The chimichangas at this Arizona restaurant are so delicious, they’re worth every mile of...
Tucked away in South Phoenix, The Original Carolina’s Mexican Food has been serving up some of the most beloved Mexican dishes in Arizona since the 1950s. With a 4.4-star rating from nearly 5,000 reviews, this no-frills counter-serve spot has earned a fiercely loyal following from locals and out-of-towners alike.
Mesa teen builds AI-powered ScamSafe to protect seniors
For 17-year-old Shilo Karakkattu, scam calls weren’t an abstract threat — they were weekly disruptions in his grandparents’ Eastmark home. After watching them navigate everything from fake Medicare calls to fraudsters posing as government agencies, the BASIS Mesa junior built ScamSafe, an AI‑powered website that helps
Flight schools sue City of Mesa over Falcon Field landing fees
Two flight schools filed a lawsuit against the city of Mesa, asking a federal court to block new landing fees at Falcon Field Airport. CAE Aviation Academy Phoenix and Thrust Flight Properties filed the lawsuit in U.S. District Court, saying a city resolution passed in March that charges $20.35 per landing for most pla
Fired Phoenix cop’s First Amendment claims ‘are strong,’ judge says
Dusten Mullen, the Phoenix cop fired for his off-duty behavior at a student protest, lost a battle on Thursday. But he may win the war. In a 15-page ruling issued Thursday in Mullen’s lawsuit against the city of Phoenix, federal Judge Susan Brnovich denied Mullen’s request for a temporary restraining order and prelimin
‘Very, very unnatural’: Expert reacts to Phoenix morgue break-in
PHOENIX - It is an act many are still wrapping their heads around. "It tends to throw people quite a bit because it just seems so very, very unnatural," said Dr. Rebecca Hsu, a forensic pathologist at Hsu Enterprises. Thirty-one-year-old Fenris Lu is accused of breaking into the Maricopa County...
This Arizona Thrift Store Has Become A Go-To Spot For Bargain Hunters Who Love...
Tucked away in Mesa, Arizona, Deseret Industries Thrift Store and Donation Center is one of the Valley’s best-kept secrets for budget-friendly shopping. Whether you are hunting for gently used clothing, furniture, books, or household items, this store has something for everyone. With a 4.6-star rating and hundreds of h
PD: Driver arrested after Mesa crash reveals pile of alcohol bottles in front seat
MESA, AZ (AZFamily) — A driver was arrested after troopers found a pile of alcohol bottles inside a vehicle following a crash in Mesa last week. Arizona Department of Public Safety troopers responded to a two-vehicle crash on State Route 87 near Desert Lane on May 15. When troopers arrived, they found out a driver had
Man killed by gunfire from passing vehicle in Phoenix
A man died after he was struck by gunfire from a passing vehicle on Wednesday morning in Phoenix, authorities said. Officers with the Phoenix Police Department responded to the scene near Interstate 17 and Central Avenue at 9:15 a.m. They found the victim, 43-year-old Eddie Carrillo, who was brought to...
Home Depot scams in Mesa leads to 44 felony counts against suspect
MESA, Ariz. — A grand jury has charged a man with 44 felony counts of organized retail theft for a series of "skip scanning" schemes perpetrated at Home Depot stores across the East Valley. Mesa police reported arresting 53-year-old Chad Planck last month for allegedly taking about $9,000 worth...
Arizona man convicted of organized theft of golf clubs learns prison sentence
GLENDALE, AZ (AZFamily) — A golf club thief nicknamed the “Golf Club Bub” has landed in the rough, with a six-year prison sentence for a string of Valley thefts. Connor Joseph Burgess, 31, received his sentence after pleading guilty to three felony charges of organized retail theft, Maricopa County Attorney Rachel Mitc

















