Mesa AZ

An Arizona girl who reached the finals of last year’s Scripps National Spelling Bee fell short of a repeat performance. Esha Marupudi, a 14-year-old eighth grader at Basis Chandler, was knocked out in the semifinals of the event in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday. She was one of 24 spellers...

CHANDLER, AZ (AZFamily) — A casino guest is nearly $1.5 million richer after winning big on a slot machine in the East Valley on Sunday night. A guest at Gila River Resorts & Casinos’ Lone Butte was playing the “Frankenstein” slot machine in the resort’s new Light & Wonder room when the jackpot was triggered on a $15 w

A new mixed-use development is taking shape in Mesa, featuring a Target as the main anchor, along with a Dick's Sporting Goods. The project also includes a row of restaurants.

GILBERT, Ariz. - May 27, 2026, marks six years since Nick Cordova, 40, was killed inside his Gilbert air conditioning business. Police say he was on FaceTime with his two kids on May 27, 2020, at around 5:30 p.m., when he was shot and killed near Cooper and Guadalupe roads.

Tucked away at 3430 N 16th St in Phoenix, Arizona, Lucky Boy has been flipping burgers since 1951, making it one of the Valley’s most beloved old-school spots. This family-run counter-service joint has earned a loyal following thanks to its charbroiled patties, crispy fries, and no-fuss menu that keeps things simple an

The family of a man shot and killed by Phoenix police in October of 2025 has filed a federal civil rights and wrongful death lawsuit against the city and multiple officers.

TEMPE, AZ (AZFamily) — There’s a hidden gem tucked inside a family-run storefront in Tempe. Miners Rock Shop is more than a place to buy rocks—it’s an immersive, hands-on experience where visitors can explore the beauty of nature, learn how gems are made, and take home a piece of the Southwest.

MESA, AZ (AZFamily) — A Mesa couple is accused of abusing and murdering a 22-month-old boy after he was burned and they refused to get him medical help. Artnesia Aaliyah Baptist, 24, and her boyfriend, Alexsander Byrne, 21, were arrested in Phoenix Tuesday afternoon. Warning: Details are graphic. Reader...

CHANDLER, Ariz. — A individual playing the slot machines at Gila River Resorts & Casinos recently walked away with over $1 million in winnings. On Sunday evening, a person wagered $15 on the casino's Frankenstein-themed slot machine at the Lone Butte property and ended up winning a jackpot worth $1.4 million. Casino of

PHOENIX - A verdict has been reached in the robbery trial of Cudjoe Young on May 27. A jury found the 30-year-old guilty of the armed robbery and attempted armed robbery of two exotic dancers. One of those victims was Mercedes Vega, who was brutally murdered before she was set to testify in this trial.