Mesa AZ

JoAnne Robbins arrived at Mesa City Hall May 27 with a box containing petitions signed by over 5,000 voters wanting to boot Councilwoman Julie Spilsbury from her District 2 seat. Robbins, who filed for the recall Jan. 30 and needed to gather 3,070 signatures, turned in the petitions three days...

CHANDLER (AZFamily) — Preston Lord’s loved ones came together on Saturday afternoon to celebrate the passage of a new law named in his honor. The 16-year-old was beaten to death in a group attack outside a Halloween party in Queen Creek in 2023, and his murder ignited a movement to end teen violence.

The father-and-son team who formerly owned and operated Lagacy Park, a sports venue in East Mesa, pleaded guilty last week to securities fraud and aggravated identity theft in connection with their scheme to defraud municipal bond investors, it was announced. Randy Miller, 70, and Chad Miller, 41, both of Phoenix,...

PHOENIX — No one will face charges for the death of an Ahwatukee teen, according to the Maricopa County Attorney's Office. Phoenix Police recommended charging a 14-year-old boy with second-degree murder for allegedly stabbing and killing 15-year-old Jaylen Reeves last November. Maricopa County Attorney Rachel...

PHOENIX (AZFamily) — An approaching weather system and tropical moisture from the south will bring the chance for rain and thunderstorms across the state. Sunday into Monday, with continuing chances through the middle of the week for the high country. A few strong thunderstorms will be possible, which means we could...

A Phoenix officer is recovering at a hospital after police said she was assaulted outside a business in South Phoenix. At about 1:15 p.m. May 30, a six-year veteran if the Phoenix Police

The tournament runs until Sunday at the Arizona Athletic Grounds in Mesa. Tom Powell reports. New details on 2 teens found dead in rural Arizona area. The Maricopa County Sheriff's Office says the 2 Arcadia High School students were shot to death. Zach Prelutsky has the latest. Tempe cracking down...

If you're the type who likes surprises — and movies — we've got a suggestion for you. Local movie chain Harkins Theatres' Secret Cinema Experience is a monthly series that gives film fans a chance to see a forthcoming flick for only $5 (that comes to a cool $6.85 with processing fees if you buy your ticket online)....

On Friday, the City of Portland and more than 26 families, descendants, and the Emanuel Displaced Persons Association 2 (EDPA2) reached a settlement related to those who were forcefully removed from their homes in the Central Albina neighborhood in the 1970s. Major League Pickleball tournament underway in Mesa....

In a move designed to streamline operations and enhance neighborhood safety, the city of Scottsdale has transitioned its Code Enforcement team from Planning & Development Services to the Scottsdale Police Department. This strategic shift, effective June 1, will improve efficiency, reduce duplication of efforts, and...