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MESA, Ariz. - New details are emerging about the Mesa shooting that left a mother of seven dead on Feb. 28. The shooting happened Saturday morning near Ray Road and Inspirian Parkway early Saturday morning. What we know:. The victim was 32-year-old Maria Ernestina Lewis, who often went by Mia.

Outside factors continue to squeeze Mesa’s revenue stream and shape upcoming budget talks in April, when the proposed spending plan will be reviewed. City Council is expected to adopt a budget in June for the fiscal year that begins July 1. The state’s elimination of a rental sales tax,...

The search for Nancy Guthrie is nearing its fifth week as investigators continue to hunt for clues as to the whereabouts of the 84-year-old. The mother of Savannah Guthrie was last seen on Jan. 31 after she failed to show for a church service. As the investigation continues, both the...

Seeing a wild predator in your backyard can send your heart racing, especially when you live in Phoenix. You’re sharing space with desert wildlife that includes one of nature’s most adaptable hunters: the bobcat. While these encounters might feel alarming, understanding how to respond can transform a potentially...

The Phoenix Police Department moved quickly to reassure residents Sunday as news broke of U.S. military casualties in Operation Epic Fury, the ongoing war against Iran. In a public statement, the department acknowledged that international events can create anxiety within local communities. "We want our community to...

Mesa Public Schools to Cut 50 Positions Amid Enrollment Decline. In response to ongoing challenges with decreasing student enrollment, Mesa Public Schools announced plans to cut 50 positions by May. The job reductions will impact roles such as behavioral specialists and instructional coaches. The school district has...

A drug bust in the state of Arizona took a dangerous turn when one of the suspects allegedly opened fire on law enforcement officers. Border Report noted that the shooting occurred in the parking lot of a discount store in west Phoenix, where a Drug Enforcement Administration informant was waiting to receive a...

When I first rolled into Arizona with a craving for something more than a plain old taco, I discovered that the state’s real culinary treasure isn’t tucked away in a desert‑side food truck. It’s waiting on the counters of humble delis, folded between slices of freshly baked bread.

What was supposed to be a routine neighborhood walk turned into a nightmare for Phoenix resident Matt Boiseau, who says he watched a pit bull attack and kill his 5-year-old dog, Charlie, right on the sidewalk. Still reeling from the loss, Boiseau is demanding answers and accountability, saying the attack never should...

PHOENIX – Two Mesa residents were each sentenced to at least a year in prison for defrauding Arizona’s Medicaid agency out of over $3 million, authorities announced Friday. Eric Riley, 39, and Britney Gooch, 38, previously pleaded guilty to health care fraud, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office...