Maricopa County Sheriff’s deputy injured by vehicle in East Mesa Friday

MESA, Ariz. — Officials say an on-duty Maricopa County Sheriff's Office deputy was injured by a driver in East Mesa late Friday morning. The incident happened just after 11:30 a.m. near Ellsworth Road and Main Street. MCSO officials said deputies were conducting a welfare check on the individuals inside the vehicle. Local Metro Fire officials […]

Mesa actress Kallen takes the lead in Greek comedy ‘Lysistrata’

Greek sex comedy “Lysistrata” opens on August 4, left of the stage. Ronin Theater Company Beginning August 4, Ronin Theater Company will present eight performances of the classic Greek comedy “Lysisstrata” at Surprise’s Stage Left Productions Theatre. The story, written by Aristophanes in 411 BC and originally performed in Athens, is about a woman’s unconventional […]

Board OK with 144-unit E. Mesa apartment project | News

The Mesa City Council was on adjournment last week, and the council had a bit of a bang with action on some new development projects. On July 26, the City Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of several projects, including a planned multifamily housing project in Mesa East and the historic overlay designation of one […]

Board OK with 144-unit E. Mesa apartment project |

The Mesa City Council was on adjournment last week, and the council had a bit of a bang with action on some new development projects. On July 26, the City Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of several projects, including a planned multifamily housing project in Mesa East and the historic overlay designation of one […]

Monsoon storm sweeps across metro Phoenix, damaging homes in Mesa

The first thunderstorm of the monsoon season hit the valley Wednesday night in Phoenix, damaging a mobile home park, knocking down trees, power outages, widespread fires, record heat streaks and homelessness. Some people So did Giovanni Navarro and his family, whose Mesa trailer was completely destroyed in Wednesday night’s storm. “The carports started to be […]

Paraglider dies after crashing into Frye Mesa

Photo credit: Facebook: David Wolfe paragliding in the last sessionhit the flank of Fly Mesa and died on 3 July. by John Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com Fly Mesa – A paraglider died on July 3 in a fatal accident along the flank of Fly Mesa in the Pinareño Mountains. David Ronald Wolf of Tonasket, Wash., was pronounced […]

Salt River Tubing open seven days a week in Mesa

Salt River Tubing is open seven days a week on the lower Salt River, weather and water conditions permitting. 7 minutes from Loop 202 East on Mesa’s North Power Road. Salt River Tubing operates under license from the USDA Forest Service in Tonto National Forest. Salt River Tubing hours of operation are 9 AM to […]

Mesa OKs county partnership to buy hotel as emergency housing for homeless

Mesa, Arizona — On July 3, the Mesa City Council unanimously passed an intergovernmental agreement that would allow the acquisition of the hotel and pave the way for the structure to be used as homeless housing. With the acquisition, the City of Mesa and Maricopa County hope to provide temporary emergency housing for up to […]

Parents, children reconnect on Family Reunification Day in Mesa

After a three-year hiatus due to COVID-19, the reunited family was able to celebrate the annual Family Reunion Day in person on Saturday. The room at Mesa’s City of Grace church was filled with hugs, laughter and smiles. The event aims to highlight the thousands of Arizona families who have achieved permanent residency after overcoming […]

Mesa, Gilbert, Pinal County lawmakers rebuke Democrat at Bible censure vote

capitol media services Phoenix – Several lawmakers in Mesa, Gilbert and Pinal counties this week lashed out at Tucson Democrats in a vote in the state legislature this week, with Democrats moving and hiding Bibles in lounges used by the legislature. He said it was a “playful” act to do. lawmakers. Mesa’s Rep. Justin Heap […]