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Ceremony Saturday

Mesa to break ground Saturday for new Gateway Library in southeast Mesa

The city of Mesa is hosting a groundbreaking ceremony of the new Gateway Library at 8:30 a.m Saturday at 5036 S. Eastmark Parkway. The state-of-the-art facility will be …
Crime

Pinal sheriff says sex offender faked his death

The Pinal County Sheriff’s Office arrested Benjamin Hollins, 50, a convicted sex offender, for allegedly faking his own death to avoid registering. The Pinal Regional SWAT Team arrested …
Sponsored Content

At CenterWell Senior Primary Care in Phoenix, It's About Time

"Julia is the best provider I've ever had. She's really taking great care of me, and I hope to have her until the end of my time." - CenterWell Sun City patient "This was an incredible …
Development

LDS stake center planned at Signal Butte, Williams Field roads in Mesa

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints plans to construct a stake center on 5 acres west of Signal Butte Road on the south side of Williams Field Road in Mesa. The look and landscaping …
ELECTION 2024

Mesa mayoral hopefuls speak on issues at candidate forum

Five candidates for the mayor of Mesa were put on the spot during the May 14 candidate forum at the Mesa Council Chambers. Hosted by KTAR’s Mike Broomhead, the candidates were asked …
VAL VISTA DRIVE

DPS identifies Mesa victim in US 60 motorcycle crash

A crash Wednesday afternoon on US 60 near Val Vista Drive killed a 21-year-old motorcyclist, authorities said Thursday. The collision occurred about 3:20 p.m. May 15 when the motorcycle collided …
Development

Amazon data center buildings planned at Signal Butte, Pecos in Mesa

Amazon Data Services plans to construct two data-center buildings on 71 acres east of Signal Butte Road on the north side of Pecos Road in Mesa. The look and landscaping for the Project PHX65 …
Art contest

‘Bike to Books’ contest begins in Mesa

The city of Mesa’s bicycle and pedestrian program and Mesa Public Library announce the second year of the Bike to Books contest. Students and homeschoolers in prekindergarten to 12th grade …
Things to do

Salt River Tubing open seven days a week

Salt River Tubing is open on the Lower Salt River seven days a week Saturday, April 27, through Monday, Sept. 2, weather and water-flow conditions permitting. Note: Beginning Friday, Sept. 6, it …
ELECTION 2024

Mesa council hopefuls queried on issues at candidate forum

The Mesa council candidates for the 2024 election were put to the test during Tuesday’s candidate forum at the Mesa Council Chambers. Hosted by KTAR’s Mike Broomhead, the candidates …
Development

Restaurants, retail, industrial uses planned adjacent to Falcon Field Airport in Mesa

An area that in 2005 was slated to be a Sam’s Club is to now be developed with retail, restaurants and light industrial employment spaces on 34 acres south and adjacent to Falcon Field Airport …
First responders

2 robberies of individuals reported in Mesa

The Mesa Police Department took the following reports of robberies of individuals April 23-29: Robbery of an individual at a park/playground April 25 in the 2300 block of South Dobson Road. …
Education

Queen Creek Unified selects name for new elementary school

The Queen Creek Unified School District has announced the name of its newest elementary school going up in Mesa – Mountain Trail Academy. The district’s governing board approved the …
MUSIC GRANT

United Sound nonprofit in Mesa receives grant for special needs music program

United Sound, an Arizona nonprofit based in Mesa that provides music lessons to special needs students, recently received a $15,000 grant through Arizona Financial Credit Union’s Local Causes …
Opinion

Van Luven: Survive the summer, stay active through the heat

Yes, we all know it’s painfully hot during the Arizona summers. And we all know it’s important to drink plenty of water to help us stay hydrated. But did you know water can be …
Volunteers needed

Mesa seeks volunteers for July 4 Arizona Celebration of Freedom

The city of Mesa is seeking volunteers for the AT&T Fiber Arizona Celebration of Freedom. There are multiple times and shifts available including at the splash zone, carnival games, …

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OPINION
The high heat of the Arizona summer is right around the corner. With temperatures quickly reaching into the triple digits, it is important to keep your kids safe as they play outdoors. Let’s …
Roofing work is an essential service for residential and commercial property owners across the Valley. Someone’s home or office literally cannot function without a roof over it. The high demand …
Many years ago, I was a detective with the Mesa Police Department working sex crimes cases. It was tough but important work, a daily test of our resolve to pursue justice for victims of violence and …
ENTERTAINMENT & THINGS TO DO
The state-of-the-art facility will be Mesa’s first new full-service library in more than 25 years

Mesa to break ground Saturday for new Gateway Library in southeast Mesa

The city of Mesa is hosting a groundbreaking ceremony of the new Gateway Library at 8:30 a.m Saturday at 5036 S. Eastmark Parkway. The state-of-the-art facility will be …
Badflower will bring its tour to Mesa on Oct. 16.

Badflower to bring 29-date tour to Mesa

Badflower’s No Place Like Home Tour will visit Mesa this fall.
Doors will open at 5:45 p.m. and the event will start promptly at 6 p.m. May 14 at 57 E. First St.

Candidate forum tonight for Mesa council, mayor hopefuls

The Mesa Chamber of Commerce will be hosting a candidate forum Tuesday at the Mesa Council Chambers. Doors will open at 5:45 p.m. and the event will start promptly at 6 p.m. May 14 at 57 E. …
Doors will open at 5:45 p.m. and the event will start promptly at 6 p.m. May 14 at 57 E. First St.

Candidate forum Tuesday for Mesa council, mayor hopefuls

The Mesa Chamber of Commerce will be hosting a candidate forum Tuesday at the Mesa Council Chambers. Doors will open at 5:45 p.m. and the event will start promptly at 6 p.m. May 14 at 57 E. …
Salt River Tubing is seven minutes from Loop 202 East on North Power Road in Mesa. Salt River Tubing operates under permit of the USDA Forest Service in Tonto National Forest.

Salt River Tubing open seven days a week

Salt River Tubing is open on the Lower Salt River seven days a week Saturday, April 27, through Monday, Sept. 2, weather and water-flow conditions permitting. Note: Beginning Friday, Sept. 6, it …
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