Facial recognition software helps identifiy Mesa woman in Tempe light rail stabbing
Police identified 34-year-old Allante Wallace, a Sky Harbor Airport employee, as the suspect who stabbed a woman on a light rail train last week, using surveillance video and her MVD photo.
Mesa school’s playground incident becomes a nightmare
For a 12-year-old Mesa boy, hanging out with friends during recess one school day in September last year has turned into an on-going ordeal for his family. The sixth grader said he was approached by another Porter Elementary School student, 11, who was in his homeroom and some of his classes but did not associate...
Valley family fights for a proper Jewish burial
PARADISE VALLEY, Ariz. — It is said in the Jewish religion, “life is a journey and death a destination." It’s true. Like it or not, and for all of you reading this, hopefully not for a long time… but we are all headed to that ultimate destination.
California-based Mendocino Farms opens first location in Arizona
SCOTTSDALE, AZ (AZFamily) — A trendy fast-casual sandwich and salad restaurant from California is opening shop in Arizona!. Mendocino Farms opened its first Arizona location in the Gainey Ranch area of Scottsdale on Tuesday. It’s located near Scottsdale and Doubletree Ranch roads. The restaurant is a hit with...
This Small Restaurant In Mesa, Arizona Has Unexpectedly Delicious Seafood
I know, I used to raise an eyebrow, too. My friends still tease me about driving to the coast for a “proper” fish taco. Then I found this cozy, family-run restaurant in Mesa that completely changed the game. From the moment I walked in, the friendly owner greeted me like an old friend and recommended the daily...
Longtime Tempe breakfast spot reopens after closing in 2024 due to fire
PHOENIX — U.S. Egg is making its comeback. After a kitchen fire forced the longtime Tempe breakfast spot to shut its doors in October 2024, the restaurant is hosting a grand opening ceremony on Wednesday. The restaurant is located near Baseline Road and Mill Avenue, which is three miles...
Former students blast Grand Canyon University over ‘worthless degrees’
PHOENIX (CN) — Grand Canyon University defended itself Tuesday in a class action claiming it deceives students into enrolling in useless degree programs that don’t meet common accreditation and licensure requirements. Katie Ogdon, a resident of Fresno, California, says she enrolled in Phoenix-based GCU’s Master of...
Arizona couple says man tried to steal package with fake ID
PHOENIX — Residents in an Arcadia neighborhood are on edge after a person allegedly used a fake identification card to try to claim a package from a FedEx driver, prompting a police investigation. Brooklyn Beyler said a FedEx driver approached her to report that someone had posed as her...
Authorities identify suspect killed in Apache Junction police shooting
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — The suspect shot and killed by Apache Junction police over the weekend has been identified by investigators, who now say he was holding a black BB gun. On Tuesday, Mesa PD, as part of the East Valley Critical Incident Response Team, identified the suspect in Saturday’s deadly police shooting as...
9 Enormous Thrift Stores In Arizona That’ll Turn $40 Into A Full Shopping Spree
Looking for huge thrift stores in Arizona where your money goes further?. These 9 enormous thrift stores offer amazing deals and endless treasures to discover!. 1. Uptown Cheapskate Chandler (Chandler) Walking into this place feels like stepping into a treasure chest that someone organized really, really well. The...

















