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Man in wheelchair dies after being hit by garbage truck near Mesa
MESA, AZ (AZFamily) — A man has been killed after being hit by a garbage truck Wednesday morning near Mesa. The crash happened around 10:15 a.m. near Broadway and Ellsworth roads. According to the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office, deputies arrived to find a man with serious injuries lying in the road. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
Family claims student was bullied for weeks before confrontation where she was tackled by an Arizona police officer
MESA, Ariz. — For nearly a week, a Mesa family has questioned how their daughter and sister turned from a victim to a suspect. “I have not heard or spoken to by daughter since she’s been locked up,” said Tara Adams. Since Friday, her 17-year-old daughter Tyra...
Two arrested after trash fire spreads to home
TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - The Pinal County Sheriff’s Office says two men are facing charges for starting a fire that likely destroyed their neighbor’s home. PCSO says they responded to a house fire Tuesday, April 23 near north Pava Lane and east Rolling Ridge Road in San Tan Valley.
Parents, students demand accountability from Chandler Unified School District on teen violence
CHANDLER, AZ (AZFamily) — During the Chandler Unified School District’s Board meeting Wednesday night, parents and students demanded action against teen violence and district accountability. During public comment, a Basha High School student claimed she’s been bullied, not by students, but by school staff. Later, another student...
Gilbert Man Charged with Second-Degree Murder of 18-Year-Old Stephen Jacobo to Appear in Mesa Court
Joe Rim, the 21-year-old Gilbert man charged with second-degree murder in the 2022 death of Mesa teenager Stephen Jacobo, is slated to appear in court on April 29. The anticipated court date comes after a prolonged wait for justice by Jacobo's family following the fatal shooting that occurred at an apartment near Southern Avenue and Dobson Road in Mesa.
Bald Eagle pair finds homes in Mesa, Gilbert
A pair of Bald Eagles has landed in Gilbert and Mesa. During the last few months, area birders have spotted a possibly mating pair of the majestic birds on a platform at the Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch and on a telephone pole near a pond in Greenfield Park, Mesa.
Arizona Registrar of Contractors ‘revokes’ flooring company’s license
PHOENIX (AZFamily) —The company’s name is Healthy Home Flooring, but its business track record isn’t healthy at all. Just in the past 4 months, Healthy Home Flooring has racked up 18 complaints with the Arizona Registrar of Contractors. So, the agency has put them out of business by revoking their license.
April 22 is now 'Andretti Day' in Chandler. Racing icon Mario Andretti honored at track
Mario Andretti is one of the icons of motorsports. Only two drivers ever have won races in Formula One, NASCAR IndyCar and the World Sportscar Championship, and Andretti is one of them. While he was born in Italy and later immigrated to the United States, Andretti has deep ties to Arizona. Those ties...
Owners of troubled Mesa assisted living facility give temporary control to third-party receiver
MESA, AZ (AZFamily) — The owners of an assisted living facility in Mesa that’s facing disturbing allegations of abuse and fraud have agreed to temporarily relinquish control. Heritage Village Assisted Living will be under the control of a “third party receiver” as part of a joint agreement with...
Gilbert mayoral candidate drops out of race amid 'Goons,' financial fraud controversy
Shane Krauser withdrew his candidacy for Gilbert mayor amid scrutiny over election challenges, connections with the "Gilbert Goons" and a history of financial fraud. Krauser submitted a candidate statement of voluntary withdrawal Wednesday morning, the Gilbert town clerk confirmed. The statement of withdrawal also states he will not run as a write-in...
Savannah Bananas baseball team playing in Mesa this week
PEORIA, AZ — The Savannah Bananas are back!. The team is known for its fun circus-like antics — and the internet goes crazy for them!. The Bananas say about themselves: "We are not your typical baseball team. We are different. We take chances. We toe the line. We test the rules. We challenge the way things are supposed to be."
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