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Man found dead in Mesa home, MCSO investigating
MESA, Ariz. — A 29-year-old man was found dead inside a Mesa residence on May 7 and the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office is investigating the incident as a possible homicide. Deputies were dispatched to a residence near Main Street and Sossaman Road and found Donminique Begay deceased. Homicide detectives...
Maricopa Residents Invited to Participate in Public Meetings for Anderson Farms PAD Amendment
The City of Maricopa could be seeing changes to the Anderson Farms area, and citizens have a chance to weigh in. A major amendment to the existing Anderson Farms Planned Area Development (PAD) district has been proposed. The project site sits at the southeast corner of W. Bowlin Rd. and N. Hartman Rd. within the city's incorporated limits, according to the City of Maripoca.
Orange tabby kitten rescued from ceiling at 2 weeks old now ready for adoption, AHS says
PHOENIX — A kitten rescued from the ceiling of a Mesa apartment is ready to go home with her "furever" family. The fluffy orange tabby has been named Nala by her rescuers at the Arizona Humane Society. >> Download the 12News app for the latest local breaking news straight...
Former girlfriend remembers man killed in fire
A woman with a broken heart was standing right out front of the charred home in Mesa on May 9. “I’m not going to have him to talk to you about this,” said Amy Perille, the victim's former girlfriend. FOX 10's Brian Webb has more.
Fatal crash involving Valley Metro bus closes Loop 202 in Tempe for several hours
State troopers said a 61-year-old man died after the vehicle he was driving crashed into a Valley Metro bus Thursday night on the Loop 202 in Tempe. A Valley Metro bus suffering mechanical issues was stopped in the westbound HOV lane of the Loop 202 near Scottsdale Road when a Ford Ranger pickup truck crashed into the bus at 11:31 p.m., Department of Public Safety spokesperson Bart Graves said.
Chandler school district to launch high school program about semiconductors
The Chandler Unified School District plans to launch a new high school-level career and technical education program in semiconductor manufacturing, the first of its kind in Arizona. It's an effort to help meet the workforce demands of a growing industry in the East Valley and the state. ...
Preston Lord murder suspects due in court
William Hines, Talyn Vigil, Taylor Sherman, Dominic Turner, Treston Billey, Talan Renner and Jacob Meisner face murder and kidnapping charges in the death of Lord, 16, who was assaulted during a Halloween party on Oct. 28, 2023, in Queen Creek. Lord died at the hospital two days later.
As Valley cities prepare for dangerous heat, Mesa is increasing help for seniors
Many cities across the Valley are seeing an increasing number of older individuals becoming homeless. And with summer heat on the way, it’s important to find ways to keep this population safe. Lindsey Balinkie is with the city of Mesa. She oversees the office of homeless solutions. "Over the...
Martin Lawrence Returns To Stand-Up With 36-City Comedy Tour
Comedy legend Martin Lawrence has just announced that he will be returning to stand-up for his first tour in nearly a decade!. According to an exclusive report from TMZ, Lawrence’s “Y’all Know What It Is!” tour will kick off in Chandler, Arizona on July 20 and will run through April 2025.
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