Mesa AZ

The desert sun beats down relentlessly outside, but inside the Mesa Market Place Swap Meet, a different kind of heat is rising – bargain fever, and it’s gloriously contagious. This sprawling marketplace in Mesa, Arizona isn’t just shopping; it’s a full-contact sport where the trophy is walking out...

QUEEN CREEK, Ariz. — A 7-year-old was taken to the hospital via helicopter from a community pool in Queen Creek, authorities say. Queen Creek police and Queen Creek Fire and Medical responded to a community pool near Carriage Way in Queen Creek for a reported drowning. The patient, a...

MESA, AZ (AZFamily) — No injuries were reported after a car slammed into a convenience store in Mesa on Sunday afternoon. It happened shortly before 3 p.m. at the Water ‘N More store on Higley Road just south of Southern Avenue. According to Mesa police, a small sedan drove over the curb and through the store’s front...

Hidden in Gilbert, Arizona, Caldwell County BBQ has become a mecca for barbecue lovers seeking authentic Texas-style smoked meats. This unassuming restaurant has earned a stellar 4.7-star rating from over 3,100 reviewers who can’t stop raving about their mouthwatering offerings. While their entire menu impresses,...

The priciest home ever listed in Tempe is on the market for $7.25 million. The 6,480-square-foot new home built to look like a resort retreat in Bali is in the Circle G Ranches neighborhood in south Tempe. It has five bedrooms, 5 ½ bathrooms, 14-foot ceilings, white oak floors, a 16-foot kitchen island, two...

Arizona isn’t the first place you’d expect to find Southern-style buffets, but they do exist if you know where to look. Over the past few years, I’ve noticed more spots blending traditional soul food flavors with buffet service, especially around Phoenix and Tucson. Some are full buffets,...

Phoenix firefighters were called to three separate mountain rescues in less than an hour Sunday morning and early afternoon.

Arizona’s food scene is famous for amazing Mexican cuisine, and chimichangas hold a special place in the hearts of local food lovers. Rosa’s Mexican Grill in Mesa has been crafting these deep-fried burritos for over 35 years, becoming a landmark for authentic Baja-style Mexican food. Their hand-made chimichangas have...

Mayor Lisa Borowsky’s suggestion on the Axon issue echoes a 34-year-old Bill Murray movie:. Indeed, after Scottsdale City Council dodged – for the time being, at least – filing a lawsuit, former Councilman Bob Littlefield may be the last hope for those wanting to stop Axon plans to build upwards of 2,000 apartments...

It’s going to cost more for residential and commercial customers to turn on the tap, flush toilets and take out the trash as council is likely to move forward with proposed utility rate hikes. Council on Monday, Sept. 22, is scheduled to act on a Notice of Intent, which...