Court documents detail life of crime for alleged serial burglar who blames drug addiction for his troubles

Chandler Police officials say Charles Payne, who has been in and out of prison since the late 1980s, has made a career out of 'smash and grab.' They say he has broken into dozens of businesses, costing innocent people tens of thousands of dollars. Payne, meanwhile, blamed his behavior on drug addiction.

2 winning $50K Powerball tickets sold in Arizona

Officials say one $50,000 ticket was sold in Mesa, and the second winning ticket was sold in Marana.

New video production building getting ready to open its doors in Mesa
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From a jungle room and a crime scene room to a life-size Barbie box, Theme Park Video Studios features 13 unique rooms to shoot commercials, music video, films, or even just to take a selfie. FOX 10 Photojournalist Brian Kae has more.

Newsmaker Saturday: Mayor John Giles
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Spring training baseball is on hold in Arizona. FOX 10's John Hook talks to Mesa Mayor John Giles about how it's causing an economic impact on individual cities.

Arizona Starbucks becomes 1st outside New York to unionize: 'A landslide victory'

Several workers from a Mesa Starbucks store cheered and hugged at a local union hall after the results came in. Workers were overwhelmingly in favor of unionizing, voting 25-3.

Mesa man who spent time in Ukraine now worried about his friends as Russian invasion of the country continues

Jeremiah Tenney was in Ukraine teaching English in 2013, and as Russia continues to invade the eastern European country, he is worried about the friends he made while he was in Ukraine, along with their family members.

Emergency response drills held at Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport
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Every three years, the Federal Aviation Administration requires airports to conduct a large-scale emergency response exercise. On Feb. 22, first responders from across the Valley will conduct a triennial exercise at Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport that includes a simulated fire burn of an aircraft. FOX 10's Ty Brennan reports.

US 60 reopens in Mesa following deadly crash

The eastbound lanes of US 60 have reopened at Higley Road after a deadly crash early Saturday morning, according to the Arizona Dept. of Transportation.

Golden Downtown Mesa Day celebrates 50th anniversary of local businesses
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Feb. 18 is the 50th day of the year, so the city of Mesa is honoring 10 businesses that have been in business for 50 years or more during their "Golden Downtown Mesa Day" event. FOX 10's photojournalist Joe Tillman has more.

Suspect killed by Mesa police after reportedly shooting toward a McDonald's

A man is dead following a fight that eventually led to a police shooting in the area of Alma School and Main Street on Feb. 17, according to Mesa Police officials.

Mesa woman stole multiple Costco diamond rings and switched them for fakes, police say

Keisha Joice is suspected of stealing at least five diamond rings from stores in Gilbert, Chandler, Scottsdale, Paradise Valley and Cave Creek, which had a total value of nearly $8,500.

High school coach arrested: Mesa Police officials accuse man of luring

Mesa Police officials say they have arrested a part-time track coach at Mesa High School for allegedly luring a person he believed to be a teenage girl.

'Corbin's Legacy' helps to feed children, provide medical care in the Phoenix area

Corbin's Legacy, a Phoenix-area nonprofit, is asking for the community’s help to feed school children going home for spring break soon. They could use donations to fund their efforts, as well as provide medical care.

Man admitted to using meth, cocaine before causing crash on Mesa freeway that killed woman: DPS

According to DPS, 39-year-old Rubios Banks told investigators he was driving 100 mph on the afternoon of Feb. 13 when his car hit an overpass wall on the eastbound Loop 202 Red Mountain Freeway near Gilbert Road.

Taking the plunge: Couple's ice baths offered at Reconnect Mind Body in Mesa
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It's a cold shoulder you won't mind getting from a partner. FOX 10's Cory MCCloskey checks out a Valentine's couple special at a cold plunge studio in Mesa.

Arizona State University teams up with City of Mesa on pilot project to remove greenhouse gases with algae

The project involves pumping wastewater into ponds with algae, with an goal of using carbon dioxide and methane gas in the wastewater to grow the algae, which in turn can be used for different things.

Man armed with replica handgun shot, killed by officers after dispute with his parents in Mesa: police

Police say a 36-year-old man showed up armed to his parent's house in Mesa. He was being confrontational, so his parents called police. Minutes later, officers arrived at the scene and the deadly shooting occurred.