Mesa home sales rose, prices slipped last month
Closed home sales rose last month in Mesa year over year as both average and median sale prices nudged slightly down from January 2025. The total of 73 homes sold last month represented a 9.2% increase over the January 2025 total, according to data from Phoenix Realtors, the Valley’s largest association of real...
Brush fire reported near Tempe Town Lake
TEMPE, Ariz. — Multiple fire department units responded Friday morning to the area of Tempe Town Lake for a brush fire. The Tempe Fire Department said the fire was reported just south of the Loop 202 freeway and McClintock Drive. Nearby freeway cameras show large clouds of smoke emanating from the site of the fire.
Kebabs by Costco as Luna Grill Moves Into SanTan Village Spot
Luna Grill is making a play for one of Gilbert's busiest corners, with plans to slide into the former Teriyaki Madness space at SanTan Village, right by Costco and Menchie's. The address is listed as 3131 S Market Street, and while the Mediterranean chain has yet to announce when the grills fire up, the move tracks...
Sewer odor lingers over East Mesa neighborhood
Residents in parts of the East Valley say a strong sewer odor has been hanging over their neighborhood for weeks, and now some say it’s making them sick. Neighbors living near the border of East Mesa and Apache Junction tell ABC15 the smell began several weeks ago and has only gotten worse, with residents reporting...
Mesa clinic owners sentenced for $3.3M health care fraud targeting Native American residents
PHOENIX — Two people who pleaded guilty to healthcare fraud after they used their Mesa clinic to obtain over $3 million in state funding have been sentenced. Eric Riley, 39, and Britney Gooch, 38, admitted to taking advantage of the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System by fraudulently billing for services that...
NOW HIRING: 8 Valley companies ready to hire YOU! (3/1)
Looking for a new career or just something part-time for some quick cash? Here are 8 Valley companies hiring NOW!. For more job resources, visit our Virtual Job Fair at abc15.com/JobFair. If your company is looking to hire, send your submissions to [email protected], and you may be featured!. 1. Build...
Chandler woman owns secure ride-share service
Hiring female drivers for female riders is the basis of a woman-owned, boutique style ride share service started by a Chandler woman. Established in 2023, Alegna is a transportation service to help women “feel safe and supported” whether going to the airport, shopping, appointments, or home from a bar.
WestWorld of Scottsdale experiencing financial struggles
City of Scottsdale officials say the facility has struggled with branding and staff turnover, while losing millions of dollars over several years.
‘I want to go home’: Tempe family still out after storm damage, blames HOA...
TEMPE, Ariz. — Four months after a devastating Oct. 13 storm tore through Tempe, causing significant damage and forcing dozens of residents from their homes, some families say they are still unable to return. Amy Liszewski and her daughter, Cassie, were inside their Tempe townhome near Guadalupe and Rural...
Colorado River uncertainty is driving up water bills in these two Valley cities
Scottsdale is the latest Arizona city to propose a water rate increase tied in part to the Colorado River’s uncertain future.

















