Tempe police urge caution after man steals unlocked, running SUV from transit center
TEMPE, Ariz. — The Tempe Police Department is urging residents to lock and turn off their vehicles after a newly released video shows a man stealing an SUV from the Tempe Transit Center. The theft occurred Jan. 26, police said. Investigators said Paulino Romero entered an unlocked, running van...
Friend reflects on ‘genuine, loving’ Tempe man found dead in search
Michael Bayne's disappearance drove dozens of people to search for the 32-year-old who was eventually found lifeless miles from his home in Tempe. His family and friends saw how much Bayne was adored in the days after his last-known whereabouts to the discovery of his remains on Feb. 20 in north Mesa. "Michael just...
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...
Arizona missing persons cases – 2026
Information was supplied by law enforcement and describes only current, active reports of missing persons in the Phoenix-metro area and other cities in Arizona. If you have any details on the whereabouts of these individuals, please contact your local police department or sheriff’s office. For missing persons cases...
New York Buyer Drops $85 Million On Gilbert Shopping Giant
New York-based Irgang Group has shelled out $85 million for Gilbert Gateway Towne Center, a major East Valley shopping hub at the Power Road and Loop 202 interchange. The deal includes roughly 274,000 square feet spread across 13 buildings on about 35.5 acres and closed in a brisk 45-day window, with the buyer lining...
Cheba Hut Planning Two New Locations
Cheba Hut, the “toasted” sandwich restaurant that’s known for its high-quality meals with cheeky names and “munchies”, is expanding its presence in the greater Phoenix area. The fast-casual restaurant is opening a 3,100 square foot spot at 2822 N. 32nd Street in Arcadia by late...
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...
90-degree days in the forecast for Phoenix: Does early 90s signal a hot summer?
Even before the first 90-degree reading is recorded, the outlook has many Valley residents wondering whether this is a preview of a long and brutal summer.
