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DATA DRIVEN
Arizona ranks near the bottom nationally in per-student education spending, while just over half of school districts’ operating budgets go directly toward classroom instruction.
TUESDAY MORNING
A man, who has not been identified, died at the scene of an officer-involved shooting early Tuesday after he fled during a traffic stop, Mesa police said.
Officers conducted the stop about 1:42 …
Things to do
The 20th anniversary celebration of the Día de los Muertos Festival is Oct. 24-25 at Mesa Arts Center, 1 E. Main St.
The free two-day celebration features cultural performances, live music, …
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ELECTIONS 2026
Hundreds of protestors were along Stapley Drive, from U.S. 60 to Inverness Avenue, Oct. 17 in the latest”No Kings” pushback of what they view as monarchy-like actions by President Trump.
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INVESTIGATION
The 33-year-old man who died in a shooting Wednesday morning near Alma School Road and the U.S. 60 has been identified as Miguel Rodriguez of Mesa, police said
Investigators have determined the …
Education
Mesa Public School Board member Marcie Hutchinson raised the most concerns when it came to the board’s technology policy procedures in classrooms.
Technology Policy 3-403 went into its second …
'UNUSUAL'
PHOENIX (AP) — Hail the size of golf balls and damaging wind gusts pounded northern and central Arizona in a rare storm blowing through, bringing with it tornado risks and possible flash floods.
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Vendors sought
The premier senior health and lifestyle expo will be hosted by Independent Newsmedia. (Independent Newsmedia file)
Vendors and sponsorships are being sought for the Mesa Senior Expo 9 …
DATA DRIVEN
Phoenix is one of the nation’s stronger markets for small-business expansion, but Tucson is facing a more challenging economic outlook, according to a new study comparing 56 major U.S. metropolitan areas.
THINGS TO DO
Ballet Etudes brings The Nutcracker back to East Valley stages this holiday season, celebrating 40 years of the production with performances Nov. 27-Dec. 6 at Chandler Center for the Arts and Dec. …
Development
A 3,356-square-foot automobile service facility is to be constructed north of the northeast corner of South Val Vista Drive and East Southern Avenue in Mesa.
The Mesa Design Review Board …
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From Luke Air Force Base to Fort Huachuca, hundreds of active-duty families move in and out of Arizona every year, and few things matter more to us than helping them settle in and put down roots …
give blood
Seven Mesa churches are hosting Vitalant blood drives in November.
Donors of all types are needed to help patients in emergencies and for planned treatments for cancer and blood disorders. The …
GREENFIELD ROAD
A man drove himself to a hospital Sunday afternoon after he was shot near Greenfield Road and US 60, police said.
Officers responded to the area about 2:30 p.m. Oct. 18 after receiving a report …
Sports
NFL teams don’t typically win games exclusively scoring points via the field goal, but that’s exactly what the Arizona Cardinals (2-4) just did, as they took down the Super Bowl favorite and …
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