Family says 8-year-old Mesa girl in child abuse case has died

The grandmother of eight-year-old Marlai Smith, who police say was abused by her mother and mother's ex-boyfriend, has died after an incident on Sept. 19.

$8 million available for Mesa residents who need rent, utility bill assistance

As COVID-19 relief funding dries up in some places, Mesa's mayor says they have the money -- and lots of it -- available to those who need help the most.

Seven people, including four children, injured in Mesa car crash

Mesa fire crews responded to a crash on Lindsay and University Drive on Sept. 19. One person is critically injured.

U.S. Marshals: 2-year-old abducted girl found safe following officer-involved shooting

According to Mesa police, Ezmeralda Tineo was last seen on Sept. 17 at 10:30 p.m. near Val Vista Drive and Baseline Road. Police say she was taken by her biological father, Esau Tineo, who does not have custodial rights.

Thrifty Thursday: American Discount Foods in Mesa
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American Discount Foods in Mesa offers fresh produce without breaking the bank. FOX 10 photojournalist Tom Fergus went to check out their deals.

Mesa students return to school for first day of in person learning
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Like many school districts, students in Mesa have had to take classes virtually due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. FOX 10's Steve Nielsen reports.

Mesa Public Schools begin in-person learning on Sept. 14
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After weeks of COVID-19 numbers trending down in Arizona, more Valley schools are reopening for in-person learning. Mesa is one of those districts and Superintendent Dr. Andi Fourlis spoke to FOX 10's Steve Nielsen about the district's return to in-person learning.

Some Mesa Public Schools students to return to in-person learning next week

About 60% of students in the East Valley school district have chosen to return to a modified form of in-person learning, which starts on September 14.

Suspect arrested after barricade situation in Mesa
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A suspect was arrested following a barricade situation on the morning of Sept. 8 in Mesa near Power Road and Main Street. There were no reported injuries, however, police have not released any further information at this time.

BowForYourFro: Mesa mom turns love of hair bows into business
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Rena Wallace was a single mother of four when she tragically lost her oldest child. She adopted a baby girl and would get compliments when she put a bow on her daughter's hair -- so she turned her love of hair bows into a business. https://www.etsy.com/shop/BowForYourFro?ref=seller=platform-mcnav

Arizona schools mull in-person class with declines in COVID-19 cases

While many Arizona counties are cleared to transition their schools to some form of in-person learning, school districts are handling their return to class differently.

Parents and students spread love to Mesa educators with a 'heart attack'

Mesa educators were shown support by way of colorful, paper hearts being spread throughout the district office from parents and students.

Mom and son reported missing out of Mesa are 'OK,' police say

A mother and her son went missing from their Mesa, Arizona home on Aug. 18, and family is worried for their safety. The mother called the department saying they are "OK" on Aug. 23.