'He didn't deserve this:' Family mourns Mesa man killed in hit-and-run crash

The man, identified as Jose Rodriguez, died after he was struck by a vehicle on May 28, near University Drive and 54th Street. Now, his family is searching for justice.

Family searching for justice after man was killed at Mesa apartment complex

The shooting, which happened at an apartment near Broadway and State Route 87, killed 45-year-old Aaron Faecett. Now, police are looking for the person who killed him.

Man dies after being shot during Mesa drug deal; 3 homicide suspects arrested

According to police, Chase Lemons, 18, died after he was shot in his car on March 20 near Baseline and Crismon Roads. A male passenger in the vehicle was also shot, but he survived his injuries.

Hip-hop artist Pitbull opens free public charter school in Tempe; classes set to start in August

The K-5th grade school is geared toward helping underprivileged students who will be taught math, history, and science before getting the chance to explore sports media, sports marketing, and sports medicine.

MCSO investigating deadly pedestrian crash in Mesa

Investigators say the car, possibly black in color, may have suffered damage to its passenger side – including the bumper area, hood, quarter panels, pillars, doors, and/or exterior mirror.

2 Mesa townhomes go up in flames; officers treated for smoke inhalation
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Mesa fire crews found flames in the attics of two townhomes near Recker and Brown roads on May 21. Crews dumped water on the flames from a ladder to put out the hot spots and they stopped the fires before they spread further. Two officers were treated for smoke inhalation at the scene.

Wish comes true for Arizona boy who wanted his own 'man cave'
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10-year-old Jesse Silva was smiling from ear to ear the moment he walked into his backyard, as the boy, who is battling a form of brain cancer, was granted a wish of something he has always wanted. FOX 10's Stephanie Olmo reports.

Mesa recycling center catches fire, FD says

A recycling center in Mesa caught fire near Country Club Drive and Southern Avenue on May 16.

Exro Technologies, newest electric vehicle parts maker, welcomed in Mesa

A company you’ve probably never heard of, Exro Technologies, believes it can make electric vehicles cheaper and more efficient, and its main headquarters is in Mesa, Arizona. It's also hiring!

Mesa Public Schools up teacher pay to be more competitive, bring in new talent, keep current talent
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The district announced its new 2022-23 compensation plan which includes a generous pay increase for teachers and staff. The new starting teacher pay is now at $50,000, that's up from about $46,000. The district's superintendent says she set this goal to have starting pay above state-level funding to remain competitive and keep the very best talent for their students.

Weed gummies, strange traffic stops, antelope rescues: Our favorite heartwarming, unusual headlines this week

Need a break from bad news? Check out these stories about an Arizona veteran getting an amazing gift, a random passenger landing a plane and an SUV stuffed in a U-Haul to brighten your week.

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.

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.