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Mesa Public Schools puts vapes detectors in middle, high school bathrooms
MESA, AZ — In an effort to deter students from vaping, Mesa Public Schools, Arizona’s largest school district, put vape sensors in all of its middle and high school bathrooms. “When I hear students tell me they don’t feel safe going into a bathroom, that really bothers me....
Comtech Relocates its Corporate Headquarters From New York to Arizona
Comtech has relocated its corporate headquarters from Melville, New York to Chandler, Arizona to invest in the next stage of the company’s growth. The company has had a presence in Arizona since the ‘80s and opened up a new office in Chandler in 2023. The corporate headquarters and financial reporting that remained in Long Island, New York is now relocated to Chandler, which is in the Phoenix area.
New business developments popping up around Queen Creek
It's been a busy summer with new business developments continuing to pop up all around Queen Creek. In June, Queen Creek Councilmember Jeff Brown said the lease was signed for a Safeway, complete with "fuel Islands," to anchor the Harvest Station retail complex currently under development at the southwest corner of the newly constructed intersection of Riggs and Gary roads.
Watch: Army dad surprises daughters at school after a year of Middle East deployment
Chris Fulton made his daughters’ day when he appeared at their school after almost a year of Middle East deployment. Fulton has been in the U.S. Army for almost 20 years. He was sent overseas for the first time in 2009 during Operation Freedom and again in 2020–2021.
Coconino County reports flood measures near Timberline are working
Coconino County officials say flood mitigation measures put in place north of Flagstaff after the devastating 2022 wildfire season are working. It follows heavy monsoon rains this month that previously could have triggered debris flows through residential areas. This week, County crews pumped flooded waters out of a detention basin...
Arizona Cardinals' Madden 25 ratings: Budda Baker, James Conner top Madden NFL 25 rankings
Who are the highest-rated Arizona Cardinals players in the new Madden 25 video game? The team doesn't have a lot of highly rated players, with just one Cardinals player receiving an overall rating in the 90s (and it is exactly 90). ...
Man Fatally Shot in Front of Paris Baguette at Glendale Shopping Center, Police Seek Information
A tragic incident unfolded at a Glendale shopping center this past Thursday morning, resulting in the death of a man, now identified as a father of two. The shooting occurred at approximately 8:45 a.m. in front of a Paris Baguette store located at 818 N. Pacific Avenue. As reported by CBS Los Angeles, the victim was near his parked white pickup truck when the assailant, who is believed to have either arrived on a motorcycle or foot, fatally shot him.
New Stores Coming to Tempe Marketplace
Tempe Marketplace is expanding its lineup of retailers with four new stores, including Sam’s Club, Nothing Bundt Cakes, Happy Beauty Co., and Enclave Salon Suites. In addition to the four stores under construction, J. Crew Factory, Pandora, and Rowan have already opened this summer. This fall, shoppers can look...
After years of code violations that forced deputies to shut down some weddings, this Valley venue is facing legal action
NEW RIVER, Ariz. — It was supposed to be the best night of a newlywed couple's lives. Instead, the bride, Holliann Tran, was left in tears. Back in November 2022, she and her husband had just finished their first dance surrounded by family and friends at Wrangler's Roost in New River — a self-advertised resort and venue that hosts weddings. The problem is, that the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office said they aren't zoned to host these events.
Wild donkeys roam Peoria neighborhood
PEORIA, Ariz. — While it isn't something you see every day, we have learned that anything is possible in Arizona. Residents of the Vistancia neighborhood in Peoria got a visit from some wild donkeys after the sun went down Wednesday night. "AZ wildlife is in our neighborhood taking advantage...
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