHealth badge. A recent story shared by the...

Downtown Tempe will once again transform into an open-air arts district when the Tempe Festival of the Arts returns to Mill Avenue March 13–15. Now in its 49th year, the free three-day festival will feature more than 350 juried artists, live entertainment, hands-on art activities and a wide range of food and drink...

PHOENIX — East Jefferson Street in downtown Phoenix will be closed for more than 24 hours this weekend as the Red Bull Showrun brings Formula 1 cars to the city. The closure runs from 12:01 a.m. Saturday until 3 a.m. Sunday between Central Avenue and Fifth Street. Organizers expect the free event to draw about 30,000...

Open Mon–Thurs, 12 PM–9 PM; Fri, 12 PM–10 PM; Sat, 11 AM–10 PM; Sun, 11 AM–8 PM. Mesa locals have a little downtown secret they’re almost reluctant to share: a tiny pizza counter tucked inside a brewery that’s quietly turning crust-obsessed fans into full-on evangelists.

A long-shuttered Phoenix hotel will be transformed into a residential development after a partnership between a hospitality company and a residential management firm bought the property. The Sheraton Crescent, located at Interstate 17 and Dunlap Avenue, has been closed since 2023, after an electrical fire and water...

PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Carlsbad is almost 400 miles away from Phoenix; however, a plant in the Southern California city that turns ocean water into drinking water could help Arizonans in the future. But it wouldn’t work in the way you’re probably thinking: the new proposal is suggesting a water...

CHANDLER, Ariz. — A viral video showing a driverless Waymo vehicle stopping in the middle of a busy Chandler intersection has racked up millions of views on TikTok after the passengers inside posted the frightening moment online. Inside the vehicle were first-time riders Josie Kaufman and her sister, Alex...