Events, things to do in Phoenix this weekend: March 3-5

Check out the Phoenix Scottish Games, the Italian Festival, the Melrose Street Fair and more happening in the Valley this weekend.

Crime Files: Cockfighting operation busted in Mesa; 4.5M fentanyl pills found in Arizona
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Our top crime stories for the week of Feb. 20: nearly 350 arrests made during human trafficking, sex crimes operation in Phoenix area; Daniel Robinson case updates; major cockfighting operation in Phoenix area dismantled; charges recommended in crash that killed son of Pinal County Sheriff; over 4.5 million fentanyl pills seized by Arizona officials.

Events, things to do in Phoenix this weekend: Feb. 25-27

Check out the Maricopa County Home & Landscape Show, an adults-only event at the Phoenix Children's Museum, the Innings Festival and more happening in the Phoenix area this weekend.

Major cockfighting operation busted in Mesa, property owner arrested

According to Maricopa County deputies, they got a tip on Christmas Eve about a cockfighting event near Mountain Road and Williams Field Roads.

Young Chicago Cubs fans in Arizona for a VIP Spring Training trip
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Three young Chicago Cubs fans from the Windy City are in Arizona for Spring Training. The kids are all suffering from serious medical issues, but their doctors cleared them for the trip, after they learned that they were given VIP access to the team. The fans even had dinner with Cubs players in Mesa on Feb. 23. Reporter Corey McPherrin has more.

Arizona man selling brooms surprised by TikToker after string of counterfeit buyers

A social media sensation known for his once-in-a-lifetime surprises hit the streets of Mesa and surprised a man who many have taken advantage of, causing his family to be evicted from their home.

Chicago Cubs kick off spring training with fan celebration in Mesa
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The Super Bowl has come and gone, but that doesn't mean it's now all quiet on the sports front as the Chicago Cubs kicked off spring training on Feb. 20 with a celebration for fans, where fans living in Arizona, as well as fans visiting Arizona during the spring training season, got a chance to see their favorite players up close. FOX 10's Marissa Sarbak reports.

Paws For Peers: Program that helps others in Mesa is expanding
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The program first began in 2019 as a way to meet the social and emotion needs with Mesa Public Schools students and staff, and the program is on the move, with more dogs than before. FOX 10's Anita Roman reports.

Motorcyclist killed in crash near Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport

The motorcycle was reportedly heading eastbound near Ray Road and Sossaman when a truck made a left turn in front of it, causing the collision.

Driver wanted in deadly Mesa hit-and-run crash on Valentine's Day

The collision happened just before 9:30 p.m. near Main Street and Crismon Road, and the driver responsible has not been found.

Events, things to do in Phoenix this weekend: Feb. 17-19

Check out the Buckeye Air Fair, Glendale Chocolate Affaire, Brick Fest Live, a Polish festival and more happening in the Phoenix area this weekend.

Mesa brothers arrested after roommate was shot to death in apartment

Officers had been called to an apartment near Mesa Drive and Southern Avenue after someone reported that there was a man in the bathroom with a gun.

Ditch grass, get cash: Mesa offers $1K cash incentive for xeriscaping

Mesa residents who switch from grass yards to xeriscape, or desert-friendly landscaping, can get up to $1,100 - the highest cash incentive program of this kind in the Valley.

Man dies after being found stabbed in Mesa Goodwill parking lot; suspect arrested

Investigators say officers found that Giege had been texting a person by the name of “Angel” and was set to meet that person at the Goodwill on the day he was murdered.

Woman killed in crash on Loop 202 in Mesa
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The Arizona Department of Public Safety says a 20-year-old woman was behind the wheel when she crashed her car into the median near McKellips Road. The woman was pronounced dead at the scene. She has not been identified. The cause of the crash is unknown at this time.

First lady Jill Biden to visit Arizona on Feb. 13

Biden will be in Mesa on Feb. 13 "to highlight the Biden's Administration's commitment to strengthening our economy and building pathways to good-paying jobs through career-connected learning."