Mom, boyfriend arrested for not seeking medical help before toddler’s death in Mesa, records...
MESA, Ariz. — A mother and her boyfriend have been arrested in connection to the death of a toddler who sustained a severe burn injury, court records show. Alexsander Byrne, 21, and Artnesia Baptist, 24, are facing charges of child abuse and murder in relation to a 22-month-old child who died on April 12.
Tempe police officers will appear on live television show
TEMPE, Ariz. — The Tempe Police Department will soon appear on a live reality show documenting the day-to-day work of patrol officers. Starting May 29, Tempe officers will be seen on the national television series "On Patrol: Live," which features cameras following various law enforcement agencies across the country. T
Gilbert’s first advocacy center will help survivors of violence navigate trauma
Victims of violence often face barriers to getting help, and Gilbert leaders say a new center aims to change that.
The Reuben Sandwich At This Old-Fashioned Restaurant In Arizona Is So Delicious, It’s Worth...
There’s a moment in every Arizonan food adventurer’s life when they face a crossroads—metaphorically speaking, of course, because we’re talking about a physical crossroads in the form of an intersection. At this particular intersection, dreams are stacked between rye bread and melted Swiss. I’m talking about...
New shops going up near Trader Joe’s in north Phoenix
Trader Joe’s in north Phoenix will get some new neighbors soon. A new strip mall near Shea and Tatum boulevards is being built to house a bank, as well as a pair of Southern California-based businesses. That includes Better Buzz Coffee, Farmer Boys, Mountain America Credit Union and a fourth unspecified shop. When comp
Gilbert Council approves new town manager’s contract
When Mario Paniagua takes over as Gilbert’s new town manager on June 1, he’ll be earning an annual salary of $375,000. Town Council last week unanimously approved Paniagua’s new contract. Paniagua, currently one of Gilbert’s assistant town managers, was picked for the role earlier this month.
The Best 8 Fried Chicken Spots in Phoenix
Skin isn’t the only thing frying under the Sonoran sun. Across the Valley, restaurateurs are giving fried chicken a Southwestern spin. From made-fresh-daily promises to secret spice blends to granny-inspired interiors, these eight spots stand out for giving diners a creative take on a comfort-food classic. Mrs. White’s
Police shot and killed a man in her car. She’s burdened by questions
Danielle Flores sat in the back of the police SUV, handcuffed. She looked through the window. Police cars and their flashing lights overwhelmed her field of vision. The air smelled of burnt rubber. Officers had locked her inside just a few minutes earlier. Soon after, she’d heard the squeal of...
1 dead and 8 hospitalized after red-light runner crashes into van in Mesa
One person died and eight others were hospitalized following a horrific rollover incident in Mesa on Sunday morning. According to investigators, just before 9 a.m., a sedan driver ran a red light along State Route 24 and Signal Butte Road, crashing with a huge passenger van. The hit forced the van to overturn and rest
Phoenix emerges as top U.S. hotspot for Canadian homebuyers
As Canadian buyers cautiously return to the U.S. housing market, Phoenix has emerged as one of the nation’s hottest destinations for cross-border home shopping, according to new data from Realtor.com. In the first quarter of 2026, Phoenix ranked among the top U.S. markets attracting Canadian home shoppers, with Canadia

















