GCON doubles size of Banner Health Center – Mesa
A project to expand Banner Health Center in Mesa has recently been completed, enabling greater access to convenient medical care for patients in East Valley communities. The expansion added over 19,000 square feet to the existing facility, which is now more than 40,000 square feet. The health center now has 31 new...
Lanes partially reopen after 4-vehicle crash on US 60 in East Valley
MESA, Ariz. — The westbound lanes of US 60 were closed near Loop 101 because of a four-vehicle crash, according to the Department of Public Safety. A construction truck that was involved spilled equipment onto the roadway, DPS said. The equipment is being retrieved by the driver. Officials said...
Arizona Bike Week brings funds and fun to Scottsdale
The roar of engines at WestWorld of Scottsdale signals more than just a gathering of riders; it marks the arrival of the Southwest’s premier motorcycle tradition. From Wednesday, April 8, to Sunday, April 12, Arizona Bike Week transforms WestWorld into a high-octane celebration of motor culture. According to...
Mesa effort to land NWSL team gains traction with 20,000-signature backing
A Fiesta Mall developer said that nearly 20,000 people “signed a fan initiative to attract” an NWSL team to Mesa’s former Fiesta Mall site, according to Maritza Dominguez of the ARIZONA REPUBLIC. Now known as the Palo District, the 80-acre site is “poised for a major transformation that its owner, Vicki Mayo, hopes...
Scottsdale mayor’s chief of staff fired after investigation
The Scottsdale mayor’s chief of staff has been fired after a monthslong investigation found he was insubordinate, made unprofessional comments and more. Lamar Whitmer was suspended in January while he was investigated for alleged violations of city policy. The removal followed turmoil between the mayor and other city...
2 adults and 2 kids hospitalized following crash involving school bus in Phoenix
PHOENIX — Two adults and two children were taken to the hospital following a crash involving a school bus in Phoenix, police said. >> For real-time traffic conditions, click here. Officers were called to the area of 27th and Southern avenues around 6:51 a.m. for a three-vehicle crash that...
3 Phoenix suburbs ranked among most livable Arizona retirement cities
Who wouldn’t want to cap off a day of golfing with a cocktail, watching the sunset over a desert mountain view? Arizona is often considered a retiree’s dream, with its balmy winters and plethora of outdoor recreational activities. The Phoenix area is no exception. According to a study...
Mesa Arizona Temple rolling out Easter pageant
It began in 1938 as a simple Easter sunrise service with a few people and 88 years later, has evolved into the world’s largest outdoor celebration of the core of the Christian faith. And on Wednesday, March 25, the Mesa Arizona Temple will again host what the Church of...
Firefighters battle large house fire in Guadalupe
GUADALUPE, AZ (AZFamily) — Firefighters responded a large fire that broke out at an under construction home early Tuesday morning in Guadalupe. Crews were called to the home on fire on Calle Maravilla just south of Interstate 10 and Baseline Road around 4 a.m. When they arrived, the home...
12 Arizona Indian Restaurants That Win On Spice And Comfort
If you don’t leave a dinner table feeling at least five pounds heavier and slightly glowing from a healthy dose of chili, did you even really eat?. We’re on a mission to find the absolute best spots in Arizona where the rice is fluffy, the sauces are velvety, and the spice level is borderline offensive in the most...
