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...
North Phoenix mosque targeted in overnight incident
The Mayor of Phoenix is calling for an end to hate after an alleged assault and vandalism at a mosque in north Phoenix on Saturday morning.
This Arizona Playground Is So Massive You Won’t Believe Your Eyes
Some playgrounds have a swing and a slide and call it a day, but Gilbert Regional Park in Gilbert decided to go absolutely bonkers with the concept. We’re talking about a recreational space so enormous that you’ll need to pace yourself like you’re training for a marathon, except the only thing you’re training for is...
“The Mission” expands into Gilbert
The Mission, the beloved candle-lit spot from acclaimed Chef Matt Carter, opened its brand-new Gilbert location earlier this year at Epicenter at Agritopia.
This Arizona Seafood Buffet Turns Crab Legs Into A Crowd Favourite
Somewhere in Scottsdale, Arizona, a buffet has quietly built a reputation that stretches far beyond the casino floor it calls home. Eagles Buffet at Casino Arizona draws crowds with an all-you-can-eat spread that covers everything from steamed crab legs to international comfort food. Seafood lovers, in particular,...
Phoenix police searching for suspect in armed home invasion
Just before 10:30 p.m., officers responded to a home near 27th Avenue and Bethany Home Road for reports of an armed robbery.
Big changes for Gilbert Public Schools, Higley Unified School District
Gilbert Public Schools and Higley Unified both increased total per-pupil spending last school year over 2023-24, according to the Arizona Auditor General’s annual report on school districts’ expenditures. But on a percentage of total dollars at their disposal, GPS’ classroom spending dipped slightly in that time...
Neighbors, friends hold vigil for 32-year-old mom shot and killed in Mesa
On Saturday, family and friends of Maria Lewis, a mother of seven, who was allegedly shot and killed by her neighbor in Mesa last week, gathered to honor her life.
