VIDEO: 2 junior high students arrested during anti-ICE protest in Mesa
MESA, AZ (AZFamily) — An anti-ICE protest in Mesa ended in handcuffs for two students at Poston Junior High School Friday after police said they threw things at officers. The pair had walked out of the middle school near Lindsay Road and University Drive. Police said witnesses saw the...
Mesa Joins National Trend with Sharp Decline in Violent Crime to Near 2020 Levels
As cities across the nation breathed a wary sigh of relief, Mesa echoed the trend, with violent crime tapering off to near-2020 levels. According to a report by FOX 10 Phoenix, the Mesa Police Department reported a drop in violent offenses last year, with a marked decrease in aggravated assaults, homicides, rapes,...
WATCH: Community appreciation reignites passion for Chandler burrito shop owner
After nearly three decades in restaurants, the owner of a South Chandler burrito shop decided it was time for a new chapter and announced he was closing for good -- until the community spoke out.
Arizona Driver Notices Odd Little ‘Speck’ On Highway And Pulls Over Immediately
A driver in Phoenix, Arizona, spotted something small and white wobbling on the edge of a freeway ramp. As they got closer, their heart sank. It was a tiny kitten, completely alone, dangerously balanced above the busy highway. Worried the little one could get hurt, or worse, the driver didn’t...
Pedestrian dead after hit by vehicle while allegedly lying in roadway in Phoenix
PHOENIX — A man was hit and killed by a vehicle while allegedly lying in a roadway in Phoenix on Friday, authorities said. According to the Phoenix Police Department, officers responded around 6:45 p.m. to the area of 23rd and Grand avenues for reports of a pedestrian who had been struck by a car.
Zipps employee recounts how he got fake documents for work
One of the Zipps Sports Grill employees facing federal charges related to using fraudulent documents to land a job had no criminal history nor any previous contact with immigration authorities, according to testimony his lawyer gave at a brief Jan. 30 hearing. Edwin Flores-Rosales, clad in an orange jumpsuit,...
Lost Dutchman Days Rodeo 2026
An Arizona tradition 62 years in the making: Lost Dutchman Days Rodeo! This four-day extravaganza is taking place February 27 – March 1, 2026, in Apache Junction, Arizona. Within those four days, there is a plethora of activity throughout the town, but the greatest thing is the comradery that takes place between all...
1 dead, another hurt in west Phoenix crash
One person is dead following an overnight crash near 75th Avenue and Lower Buckeye Road. Firefighters say a second person was hospitalized in extremely critical condition.
Vestar Debuts $100M Queen Creek Retail Center
Vestar completed Vineyard Towne Center, an open-air retail destination in Queen Creek. The $100 million, 260,000-square-foot development broke ground in 2021 and has reached full occupancy, featuring a mix of national, regional, and local tenants. Anchor tenant Target opened a 145,000-square-foot store in October...
Phantom Fox Brewing Co. and Goat and Ram Opening in Tempe
If there’s one thing better than a cold, freshly brewed beer, it’s pairing that beer with a good pizza. Now, Tempe is getting both under one roof when Phantom Fox Beer Co. and Goat and Ram opens at Sixth Street and Mill Avenue, according to Downtown Tempe’s official site. According to the original Mesa location, the...

















