Crismon Road Connection from Elliot to Guadalupe Takes Step Forward With Funding and Design...
The long‑awaited connection of Crismon Road between Elliot Road and Guadalupe Road in southeast Mesa is making progress after years of planning, funding hurdles, and community discussion. According to transportation program documents, this new arterial segment is now officially in Mesa’s Capital Improvement Plan and...
Mesa Arizona Temple rolling out Easter pageant
It began in 1938 as a simple Easter sunrise service with a few people and 88 years later, has evolved into the world’s largest outdoor celebration of the core of the Christian faith. The Mesa Arizona Temple is once again host what the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day...
An Arizona artisan’s journey from aerospace engineer to woodworker
SAM DINGMAN: In a woodshop in downtown Phoenix, just off Seventh Avenue, there are three rules posted on the wall, under the heading “Raul’s Rules.”. RAUL RAMIREZ: Number one is hold your work — so when you’re workin’, you don’t want the piece movin’ around on you, it’s dangerous for that to happen. And then sharp...
Troopers arrest 3 for alleged street racing on major freeway near Tempe
TEMPE, AZ (AZFamily) — A recent targeted enforcement operation against street racing resulted in the arrest of three people who were allegedly racing near a major freeway interchange in the East Valley. According to the Department of Public Safety, troopers learned about a street racing “meetup” that was taking...
Scottsdale-Area Tribe Approves 162K-SF Costco
The Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community Council have okayed the development of a 162,000 square foot Costco warehouse store and fuel center on Community land north of Pima and Indian School roads just outside Scottsdale. The project will also include an on-site car wash. The retail outlet is projected to...
From Sunrise to Starlight: Experience the Garden Day and Night
Whether you’re an early riser chasing blooms at sunrise or looking for a vibrant night out, the Garden offers a full day of discovery, beauty and connection. For those who love a quiet, reflective start, visit early morning. The Garden is now open at 6 a.m., offering one of the most rewarding ways to experience the...
Here are the home features that bring bigger home prices
Buyers are opening their wallets wider for home features worthy of a bingeable TV show: a charming cottage, crackling outdoor fireplace and sunset views from a private dock. New Zillow® research finds that homes with lifestyle-driven amenities and move-in-ready finishes are selling for as much as 5.4% more than...
Ted Nugent’s ‘Stranglehold 50th Bash’ Set for Livestream Release and Blu-ray
Ted Nugent will drop his Stranglehold 50th Bash concert through a pay-per-view livestream on April 4. The Blu-ray will then be released in May. This 17-song performance was captured on Aug. 31, 2025, at the Freedom Hill Amphitheatre in Detroit. The show marks 50 years since the Motor City Madman...
5 real estate deductions Phoenix homeowners may be missing
Any politician will tell you: Nobody likes paying taxes! So as April 15 approaches, Phoenix homeowners may want to ask their financial pros about housing-related real estate deductions that could help soften the blow. Trevor Halpern, J.D., CEO of Halpern Residential at eXp, is a Phoenix native, a graduate of...
Gunfire Turns Mill Avenue Into Crime Scene Near ASU
A normally packed slice of Tempe’s nightlife went quiet Saturday when a reported shooting near Mill Avenue and 5th Street forced police to shut down the strip and roll in a mobile command post. Officers closed off part of the downtown corridor, redirected traffic and began combing through the area while detectives...
