Mesa Public Schools begin in-person learning on Sept. 14
After weeks of COVID-19 numbers trending down in Arizona, more Valley schools are reopening for in-person learning. Mesa is one of those districts and Superintendent Dr. Andi Fourlis spoke to FOX 10's Steve Nielsen about the district's return to in-person learning.
After weeks of COVID-19 numbers trending down in Arizona, more Valley schools are reopening for in-person learning. Mesa is one of those districts and Superintendent Dr. Andi Fourlis spoke to FOX 10's Steve Nielsen about the district's return to in-person learning.
Some Mesa Public Schools students to return to in-person learning next week
About 60% of students in the East Valley school district have chosen to return to a modified form of in-person learning, which starts on September 14.
About 60% of students in the East Valley school district have chosen to return to a modified form of in-person learning, which starts on September 14.
Cleanup underway after monsoon storm brought hail, rain and wind to parts of the Valley
Cleanup efforts continue in the East Valley on Sept. 9 following a storm a day ago that battered some neighborhoods.
Cleanup efforts continue in the East Valley on Sept. 9 following a storm a day ago that battered some neighborhoods.
Suspect arrested after barricade situation in Mesa
A suspect was arrested following a barricade situation on the morning of Sept. 8 in Mesa near Power Road and Main Street. There were no reported injuries, however, police have not released any further information at this time.
A suspect was arrested following a barricade situation on the morning of Sept. 8 in Mesa near Power Road and Main Street. There were no reported injuries, however, police have not released any further information at this time.
BowForYourFro: Mesa mom turns love of hair bows into business
Rena Wallace was a single mother of four when she tragically lost her oldest child. She adopted a baby girl and would get compliments when she put a bow on her daughter's hair -- so she turned her love of hair bows into a business. https://www.etsy.com/shop/BowForYourFro?ref=seller=platform-mcnav
Rena Wallace was a single mother of four when she tragically lost her oldest child. She adopted a baby girl and would get compliments when she put a bow on her daughter's hair -- so she turned her love of hair bows into a business. https://www.etsy.com/shop/BowForYourFro?ref=seller=platform-mcnav
Arizona schools mull in-person class with declines in COVID-19 cases
While many Arizona counties are cleared to transition their schools to some form of in-person learning, school districts are handling their return to class differently.
While many Arizona counties are cleared to transition their schools to some form of in-person learning, school districts are handling their return to class differently.
ASU President commits university to various actions to address historic and current racial issues
Arizona State University's President has laid out a course of action amid ongoing controversy over racial issues on campus.
Arizona State University's President has laid out a course of action amid ongoing controversy over racial issues on campus.
Man arrested, accused of planning to kidnap 12-year-old for $2 million ransom
Mesa Police officials say a 59-year-old is arrested and accused of trying to kidnap the son of a car dealership owner.
Mesa Police officials say a 59-year-old is arrested and accused of trying to kidnap the son of a car dealership owner.
'Angel Mom' Mary Ann Mendoza pulled from RNC after retweeting anti-Semitic QAnon conspiracy
Mary Ann Mendoza, a mother who lost her police officer son in a crash involving an undocumented immigrant, is set to speak at the Republican National Convention.
Mary Ann Mendoza, a mother who lost her police officer son in a crash involving an undocumented immigrant, is set to speak at the Republican National Convention.
Parents and students spread love to Mesa educators with a 'heart attack'
Mesa educators were shown support by way of colorful, paper hearts being spread throughout the district office from parents and students.
Mesa educators were shown support by way of colorful, paper hearts being spread throughout the district office from parents and students.
Mom and son reported missing out of Mesa are 'OK,' police say
A mother and her son went missing from their Mesa, Arizona home on Aug. 18, and family is worried for their safety. The mother called the department saying they are "OK" on Aug. 23.
A mother and her son went missing from their Mesa, Arizona home on Aug. 18, and family is worried for their safety. The mother called the department saying they are "OK" on Aug. 23.
Go kart driver dies in car collision in Mesa
Mesa police say the crash happened Aug. 23 when a BMW rear-ended a go kart traveling westbound from Williams on Broadway.
Mesa police say the crash happened Aug. 23 when a BMW rear-ended a go kart traveling westbound from Williams on Broadway.
Rolls Fire in Tonto National Forest contained, burned 1,350 acres
The Rolls Fire was sparked by lightning on Aug. 18 and has consumed more than 1,000 acres in the Tonto National Forest.
The Rolls Fire was sparked by lightning on Aug. 18 and has consumed more than 1,000 acres in the Tonto National Forest.
Powerful monsoon storm severely damages coronavirus testing site
The site was located at Mesa Community College in Mesa. FOX 10's Ty Brennan reports.
The site was located at Mesa Community College in Mesa. FOX 10's Ty Brennan reports.
'It was almost like a bomb went off': Monsoon causes tree to fall on a Mesa home
A Mesa family is now left with a tree on top of their home after a monsoon swept through the Valley Monday, Aug. 17.
A Mesa family is now left with a tree on top of their home after a monsoon swept through the Valley Monday, Aug. 17.
Ruling barring death penalty against immigrant reversed
Apolinar Altamirano is accused of fatally shooting Grant Ronnebeck, a 21-year-old clerk at a Mesa convenience store, after Ronnebeck insisted that he pay for a pack of cigarettes. Authorities say Altamirano stepped over Ronnebeck to get several packs of cigarettes before leaving the store.
Apolinar Altamirano is accused of fatally shooting Grant Ronnebeck, a 21-year-old clerk at a Mesa convenience store, after Ronnebeck insisted that he pay for a pack of cigarettes. Authorities say Altamirano stepped over Ronnebeck to get several packs of cigarettes before leaving the store.
PD: Mesa man arrested, accused in plot to murder brother, turn family into sex slaves over inheritance money
Police in Mesa say a dispute between brothers over inheritance money eventually led to threats of murder and kidnapping.
Police in Mesa say a dispute between brothers over inheritance money eventually led to threats of murder and kidnapping.
One-year-old boy rushed to hospital in critical condition after being pulled from a pool
A baby is in critical condition after being pulled from a Mesa pool Aug. 16.
A baby is in critical condition after being pulled from a Mesa pool Aug. 16.
Taste of the Town: Backyard Taco
FOX 10 photojournalist Tom Fergus is checking out the Mexican food at Backyard Taco in Mesa.
FOX 10 photojournalist Tom Fergus is checking out the Mexican food at Backyard Taco in Mesa.
Mesa Police say officer hurt in US 60 crash is a 13-year veteran of the department
Officer Sean Stoddard, a 13-year vet of the Mesa Police Department is in critical condition following the crash.
Officer Sean Stoddard, a 13-year vet of the Mesa Police Department is in critical condition following the crash.