Mesa Public Schools approves resignation from Superintendent Ember Conley

The Mesa Public Schools Superintendent, Dr. Ember Conley is now officially out of a job after her resignation was approved by the board. 

Suspect hospitalized, no officers hurt in Mesa police shooting

Police say a suspect has been hospitalized in critical condition and no officers are injured following an officer-involved shooting in Mesa.

Valley family, non-profit collecting Christmas gifts for foster kids in honor of late daughter

The countdown is on to help as many kids as possible in foster care have a happy holiday, so that's why Helen's Hope Chest is collecting gifts to give out. During this time of year, it's especially meaningful to them.

NWS confirms tornadoes blew through parts of the Valley

As the day went on, crews with the National Weather Sevice surveyed the damage to determine if it was caused by tornadoes, and late Friday afternoon, officials with NWS confirmed to FOX 10 that tornadoes did blow through three locations in the Valley. One of the locations affected was Roadrunner Park in Phoenix. The other two locations were in Mesa and Gilbert.

Grandma celebrates 4th Thanksgiving with stranger she accidentally texted instead of her grandson

An Arizona grandmother who accidentally sent a text around Thanksgiving to a stranger thinking he was her grandson has formed an unlikely friendship, and the two will now celebrate the holiday together for the fourth year in a row. 

Amidst controversy, many parents attend Mesa Public Schools meeting
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As controversy surrounds a superintendent being put on leave and budget issues mount, parents packed a Mesa Public Schools meeting.

Search for suspect who drilled holes in delivery van gas tanks in Mesa

Police are looking for a person who stole gas by drilling holes in gas tanks of vehicles at a Mesa business. FOX 10's Matt Galka reports.

PD: Man found dead in Mesa park, suspect arrested

Mesa police say a suspect has been arrested after a man was found dead in a park in Mesa.

Attorney General reviewing embezzlement claims against Mesa Public Schools superintendent

Mesa Public Schools put its superintendent, Dr. Ember Conley on paid administrative leave with no explanation. Now, the state Attorney General's Office is reviewing several complaints, including one in which she is accused of embezzlement and theft. 

DPS: Woman dead, another arrested after crash on US-60 in Mesa

The Department of Public Safety says one woman died and another was arrested after a crash on the US-60 in Mesa.

Reports of massive overspending at Mesa Public Schools

Days after the Superintendent of Mesa Public Schools was put on administrative leave, questions remain over why Dr. Ember Conley was removed from her position in the first place.

State Board of Regents to vote on vaping, tobacco product ban at state universities

Vaping has become more popular among young adults and teens, and so far, more than 2,200 cases of lung injuries associated with vaping have been reported in 49 states, including Washington D.C., and 47 deaths have been confirmed.

Mesa firefighters rescue puppy stuck in drain pipe

Firefighters recently responded to a puppy that was stuck in a drain pipe in Mesa after someone reported hearing sounds coming from inside the pipe.

Arizona man pleads guilty to making ammo bought by Vegas shooter

An Arizona man pleaded guilty Tuesday in a U.S. court in Nevada to illegally manufacturing tracer and armor-piercing bullets found in a hotel room where a gunman carried out the Las Vegas Strip massacre two years ago.

Superintendent of Mesa Public Schools placed on administrative leave

According to a spokesperson with Mesa Public Schools, its governing board voted to place Ember Conley on nondisciplinary paid administrative leave at a meeting Monday morning.