Heat returns to the Valley as several daily records at risk
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Our stretch of First Alert Weather Days begins today through Sunday as we continue to track temperatures around 20 degrees above average for this time of the year. We will also likely be breaking daytime high temperature records for the next three days at least. Look...
2 taken to hospital after I-17 crash involving several vehicles
PHOENIX — A crash reported Friday near Deer Valley Road on Interstate 17 resulted in two people being taken to a hospital. The Arizona Department of Public Safety said the incident involved several vehicles, including a commercial semi truck, near milepost 216 in the freeway's southbound lanes. ADOT camera...
The Arizona Bakery Where Pot Pies Are the Real Main Event
Tucked away at 6731 E Brown Rd in Mesa, Arizona, PIEfection Mesa is the kind of bakery that stops you in your tracks the moment you catch a whiff of its golden, buttery crusts. With a 4.5-star rating and hundreds of loyal fans, this spot has earned a serious reputation for crafting pot pies and sweet pies that taste...
3 Phoenix men indicted on fraud, trafficking charges tied to gang ring
The Arizona Attorney General's Office said the men had ties to the West Side City Crips and were members of the "Money Dream Team."
Mesa Public Schools cuts dozens of jobs across district
MESA, Ariz. — Mesa Public Schools eliminated several job positions this week as the large school district grapples with enrollment issues. During a meeting on Feb. 26, the district's Governing Board approved a personnel item that included a "reduction in force" for 50 positions. The reduction takes effect on May 22...
Mesa teen allegedly planned to carry out mass casualty incidents at school and mosque,...
PHOENIX — A 15-year-old Mesa teen is in custody after he allegedly planned a racially motivated attack at a school and a mosque, according to the Mesa Police Department. The FBI notified Mesa police on Feb. 18 that the teen was making racially motivated online threats to “potentially carry out a mass casualty...
Reservations open for 1st Arizona location of Michelin-star restaurant
Dumpling lovers, rejoice. Din Tai Fung, a world-renowned Taiwanese restaurant, whose original Hong Kong location earned a Michelin star, has announced the opening date for its highly anticipated Arizona debut. Din Tai Fung's first ever Arizona restaurant will begin a reservation-only soft opening phase on March 12....
Gilbert boy’s 911 call leads to quick arrest after e-bike stolen
Gilbert police have arrested 2 people accused of robbing the 12-year-old at gunpoint. Micaela Marshall reports.
Port of Subs Announces Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Mesa, AZ — Port of Subs is thrilled to announce the grand opening and ribbon cutting event of its newest location in Mesa, AZ, scheduled for March 12th, 2026.The event will take place at 1316 S. Sossaman Rd beginning at 4:00pm. Attendees will have the opportunity to see the newest Port of Subs location with state of...
The One Road in the Northwest Valley Every Local Avoids During Rush Hour
If you’ve ever lived in Phoenix or spent any real time in the northwest valley, you already know the feeling. It starts with a glance at the clock. Then a sigh. Then that familiar, sinking realization: it’s rush hour, and you forgot to take a different route. There’s one road locals know better than to […]

















