Fireworks spark apartment fire in Mesa, officials say
MESA, AZ (AZFamily) — Fireworks started an apartment fire in the East Valley on Saturday, according to Mesa fire officials.
Jul 5, 2026Open source
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![Making every taxpayer dollar count Mesa was recently named Arizona’s best-run city and ranked among the top 10 best-run large cities in America. That recognition means a lot to us because it measures what residents […]](https://azcapitoltimes.com/files/2026/05/Competative-Primary-304x162.jpg)
Making every taxpayer dollar count
Mesa is focused on creating a strong, resilient and economically prosperous future by protecting taxpayer dollars, maintaining top-notch services and plannin...
Jul 3, 2026Open source
Mesa father accused of leaving disabled son in tub for weeks; family says he refused help
A Mesa father is accused of leaving his disabled adult son in the bathtub for weeks, who was described as “extremely emaciated” and with severe wounds.
Jul 2, 2026Open source
U.S. Marshals rescue child from alleged trafficking operation at Olympia homeless encampment
Authorities have rescued a child reported missing from Mesa, Arizona, who may have been a victim of sex trafficking here locally.
Jun 29, 2026Open source
Child reported missing out of Arizona found in Olympia’s ‘Jungle’ encampment
A child reported missing out of Mesa, Arizona in May has been found safe in Olympia.
Jun 29, 2026Open source
Eyeing upcoming elections, Arizona activists want their city officials to stand up to ICE
Mesa’s partnership with ICE has emerged as a major fault line in the July elections, as organizers work to limit local collaboration.
Jun 26, 2026Open source
Brazen porch pirate stole 20 packages worth $3,000 from Arizona homes, police say
Luan Nguyen, 28, was arrested on June 9 by the City of Mesa Police Department after he allegedly began his four-month stealing spree of packages on March 27.
Jun 18, 2026Open source
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Arizona Attorney General Kris Mays and Secretary of State Adrian Fontes held a listening session with a delegation from Fort Mojave Mesa Fire District and Fo...
Jun 8, 2026Open source
Lady FZS Nations Team members
Three Lady FZS Nations Team members make walking tacos to-go at CSKT Tribal Complex to raise funds to attend the Native American Junior Nationals basketball...
Jun 5, 2026Open source
Sean D. Connelly, 68
Sean Danahy Connelly, 68, passed away peacefully in his sleep at home in Mesa, Arizona, on June 1, 2026.
Jun 5, 2026Open source
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Arizona Supreme Court rules on election administration responsibilities in Maricopa County Maricopa County...
Arizona Supreme Court rules on election administration responsibilities in Maricopa County Maricopa County officials have been debating over election respons...
Jul 8, 2026Open source
Records: Arizona man sought Trump pardon after threatening sheriff
A man accused of threatening to kill Maricopa County Sheriff Jerry Sheridan in a series of online posts also ranted about the FBI and sought "full presidenti...
Jul 7, 2026Open source
Former Arizona Wildcat Peat credits Tommy Lloyd for early progress with Suns
Phoenix Suns rookie and ex-Arizona Wildcat Koa Peat is earning rave reviews, with coaches and teammates praising his leadership, basketball IQ and maturity j...
Jul 7, 2026Open source
Shoppers at north Phoenix Fry’s get free groceries from Surprise Squad
With grocery prices still straining family budgets across Arizona, a routine trip to the store can feel like a weekly stress test.
Jul 7, 2026Open source
An Arizona man was found dead, tied to his wheelchair. A suspect in the case died in jail days later.
An Arizona man was found dead, tied to his wheelchair. A suspect in the case died in jail days later.
Jul 7, 2026Open source
Protect Education Act one step closer to Arizona ballot
PHOENIX (KVOA) - A plan to have Arizonans weigh in on the future of education scholarship accounts in the state is one step closer to reality after hundreds...
Jul 7, 2026Open source
Helena neighbors: Obituaries for July 6
Margaret "Maggie" Cowan, 81, passed peacefully in her sleep on June 27, 2026, in Goodyear, AZ. Born April 25, 1945, in NM, Maggie spent her ch…
Jul 7, 2026Open source
Portion of Loop 202 closed in Tempe
TEMPE, AZ (AZFamily) — A portion of Loop 202 is closed in Tempe after a vehicle fire, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation.
Jul 6, 2026Open source
I-10 in Phoenix reopens after crash
A portion of Interstate 10 near Loop 202 is closed in Phoenix, according to officials with the Arizona Department of Transportation.
Jul 6, 2026Open source
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Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill has cut food assistance for millions of Americans
SNAP benefits have plummeted by half in Arizona a year after President Donald Trump’s signature legislation.
Jul 8, 2026Open source
An Alternative Attic Fire Tactic for Fire Departments
Daniel Burke explains why the Tucson, AZ, Fire Department developed a new tactic for fighting attic fires and the details of the operation.
Jul 8, 2026Open source
Nearly half apprehended at chaotic July 4th in Newport Beach came from Arizona, data shows
The age of everyone cited or arrested ranges from 13 to 39. The data also shows 316 people were cited for misdemeanors and 37 were arrested, including 25 juv...
Jul 7, 2026Open source
Nearly half apprehended at chaotic July 4th in Newport Beach came from Arizona, data shows
The age of everyone cited or arrested ranges from 13 to 39. The data also shows 316 people were cited for misdemeanors and 37 were arrested, including 25 juv...
Jul 7, 2026Open source
Longtime LHUSD Board Member Jo Navaretta leaves behind legacy in Havasu education
Jo Navaretta, who served 24 years on the Lake Havasu Unified School District Governing Board and was instrumental in bringing Arizona State University to Lak...
Jul 7, 2026Open source
Mayes settles voucher lawsuit that challenged documentation requirements
Parents who purchase supplementary educational materials through Arizona’s K-12 school voucher program don’t have to prove that those materials were nece...
Jul 7, 2026Open source
Arizona Daily Star on this date: July 7
The Supreme Court's birthright citizenship decision was about more than immigration, this opinion argues. It says Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson's opinion hig...
Jul 7, 2026Open source
Arizona captures its 1st Big 12 Commissioner's Cup after banner year on, off the field
The 2025-26 sports calendar is coming to a close for the Arizona Wildcats, so the Star's Justin Spears and Michael Lev hand out (virtual) awards to the best...
Jul 7, 2026Open source
Arizona football, basketball to don Monster Energy jersey patches as part of $1M deal
The Big 12 announced a multiyear partnership with Monster Energy. The agreement includes cobranded jersey patches and on-field logos for football and basketb...
Jul 7, 2026Open source
Sunnvale Fire near Dudleyville reaches 90% containment
DUDLEYVILLE, Ariz. (KVOA) - The Sunnvale Fire that burned six acres less than one mile northwest of Dudleyville has reached 90% containment, according to the...
Jul 7, 2026Open source
Monsoon rain can lead to mold growth, health risks for Arizona homeowners
Monsoon storms may bring relief from extreme heat, but the moisture left behind can create a health hazard inside homes.
Jul 7, 2026Open source
Today in History: Sandra Day O’Connor nominated to Supreme Court
On July 7, 1981, President Ronald Reagan announced he was nominating Arizona Judge Sandra Day O’Connor to become the first female justice on the U.S. Supre...
Jul 7, 2026Open source
A toddler was found in a pool and declared dead. He's alive and his parents could be charged
Police say an Arizona toddler discovered in a backyard pool in February was declared dead at a hospital but later discovered to be alive.
Jul 7, 2026Open source
Mohave County will debut new ballot paper with added security measures in July primary
Officials in Mohave County, Arizona, walked into a public meeting last year with bad news for their bosses
Jul 7, 2026Open source
A year after Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill, Arizona Democrats warn coverage losses are mounting
One Big Beautiful Bill Arizona healthcare: 121,000 have dropped ACA plans and 300,000 lost SNAP a year after Trump signed the law
Jul 7, 2026Open source
Former University of Arizona basketball player arrested on fraud charges
Former University of Arizona standout Kerr Kriisa was arrested on federal fraud charges last week and has been accused of conning at least two victims out of...
Jul 7, 2026Open source
Medicaid funding restored for Planned Parenthood in Arizona
Arizonans enrolled in the state's Medicaid program are eligible for non-abortion services through Planned Parenthood again.
Jul 7, 2026Open source
Firefighters help contain Pocket Fire while protecting their own communities
People who live in the area just south of Flagstaff told Arizona’s Family that they sleep better now, thanks to the work of local firefighters.
Jul 7, 2026Open source
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Mesa is in Maricopa County, Arizona.
Region: Arizona
ZIP Codes
85201, 85202, 85203, 85204, 85205, 85206, 85207, 85208, 85209, 85210, 85211, 85212, 85213, 85214, 85215, 85216, 85274, 85275, 85277
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Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill has cut food assistance for millions of Americans
SNAP benefits have plummeted by half in Arizona a year after President Donald Trump’s signature legislation.
Jul 8, 2026Open source
An Alternative Attic Fire Tactic for Fire Departments
Daniel Burke explains why the Tucson, AZ, Fire Department developed a new tactic for fighting attic fires and the details of the operation.
Jul 8, 2026Open source
Arizona Supreme Court rules on election administration responsibilities in Maricopa County Maricopa County...
Arizona Supreme Court rules on election administration responsibilities in Maricopa County Maricopa County officials have been debating over election respons...
Jul 8, 2026Open source
Nearly half apprehended at chaotic July 4th in Newport Beach came from Arizona, data shows
The age of everyone cited or arrested ranges from 13 to 39. The data also shows 316 people were cited for misdemeanors and 37 were arrested, including 25 juv...
Jul 7, 2026Open source
Nearly half apprehended at chaotic July 4th in Newport Beach came from Arizona, data shows
The age of everyone cited or arrested ranges from 13 to 39. The data also shows 316 people were cited for misdemeanors and 37 were arrested, including 25 juv...
Jul 7, 2026Open source
Longtime LHUSD Board Member Jo Navaretta leaves behind legacy in Havasu education
Jo Navaretta, who served 24 years on the Lake Havasu Unified School District Governing Board and was instrumental in bringing Arizona State University to Lak...
Jul 7, 2026Open source
Mayes settles voucher lawsuit that challenged documentation requirements
Parents who purchase supplementary educational materials through Arizona’s K-12 school voucher program don’t have to prove that those materials were nece...
Jul 7, 2026Open source
Arizona Daily Star on this date: July 7
The Supreme Court's birthright citizenship decision was about more than immigration, this opinion argues. It says Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson's opinion hig...
Jul 7, 2026Open source
Records: Arizona man sought Trump pardon after threatening sheriff
A man accused of threatening to kill Maricopa County Sheriff Jerry Sheridan in a series of online posts also ranted about the FBI and sought "full presidenti...
Jul 7, 2026Open source
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33.4317400, -111.8469310
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