How to celebrate July 4 with loved ones in Mesa and Peoria
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If you're looking for something to do to celebrate the 4th, there's plenty to do around town and FOX 10's Danielle Miller has a preview of two of those events. If you're in the east Valley, Mesa is hosting a festive 4th of July bash. There will be music, food, bounce houses and a grand finale of fireworks. For those of you in the west Valley, Peoria will be the place to be. There's also plenty of fun for the kids, live music, and a firework show featuring 1,200 fireworks.

Man stopped for jaywalking points gun at Mesa officers, is shot by police: report

Two officers were on patrol in the area when they saw 54-year-old Paul Newman jaywalking across five lanes of traffic, authorities said. He was almost hit by a car during that time.

Arizona business moves closer to clients to avoid increasing gas prices
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How far would you be willing to go to save on gas money? What would you change in your life? One couple decided to move, and it?s already saved them hundreds of dollars. FOX 10's Steve Nielsen has the story.

Mesa Public Schools could increase teacher pay by 9%

The Mesa Public Schools governing board voted on June 21 to potentially spend $12 million on salary increases.

Boyfriend, girlfriend duo arrested in connection to 3 Circle K robberies

A man and his girlfriend were arrested after police say they robbed employees at three different Circle K stores while armed and wearing wigs. Their hotel room was searched and a BB gun was reportedly found.

Father's Day 2022: Deals, discounts at Phoenix-area restaurants

Taking dad out to eat this Father's Day? Check out these restaurants, bars, and other local food joints in the Phoenix metropolitan area to celebrate:

Crime Files: Copper theft suspects killed; women accused of pepper spraying cashiers
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Our top crime stories for the week of June 13: 2 people died in an apparent electrocution after attempting to steal copper wire; women wanted for pepper spraying cashiers and stealing from south Phoenix clothing stores; a man is accused of shooting a flamethrower during street takeovers; suspects fired 19 times into Phoenix police car in ambush, documents reveal; and a Mesa family was traumatized after a man killed their dog: "this is devastating."

Major Phoenix-area freeway closures, restrictions this weekend: What to know for June 17-20

More Phoenix-area freeway closures and restrictions are set to go into effect this weekend while Arizona Dept. of Transportation crews work on a variety of repairs and improvement projects.

RV supply chain issues easing up in time for summer travel, report shows

It's summer and that means people are looking to get out of town in RVs, and although the supply chain has created issues for buyers, a new report shows that shipments from manufacturers are increasing.

Crime Files: 'He was evil': assault victim speaks out; citizens intervene, stop attempted carjacking
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Our top crime stories from the week of June 6: The brutal beating of the Cricket Wireless employee was captured on camera and the victim is speaking out; in west Phoenix, citizens intervened during an attempted carjacking; a shooting at a north Phoenix Walmart store results in an innocent woman being hospitalized; a 14-year-old girl died following a mass shooting at a Phoenix strip mall; 2 people were killed during a shooting outside of a Mesa nightclub; a man and woman were shot multiple times in central Phoenix.

Man arrested after nearly 100 rounds fired in Mesa drive-by shooting

On May 15, officers visited a neighborhood near Alma School and Broadway Road on a shooting call and discovered 98 bullets scattered within a quarter-mile radius on one street.

Arizona man accused of DUI had Gila monster in his car: police

The Gila monster was turned over to the Arizona Game and Fish Department, who say they will charge Denney because it is illegal in Arizona to own or sell a Gila monster without a permit.

Mesa nightclub shooting kills 2 men, injures 2 others

Mesa officers said gunfire broke out in the parking lot at the Lounge Soho near Southern and Alma School Road just after 2 a.m. on June 5.

A weekend of violence: Shootings in Phoenix area leave 6 dead, others injured

Police in the Phoenix area have had to deal with a weekend of violence, as a number of separate shootings throughout the Valley left six people dead. Other people were also injured, some seriously.

Aviation business moves in next to Mesa Gateway Airport
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KP Aviation, a woman-owned business that specializes in aftermarket aerospace material and services provider, has moved into a new 93,000 square-foot facility in the far East Valley. FOX 10's Danielle Miller reports.