Downtown Mesa could get housing for seniors
A 62-unit apartment complex for low-income seniors could be coming to downtown Mesa. Council last week gave the go-ahead to execute a lease agreement with Commonwealth Development Corp. to build Helix Apartments on city-owned land located at University Drive and Center Street adjacent to the Senior Center. The...
US 60 traffic restricted in East Valley after fatal collision involving pedestrian
PHOENIX — A pedestrian was killed in a collision that created significant delays on US 60 in Mesa on Wednesday morning, authorities said. As of around 9:45 a.m., the right two lanes of eastbound US 60 and the Higley Road off-ramp were closed for the investigation, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation.
Shorehaven’s Lakefront Towers Make A Splash As Tempe Preleasing Begins
Shorehaven, the three-tower, 722-unit waterfront complex rising on the south bank of Tempe Town Lake, has officially opened preleasing, with the first tower’s apartments scheduled for move-in in mid-April. The community is pitching resort-style amenities, lake views, and studio-to-three-bedroom floorplans, and the...
Two arrested after motorcycles hit 118, 122 mph on Phoenix-area freeway
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Two motorcyclists were arrested after allegedly driving more than 115 mph on a major Phoenix freeway last week, with one rider leading troopers on a short chase. On March 29, an Arizona Department of Public Safety trooper was on an overpass along Loop 202 near Sky...
Driver dead after getting out of SUV, running into traffic following collision on US...
PHOENIX – A driver was struck and killed after getting into a collision and running into traffic on US 60 in Mesa on Wednesday morning, authorities said. A Jeep SUV rear-ended a commercial vehicle on eastbound US 60 near Higley Road shortly after 9 a.m., according to the Arizona Department of Public safety.
Phoenix woman off the hook for nearly $7,300 after elaborate AT&T phone scam
PHOENIX (InvestigateTV) — A Phoenix woman fell victim to an elaborate phone scam that left her almost on the hook for nearly $7,300 worth of cell phones after a fraudster posed as an AT&T representative. Sheryl Johnson had been experiencing trouble with her phone service and mentioned it to...
Woman Attacked After Minor Crash: Brutal Stabbing in Mesa Shocks Community
A routine exchange after a minor car accident turned into a horrifying act of violence in Mesa, leaving a woman fighting for her life. On February 20, a woman pulled over near a Burger King parking lot after a minor collision, intending to exchange information with the other driver — something millions of people do...
Man indicted for attempted murder after shooting involving DEA agents in Phoenix
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — One of the men allegedly involved in the shootout with Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) agents in Phoenix earlier this year has been indicted for attempted murder, the U.S. Attorney’s Office announced Wednesday. Eduardo Valenzuela Lopez, 33, of Sonora, Mexico, who investigators said was in...
Small-Town Museums Worth the Drive
When you’re planning a family outing, it’s easy to default to the big, well-known attractions. But some of Arizona’s most memorable learning experiences are tucked away in small towns—where museums feel personal, approachable, and perfect for curious kids. These small-town museums offer hands-on history, outdoor...
Phoenix woman, daughter mistakenly declared dead by insurance
A west Phoenix family says a routine checkup turned surreal when a mother and daughter were told their insurance was canceled because they were listed as dead.
