Mesa AZ

Mesa mom Keah Tucker is hoping an online contest can help her reach her goal of becoming a child psychiatrist. With a degree in behavioral health science, she is now studying for the Medical College Admission Test in March, eyeing A.T. Still University to continue her studies. Right now, she...

Recently, residents of Gilbert, Arizona have reported sightings of Waymo vehicles in their area. Waymo, a subsidiary of Alphabet Inc., is known for its self-driving technology. The sightings have sparked discussions among locals, as the Waymo app still indicates that the eastern border of their service area is just...

Western governors, gathered for a conference in Paradise Valley, concentrated on the need to grow the American energy industry dramatically to meet the nation’s exploding demand for electricity. The theme of the Western Governors Association conference this year was “superabundance” — largely referring to energy...

The Salvation Army is preparing to provide nearly 3,500 Thanksgiving meals to people in need on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, Nov. 27.

Desert afternoons can make you crave something honest, something hot off the griddle, and Arizona has a way of serving exactly that. Drive long enough through Phoenix, Tucson, or any small town between, and you’ll spot the glow of a burger sign that locals treat like a compass. I’ve...

Arizona might be famous for its sunsets and cacti, but locals know the real treasure lies in the greasy paper wrappers of double cheeseburgers from spots you’d never find on a tourist map. I’ve spent years hunting down the best burger joints tucked away in strip malls, old drive-ins,...

One person was killed and three others were shot in south Phoenix Saturday afternoon after gunfire erupted around 2:45 p.m. Suspect now in police custody.

"Clear protections for residents and visitors." Officials enact controversial ban on common behavior in public spaces: 'Good luck with that' first appeared on The Cool Down .

Stephanie Hockridge and her husband created fake payroll records, tax documents and bank statements to allow some applicants to obtain larger loans, the DOJ said

Arizona’s burrito scene is legendary, drawing food lovers from every corner of the state. From Phoenix to Tempe, you’ll find spots serving everything from classic Sonoran-style wraps to creative fusion creations. I’ve gathered the places where locals keep coming back, proving that a great burrito is worth the...