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MESA, AZ — Mesa Public Schools leaders say they are taking a hard look at why 1,647 high school students left the district last school year, acknowledging feedback that points to concerns about school culture, teaching quality and student safety. Findings from a recent survey by educational research firm...

A Friday morning hike at Phoenix’s Hole-in-the-Rock ended with a technical extraction after a woman fell and injured her lower leg. Firefighters combined rope systems, ground ladders and a big-wheel stretcher to move her from the rocky trail to an ambulance. She was later hospitalized in stable condition. Crews...

Emergency crews rescued a 10-year-old boy off Camelback Mountain late Saturday morning after he suffered a heat-related illness while hiking with his family, authorities said. Firefighters responded around 11 a.m. to the Echo Canyon Trailhead following reports of a child experiencing a medical emergency on the trail. U

What started in 2011 as a small backyard gathering of creative minds has officially reached a historic milestone. Junk in the Trunk Vintage Market is celebrating its 15th anniversary as it returns to WestWorld of Scottsdale September 18–20, 2026. For a decade and a half, the Junk in the Trunk has inspired a loyal commu

Not every great restaurant announces itself with fanfare, and Lucky’s Burgers & Shakes in Phoenix has clearly never felt the need to try. It sits in a strip mall, looking completely unbothered by the fact that it might be serving some of the best burgers in the entire state of Arizona.

Tucked inside a quiet strip mall in Mesa, Arizona, Zur Kate German Restaurant is a hidden gem that transports you straight to the heart of Bavaria. Since opening its doors in 1983, this cozy eatery has been serving up hearty, authentic German dishes that keep locals coming back year after year.

CHANDLER, AZ — A Chandler resident says he has seen several drivers ignore school bus stop arms recently, making him question whether the law is being enforced. "I was being a little bit facetious or sarcastic when I said, 'Is there a law here?', I know there is really a law here, we just don't apply to the law," Paul

PHOENIX (AZFamily) — An Extreme Heat Warning remains in effect through Monday, and First Alert Days continue through then as well. Please stay hydrated and avoid prolonged outdoor activities during the hottest part of the day. Highs today are forecast to reach 116 degrees, which would tie the record...

CHANDLER, AZ (AZFamily) — Jakob Butturff, an eight-time Professional Bowlers Association Tour champion who called the Valley home, died unexpectedly Friday. He was 32. The PBA announced his death Friday. No cause of death was given. Born and raised in Las Vegas, Butturff also lived in the Phoenix area...

Richmond County officials have told us that the two males who were wanted for questioning in connection with the homicide that occurred on Broad Street Thursday morning are in custody.