Freestyle motocross star sets world record for vertical height at Mesa water park
PHOENIX — Freestyle motocross star Colby Raha set a new world record last week at Mesa’s Revel Surf Park, launching 90 feet into the air off a quarter pipe. This broke the previous record, which professional BMX athlete Jed Mildon set in 2022 when he jumped 24.37 meters (80 feet).
Mesa museum opens new exhibits
The IDEA Museum, which is located in Downtown Mesa, is opening three new exhibitions, and FOX 10's Anita Roman has more on what they're all about.
Arizona Sports Medicine Center to build flagship orthopedic facility in Scottsdale
Arizona Sports Medicine Center is constructing a new 34,000‑square‑foot medical office building in Scottsdale that will serve as the organization’s flagship location. The facility is part of Sierra Bloom, a 43‑acre mixed‑use healthcare and lifestyle development near the Salt River Pima‑Maricopa Indian Community, and...
Cash Buyer Drops $14.3 Million On Paradise Valley Tear‑Down‑Ready Lot
A deep-pocketed buyer just shelled out $14.3 million in cash for roughly 4.75 acres in Paradise Valley, one of the biggest single-lot land plays in the Valley this month. The property comes with a midcentury house, but the real prize is clearly the dirt. The deal was framed as a pure land purchase, and the existing...
California Fast-Casual Restaurant Debuts First Arizona Location in Scottsdale
Mendocino Farms, a California-born fast-casual concept, is opening its first Arizona location in Gainey Ranch on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. The Scottsdale opening marks another milestone in the brand’s continued expansion, bringing its signature “Eat Happy” experience to one of the Valley’s most vibrant...
Mesa community rallies to make blankets for kids
Almost 200 kids are warmer during these chilly Valley days, thanks to the residents of Holiday Village Manufactured Home Community in Mesa. They gathered last weekend at the community’s ballroom to put the finishing touches on 196 handmade quilts for AZ Blankets 4 Kids, a Valley nonprofit whose mission is “to provide...
This Arizona Sandwich Shop Proves One Perfect Sandwich Is Plenty
Arizona‑born food lovers know that the best flavors often hide in the most unassuming corners of the city. Cravings led me straight to Cheese ’n Stuff on N Central Ave, where a single, perfectly stacked sandwich could easily become the day’s highlight. Tucked away at 5042 N Central, the...
Tempe considers developer incentives for more affordable housing
TEMPE, AZ (AZFamily) — The City of Tempe is considering a voluntary bonus program to incentivize developers to build affordable housing by offering increased density, increased building height and reduced parking requirements. The proposed program would reward developers with bonuses in exchange for designating a...
Scottsdale tops license plate reader use in Valley
The recent release of public records in Yakima – an eastern Washington city of 97,300, some 1,283 miles away – raises a gaggle of questions about Scottsdale’s use of the Flock automated license plate reader (ALPR) system. Two weeks after a Progress story on critics of Scottsdale’s...
This Arizona Restaurant Is So Unusual It Belongs On Your Bucket List
Forget everything you thought you knew about dinner reservations. Way out in the Superstition Mountains near Apache Junction sits a dining experience that literally floats on Canyon Lake. The Dolly Steamboat combines stunning desert scenery with onboard meals and snacks, creating one of the most unusual restaurant...

















