Developers fee helping to fund big Mesa projects
Signal Butte Water Treatment Plant’s Phase 2 expansion, sewer lines and ground water wells are some of the projects Mesa is funding next fiscal year with a fee recently imposed on developers to pay for growth. The capacity fee, which took effect Jan. 1, was expected to generate $40...
Queen Creek woman builds massive online following through Costco posts
QUEEN CREEK, AZ (AZFamily) — A Queen Creek mom has built a following out of her love for Costco — sharing deals, new products and honest reviews with more than 1 million followers. Angela Ackerman runs the Instagram page “Costco Guides,” where she posts videos from inside the...
Downtown Mesa hosting free 2-day Mesa Amplified music festival
PHOENIX — The inaugural Mesa Amplified, a free two-day music festival, is taking over the city’s downtown on Friday and Saturday. The event is sponsored by the city of Mesa and will feature live music, art displays and community activities. “We’re excited to build on Mesa’s longstanding tradition...
Meet the Phoenix Area Restaurants the Industry is Buzzing About Right Now
From impossible-to-book reservations to viral-level hype, these are the Phoenix area tables everyone is talking about. The Phoenix culinary scene has been pushing boundaries lately, and the buzz around certain restaurants is all we can talk about. Between splashy new openings, prestigious industry recognition, TikTok-fueled demand, and reservation systems that feel more like ticket drops, a handful of places have...
WATCH: First responders find hope through Gilbert nonprofit
A Gilbert-based nonprofit is stepping in to support first responders dealing with trauma long after their shifts end.
Arizona’s spaceport push: Yuma for launch, Sierra Vista for re-entry
YUMA, AZ — A mission is underway to make sure Arizona has a place in the lucrative future of outer space. The first-ever Arizona Space Congress is happening Wednesday in downtown Phoenix, bringing together leaders from aerospace, defense, education, government, investment, law, energy, technology, and economic development. The goal...
Phoenix Inches Toward Summer With 89 Today And Mid-90s On Deck
Wednesday, April 29, 2026 — Phoenix rolled into the day with a mild 66°F (19°C) start and is headed for a high near 89°F under mostly sunny skies. With low humidity and light south breezes, the air will feel very dry, and temperatures are still on course to slide into the lower 90s by Friday, with mid‑90s expected across the Valley...
Experts Say These 9 Retirement Cities Could Become Unaffordable By 2030
Some popular retirement destinations are seeing housing prices soar. Find out which retirement cities might be unaffordable by 2030 to help you plan ahead.
Phoenix doctor testing new pancreatic cancer drug shown to potentially double patient survival rates
PHOENIX — A new pancreatic cancer drug being tested by doctors in Phoenix is showing promise, potentially doubling survival rates for patients compared to chemotherapy alone. Pancreatic cancer is one of the deadliest forms of the disease, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Only one out...
Phoenix Dumpster Killing Near ‘the Zone’ Brings 42-Year Prison Term
On Jan. 3, 2025, a Phoenix man received a decades-long prison sentence for the 2023 killing of Geoffrey Rugwiro, whose body was found in a burning dumpster near the downtown homeless encampment known as "the Zone." Dave Dinkins pleaded guilty to second-degree murder and kidnapping and was ordered to serve 42 years in prison after prosecutors said surveillance and other evidence tied...
