Mesa AZ

A late-night ride in Mesa ended in tragedy Wednesday when a motorcyclist collided with a truck near Greenfield Road and Desert Lane, just south of Baseline Road. The crash happened around 11:30 p.m. The rider was taken to a nearby hospital, where he later died. Police have not publicly identified the man as...

The weekend is here! Check out these fun events happening around the Valley from March 27 through 29.

At 5-foot-2, Helen Iversen might seem small in stature. But after years of caring for others, those who know her say she’s a giant. Iversen, a resident of Fellowship Square on Brown Road in Mesa, recently turned 100. She was born the youngest of nine children on a homestead...

When Tom and Teresa Eubanks went to O’ahu for their 20th anniversary, the adventure “churned” into something bigger — a business idea. The couple went to a frozen yogurt shop on the island for the first time and loved the concept and lively atmosphere. “Right then,...

Families at Scales Technology Academy and Holdeman Elementary are bringing science and engineering home with new at‑home STEM kits. The kits, distributed by Tempe Elementary Schools, include a storybook, bilingual activity guide, and materials for hands‑on building challenges. Each activity encourages kids to design,...

EPD: Man arrested after road rage incident escalates to shooting at Village Green apartments.

Cat lovers of the Valley are getting a new spot to meet some furry friends. PHX Cat Cafe has opened a second location in north Phoenix, offering more space for its resident felines to interact with locals who can’t get enough of them. The 8,200-square-foot space at 4330 W....

Dozens of record highs will be in jeopardy across the Southwest in places like Phoenix, Las Vegas, Sacramento and Reno through the weekend. A much needed pattern change will bring cooler and wetter weather back to the Western U.S. next week. Here’s the latest.

Mesa is celebrating America’s 250th birthday by helping residents plant 250 Liberty Trees across the city. On Saturday, March 28, 2026, from 9 AM to noon, Mesa residents served by SRP can pick up two free trees at Skyline Park (655 S Crismon Rd) during the Mesa Shade Tree Event. These “Liberty Trees” symbolize...

A 38-year-old woman is accused of a violent crime spree that began with a daytime carjacking at a Chandler high school. Raven White faces felony charges, including armed robbery and aggravated assault, after police tracked her down in the desert within 24 hours of the initial crime.