Mesa AZ

A suspect wanted for a sex crime against a child died Thursday night following a shooting involving Phoenix police officers, the department said. Authorities used a Grappler device to stop the suspect's car, a man between 50 and 60 years old, before the officer-involved shooting happened. The Arizona Department of...

PHOENIX (AZFamily) — State lawmakers are voting on a budget proposal that could slash up to $10 million from social service programs, including food assistance, unemployment benefits and Meals on Wheels programs that serve seniors in need. The proposed cuts come as Arizona families are already reeling from federal...

This week, Mae Defiel received a surprise of a lifetime: at 99 years old, she finally got her high school diploma!

Phoenix, Arizona, house hunters are watching more than asking prices now. Redfin’s March 2026 down-payment data showed the typical Phoenix buyer put down $51,000, or 10% of the purchase price, down 12.1% from a year earlier. That sounds like relief, but the monthly payment can still feel heavy. When...

Zeitouna is preparing to open its doors in Mesa this July at 3515 S. Ellsworth Road, at the northeast corner of Ellsworth and Elliot roads. The family-owned restaurant rooted in Middle Eastern traditions will bring a full-service dining experience centered on Lebanese cuisine while incorporating dishes from neighboring

An Arizona-based ammunition company has developed an anti-drone rifle cartridge designed to give American soldiers a more effective way to shoot down enemy unmanned aircraft systems. Drone Round Defense partnered with Freedom Munitions in Idaho to manufacture the multi-projectile ammunition, which functions inside a st

A 72-year-old Arizona woman who was struck by an allegedly drunk and unlicensed driver while walking to a bus stop has died after spending nearly two months battling catastrophic injuries. The case has sparked outrage among friends and community members after investigators revealed that the driver admitted he knew he h

Juneteenth is being celebrated by communities across metro Phoenix this month with concerts, culural performances and events highlighting Black history and culture. Festivals, pageants and community gatherings take place in cities across the Valley, including Scottsdale, Tempe, Avondale and Chandler. Juneteenth is obse

PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Two local Vietnam veterans were honored with service dogs through Fulton Homes and the Operation K9 Companion Program. Marine Corps veteran Wes Fortman is graduating from the program after he started training with his service dog, Ramon, earlier this year. Army veteran Tony Lee is returning...

NEWARK, NJ (AZFamily) — A protester from Phoenix was charged with assault on a federal law enforcement officer for punching a federal agent in the face during a protest in New Jersey last week, federal prosecutors said. According to court documents, on Friday, June 5, officers and special agents...