Mesa teen threatened high school and mosque before arrest, police say
A Mesa teen was arrested after making racially motivated threats online about carrying out a mass casualty incident, according to Mesa police spokesperson Detective Jesse Macias. The FBI's domestic terrorism unit had been monitoring the boy's activity since late January after he made multiple statements online...
Mom of 7 killed on neighbor’s doorstep in Mesa identified
MESA, Ariz. - New details are emerging about the Mesa shooting that left a mother of seven dead on Feb. 28. The shooting happened Saturday morning near Ray Road and Inspirian Parkway early Saturday morning. What we know:. The victim was 32-year-old Maria Ernestina Lewis, who often went by Mia.
Numerous factors squeezing Mesa revenue
Outside factors continue to squeeze Mesa’s revenue stream and shape upcoming budget talks in April, when the proposed spending plan will be reviewed. City Council is expected to adopt a budget in June for the fiscal year that begins July 1. The state’s elimination of a rental sales tax,...
What To Do If You See a Bobcat in Your Backyard in Phoenix
Seeing a wild predator in your backyard can send your heart racing, especially when you live in Phoenix. You’re sharing space with desert wildlife that includes one of nature’s most adaptable hunters: the bobcat. While these encounters might feel alarming, understanding how to respond can transform a potentially...
Phoenix Police Increase Patrols Amid Regional Tensions Following Operation Epic Fury
The Phoenix Police Department moved quickly to reassure residents Sunday as news broke of U.S. military casualties in Operation Epic Fury, the ongoing war against Iran. In a public statement, the department acknowledged that international events can create anxiety within local communities. "We want our community to...
DEA Sting in Arizona Turns Into Shootout, Leads to Seizure Tens Of Thousands Of...
A drug bust in the state of Arizona took a dangerous turn when one of the suspects allegedly opened fire on law enforcement officers. Border Report noted that the shooting occurred in the parking lot of a discount store in west Phoenix, where a Drug Enforcement Administration informant was waiting to receive a...
These Arizona Deli’s Sandwiches Have Earned Legendary Local Status
When I first rolled into Arizona with a craving for something more than a plain old taco, I discovered that the state’s real culinary treasure isn’t tucked away in a desert‑side food truck. It’s waiting on the counters of humble delis, folded between slices of freshly baked bread.
Serious crash closes westbound lanes of US 60 in Mesa
Around 6:30 p.m., the Arizona Department of Public Safety responded to a multi-vehicle crash near Ellsworth Road on U.S. 60 in Mesa.
Phoenix Dog Walker’s Horror, Pit Bull Mauls Beloved Pet to Death
What was supposed to be a routine neighborhood walk turned into a nightmare for Phoenix resident Matt Boiseau, who says he watched a pit bull attack and kill his 5-year-old dog, Charlie, right on the sidewalk. Still reeling from the loss, Boiseau is demanding answers and accountability, saying the attack never should...
2 Mesa residents sentenced to prison for scamming $3.3M from Arizona Medicaid agency
PHOENIX – Two Mesa residents were each sentenced to at least a year in prison for defrauding Arizona’s Medicaid agency out of over $3 million, authorities announced Friday. Eric Riley, 39, and Britney Gooch, 38, previously pleaded guilty to health care fraud, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office...

















