Large police sweep in The Zone takes homeless, activists by surprise
The challenges facing local news organizations are very real. That's why reader support matters more than ever. If you believe independent journalism matters, make a contribution today and help us reach our summer fundraising goal of $15,000 by August 9. It was just after 7 a.m. on Thursday morning when...
3-year-old boy found not breathing after being pulled from pool near Mesa
MESA, AZ (AZFamily) — A 3-year-old boy is in the hospital after being found in a backyard above-ground pool near Mesa Thursday afternoon. It happened on Signal Butte Road near University Drive just after noon. Rural Metro Fire officials said the boy was not breathing, was unconscious and had...
Accused serial rapist to represent self in trial
James Estep, a man who is accused of a half-dozen sexual assault cases between September 2018 and August 2024, will represent himself in his upcoming trial.
Abrazo Arizona Heart Hospital announces largest expansion in its history
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — One of Arizona’s only dedicated heart hospitals is about to get a lot bigger. Abrazo Arizona Heart Hospital is undergoing the largest expansion in its history, adding inpatient and procedural capacity to meet growing demand for cardiovascular care across the state. Hospital officials say Arizona’s.
Try delicious, fresh Asian dishes available at Chandler’s new Seafood City
Seafood City features Asian grocery products, a vast selection of fresh seafood and a Filipino-Asian food hall. Tess Rafols shows us some delicious meals to try!
Arizona parents won’t face charges after toddler found alive in hospital morgue
Investigators found no evidence the parents showed any obvious impairment signs.
Mesa thespians reenact century-old NY strike
More than a century after New York City’s newsboys took a stand against powerful publishing interests, their story will return to the stage with a cast drawn from communities across the East Valley. Limelight Performing Arts will present Disney’s “Newsies” July 31-Aug. 9 at the Mesa Arts Center. Featuring...
Could the 2005 ‘Baby Skylar’ case end in a plea deal?
At Anderson's court hearing on Monday, Judge Brad Atrowsky said the parties needed time to see how negotiations unfold.
This Humble Phoenix Italian Deli Is Famous For A Pie Locals Can’t Stop Ordering
Tucked away on West Dunlap Avenue in Phoenix, Arizona, Romanelli’s Italian Deli has been quietly winning hearts for over 45 years. This family-run spot is beloved for its homemade pizza, loaded sandwiches, fresh pastries, and a market stocked with imported Italian goods. With a 4.8-star rating from nearly 4,000...
SAFE Alert issued as part of search for missing 92-year-old Mesa woman
Authorities issued a SAFE Alert on Thursday morning for a 92-year-old Mesa woman who went missing a day earlier. Olga Batista was last seen about 5 a.m. Wednesday leaving her home near Rio Salado Parkway and Country Club Drive on foot. She was wearing a brown shirt and blue jeans.
