D‑backs and Honeywell award $15,000 STEM grant to Phoenix elementary school
PHOENIX — When a team gives back, the impact can stretch far beyond the ballpark. At Bret R. Tarver Leadership Academy in west Phoenix, that impact is already taking shape inside a brand‑new STEAM Innovation Lab — funded by a $15,000 grand‑prize STEM grant. The...
Unlicensed driver accused of going 77 mph in 35 zone before deadly Phoenix crash
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — New court documents detail how an unlicensed driver was allegedly going over double the speed limit and ran a red light moments before a deadly crash in central Phoenix last week. Phoenix police said Selene Garcia Telix, 18, was arrested in connection to Friday’s deadly crash....
Arizona Weather Alert: Phoenix Hits 92°F Spring Heat by Thursday After Storm Chance Tonight
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Arizona – Warm desert air already blankets the Phoenix metro this morning, and the sun will quickly push temperatures toward the low 80s by afternoon. Blue skies dominate early, but clouds may build later,...
Oro Brewing Company changes plan, reopens in downtown Mesa
PHOENIX — The award-winning Oro Brewing Company in downtown Mesa has reopened after announcing closure plans earlier this year. The business initially announced on Instagram that it would pour its last pints on Jan. 25. However, the plan to close and sell the brewery and taproom on Main Street...
AZ investigator recommends permanent revocation of Tempe Tavern liquor license
A state investigator is recommending the permanent revocation of Tempe Tavern's liquor license, citing 11 categories of violations and calling the bar a "danger to the community."
Cancer survivor in Arizona repays kindness from young boy with a new skateboard
MESA, Ariz. — A boy in Mesa showed up for his neighbor after a long hospital stay due to cancer treatment, and in return, his neighbor surprised him with a brand new skateboard, according to a City of Mesa Facebook post. Cristian, who was identified by city officials by...
After possible overnight showers, Phoenix could experience ‘historic’ March heat wave
PHOENIX – The latest Valley forecast calls for overnight showers followed by a potentially “historic” heat wave. Sean Benedict, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Phoenix, said the best chances for precipitation from an approaching low-pressure system will be late Monday or early Tuesday. “We’ll...
Weekend wrap: Here are the biggest Arizona news stories from March 6-8
PHOENIX — From a Paradise Valley mansion selling for $20 million to a Kari Lake verdict, here are some of the top Arizona news stories from March 6-8. A nine-bedroom estate in Paradise Valley with tall hedges, arched gateways and a koi pond sold on Wednesday for $20 million.
East Valley Community Impact Day Supports Residents
On a life-changing day dedicated to helping our neighbors, the Town of Gilbert partnered with the cities of Tempe, Chandler, and Mesa to host a transformative day of support for East Valley community members facing hardship. Held at Redemption Gilbert, the East Valley Community Impact Day brought essential services...
Mesa’s Sports Colossus Packs In Millions, Supercharges East Valley Cash Flow
Arizona Athletic Grounds is turning weekend tournaments into a full-time economic engine, with operators calling 2025 a breakout year for the massive Mesa sports complex. A busier event calendar, fresh sponsorships and an upgraded mix of food and retail helped keep the place buzzing, especially on holiday weekends...

















