Mesa City Council OKs controversial Lehi project
A 41 single-family home development proposed for northwest Mesa got the greenlight despite concerns such as with density and claims that neighborhood notification was lacking. Council last week voted 5-2 to approve Brighton Homes’ project on 6.5 acres at McKellips Road and Center Street. The city’s Planning and...
Gun Violence Claims One Life, Leaves Two Critically Injured in Separate Arizona Shootings in...
Tragedy struck in two separate Arizona neighborhoods this weekend as gun violence erupted, leaving one man dead and two others in grave condition following shootings at apartment complexes in Tempe and Maryvale. Police in Tempe responded to a call on Friday afternoon near Curry and Scottsdale roads, arriving at a...
Sentencing hearing begins for serial killer convicted of brutal crime spree
Cleophus Cooksey Jr., accused of killing eight people over a three-week span in late 2017, listens during his trial in Maricopa County Superior Court, May 5, 2025, in Phoenix, Ariz. (Mark Henle/The Arizona Republic via AP, Pool, File ) The Arizona Republic The sentencing phase for Cleophus Cooksey Jr., 43, convicted...
The Enormous Outlet Mall In Arizona Where You Can Build A New Wardrobe For...
Arizona’s desert landscape hides a fashion oasis where your dollars stretch further than you ever thought possible. The Outlets at Anthem in North Phoenix isn’t just a shopping center—it’s a bargain hunter’s paradise where designer dreams come true without the nightmare price tags. I’ve always...
The Massive Flea Market In Arizona Where You Can Fill A Whole Cart For...
Tucked away in the sun-drenched landscape of Mesa, Arizona lies a bargain hunter’s paradise where your dollars stretch further than you ever thought possible. The Mesa Market Place Swap Meet stands as a monument to the art of the deal, a place where thirty bucks can fill a shopping cart with treasures that would cost...
Arizona cities are taking different approaches to regulate large water users like data centers
A number of Arizona cities have adopted rules restricting water deliveries to users who use a lot of water. Many of these cities have done this recently — including Tucson this summer — but Chandler approved its ordinance a decade ago. The notion of large water users is...
At Least 4 People Dead, Multiple Missing as ‘Unthinkable’ Flash Floods Hit Arizona
At least four people have died, and dozens more are reported missing following severe flooding in Arizona, authorities said. After intense rainfall on Friday, Sept. 26, three residents of Globe were found dead amid floodwaters. Mayor Al Gameros described the situation as an “unthinkable, devastating” event in a...
Bear runs loose in Arizona grocery store
ORO VALLEY, Ariz — A bear made an unexpected visit to Fry's grocery store on Oracle Road in Oro Valley this morning. The bear entered the store briefly, causing a stir among shoppers and staff. Fortunately, no one was injured during the incident. The bear was reportedly last seen...
Fourth man sentenced in Phoenix drug-trafficking operation
A 48-year-old man has been sentenced to more than 15 years in prison for conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine as part of a drug-trafficking operation based in Phoenix, authorities said.
Search continues for vehicle in deadly hit-and-run | Silent Witness
Police are still searching for the driver and vehicle involved in a hit-and-run on June 9, 2023 near 27th Avenue and Weldon Avenue, that left a 16-year-old girl dead.
