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Mesa Police officers arrest suspect in shooting that killed man at Mesa gas station
According to police, 30-year-old Jose Gutierrez was shot and killed while inside a truck at a Circle K near Gilbert and McKellips Roads. The suspect, identified as 20-year-old Adam Gomez, has been arrested by police.
Arizona men accused of using stolen construction equipment to steal ATMs
Three men accused of using stolen construction equipment to steal ATMs in Mesa and Tempe have been arrested.
Wounded veteran, his family gifted brand-new Mesa home, mortgage-free
An injured veteran and his family turned the key and unlocked the door to their new home in Mesa on May 11 after it was gifted to them, mortgage-free.
Man shot by Mesa Police after swinging knife at officer, department says
Police say the incident began after the manager of a Circle K located near Gilbert Road and Southern Avenue called them saying that a man threatened to kill him.
Here are the top 25 most overvalued housing markets in the US
Homes in 97% of cities in America are overvalued, according to Moody’s Analytics, with the most overvalued markets seeing homes priced at 50% to 70% more than they’re worth. But how long will this last?
Pet project: Mesa students write letters convincing people to adopt shelter dogs
Caroline Chung teaches social studies and English to fifth and sixth graders at the Mesa Academy for advanced Studies. While studying persuasive writing and marketing, she had an idea.
Salt River Tubing opens on April 30 for 2022 season: What to know before you go
Opening day is April 30, and the Salt River will be open daily from 9 a.m. until 6:30 p.m. as weather allows.
1989 Mesa cold case solved using advanced DNA and fingerprint tech; suspect arrested in Colorado
A cold case is now solved after more than three decades and a Mesa man has been arrested for the murder of a young woman.
Video: Suspect follows 84-year-old woman home from bank, then police say he robs her
An 84-year-old woman says she was followed home from the bank and then robbed. It was all caught on her security camera. "I learned some lessons, yes. I learned, but he’s not going to make me a victim. I’m not afraid to leave my house, I’m not afraid to drive my car."
Tempe Marketplace barricade situation: Incident ends in Target parking lot with woman being detained
Mesa and Tempe police officers were working to get a person who they say was barricaded in an RV at Tempe Marketplace to surrender on Tuesday after they reportedly assaulted a park ranger. The investigation is over a woman was detained.
Crews battled fire at Mesa apartment complex
The fire happened in the area of Dobson and Guadalupe Roads, and there does appear to be some damages.
45 residents displaced after Mesa apartment fire
Dozens of firefighters were called to an apartment complex in Mesa at Country Club Drive and McKellips Road. The roof of one of the apartment buildings was collapsing as crews fought the flames. Two people were transported to the hospital with minor injuries. Mesa FD says 45 residents are displaced and are working with emergency services investigators are now working to determine what caused the fire.
Multiple people displaced following apartment fire in Mesa
A fire damaged part of a Mesa apartment complex near University and Mesa drives. About a dozen people were displaced from their homes.
Mesa Police Lieutenant, neighbor save man from apartment fire who wasn't able to escape on his own
Body camera footage was released from a Mesa Police officer responding to an apartment fire and saving a man’s life with the help from a neighbor.
Mesa bakery donates money to support fellow bakery in Ukraine
A Mesa bakery is working to support another bakery in Kiev, Ukraine, which is working to give out free bread to those in need.
Man hit, killed by car while crossing light rail tracks in Mesa
Police say Aaron Conger, 40, and a woman were illegally crossing the light rail tracks when Conger tripped and fell over the light rail curb. When the woman tried to help Conger to his feet, a car swerved narrowly missing the couple. A second car then hit them.
Fallen Salt River EMT, Globe firefighter remembered by community and former coach
Loved ones and former teammates of fallen Salt River EMT and Globe firefighter have shared photos and admiration of Brendan Bessee days after his tragic passing while responding to an emergency call on April 8.
Volunteers worked hard on 'home away from home' for people getting cancer treatments in the Phoenix area
The home, which was donated by Christopher Todd Communities, will be used as part of a home away from home program for a cancer hospital in the Phoenix area.
Close call: Luggage rack debris pierces Mesa officer's windshield on US 60
The road debris hit the Mesa officer's unmarked SUV near US 60 and 32nd Street on April 9.