Mesa AZ

APACHE JUNCTION, AZ (AZFamily) — Apache Junction police have released body-camera video showing the moments leading up to a deadly officer-involved shooting in February. The newly released video shows the man raising what appeared to be a handgun toward officers. Police later found the weapon was actually a BB gun.

Officials with MCAO say they have sent back the Maria Lewis shooting case back to Mesa Police for more investigation. Investigators had recommended negligent homicide charges against a special agent with the Attorney General's Office.

Luna Grill, the fast-casual Mediterranean restaurant known for its fresh flavors and high-quality ingredients, is expanding its Arizona footprint with the grand opening of its second Valley location in Gilbert. Building on the success of its Mesa debut, the new restaurant marks continued growth in the market, with additional Arizona locations planned in 2026. Founded in 2004, Luna Grill offers a modern...

PHOENIX — The jury has found aggravating factors in the murder of Allison Feldman, meaning that the death penalty is still a possibility for Feldman's murderer, Ian Mitcham. Aggravating factors are any circumstances around a crime that increase its severity. Examples of aggravating factors include excessive harm, an extensive criminal history and motivation based on bias.

KB Home is leaving Los Angeles. The homebuilder announced it will relocate its corporate headquarters from Westwood to Tempe, Arizona, beginning in spring 2027, moving executive leadership and key operations out of the city it has long called home. The decision positions the company inside a lower-cost, more centralized hub...

PHOENIX — Eastbound Interstate 10 reopened after a crash in Phoenix on Tuesday, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation. ADOT issued the announced closure around 9:15 p.m., which was at milepost 155, near Southern Avenue, and later announced all lanes were open around 9:30 pm. The westbound lanes...

PHOENIX – US 60/Grand Avenue has fully reopened in Wittmann after a fatal crash involving a semitruck Wednesday morning, authorities said. The collision between a tractor-trailer and a passenger vehicle occurred around 5 a.m., according to the Arizona Department of Public Safety. The roadway was closed in both directions...

Arizona is one of the most brutal states in America for vehicle reliability. Summer temperatures regularly climb past 115°F in cities like Phoenix and Tucson. The desert heat is not just uncomfortable for drivers. It is genuinely dangerous for engines, coolant systems, and transmission components. Trucks are the most popular vehicle category in Arizona. Millions of residents depend on them for work, hauling...

Phoenix Sky Harbor is in the middle of a major expansion play, adding a six-gate concourse onto Terminal 3 while keeping the terminal open and planes cycling through the gates. The roughly 173,000-square-foot addition, now estimated at about $368 million, is aimed at boosting capacity and is slated to open in fall 2027.

PHOENIX — A retired American Airlines captain with 44 years of flying experience safely glided a 1946 amphibious plane onto a central Phoenix roadway Sunday afternoon after losing engine power, threading the plane under a lane-control sign without injuring anyone on the ground. Capt. Mike Tragarz, who retired from...