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2 Mesa butchers to compete on ice in $25K meat-cutting challenge

When area butchers hit a West Valley ice rink later this month, they won’t need skates or hockey sticks to score. To prove they’re a cut above the competition, 28 professional …
Development

Townhomes planned near Recker, Main in Mesa

A multiple-residence development with 32 three-story townhomes is planned west of Recker Road and north of Main Street in Mesa. The Mesa Design Review Board on Sept. 10 discussed the look and …
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 …
First responders

1 robbery, 6 burglaries reported in Mesa

The Mesa Police Department took the following reports of a robbery and burglaries Aug. 29-Sept. 4: Burglary at a convenience store Aug. 29 in the 800 block of West Broadway Road. …
Election 2024

Mesa School Board candidates describe their vision for the district at candidate forum

Ahead of the Nov. 5 election, five candidates for Mesa Public School Governing Board recently spoke to a live audience in Mesa at a forum. Candidates Courtney Davis, Josh Chilton, Ed Steele, …
Roads

Overnight lane restrictions on Country Club Drive Sept. 10-13

The Arizona Department of Transportation advises drivers to plan for the overnight lane restrictions on Country Club Drive (State Route 87) for pavement maintenance. North- and south-bound …
Neighbors

Meet Your Business: Precision Hunting Supply offers equipment, classes

Prior to opening Precision Hunting Supply in Mesa, Paul Bourgeois worked 25 years in the fire service, including as the fire chief at Superstition Fire and Medical District in Apache Junction and …
Consumers

SRP bumps up fuel, purchased power rates 3.9%

Salt River Project is raising its rate for fuel and purchased power for comsumers by about 3.9% effective Nov. 1 SRP’s board of directors approved the increase on Monday, saying the bill …
ARIZONA LOTTERY

The Pick ticket sold in Mesa worth $7.8M

A ticket for Saturday's The Pick drawing is worth $7.8 million to the person who purchased it in Mesa, Arizona Lottery officials said. The ticket was sold at the Bashas’, 1133 N. Ellsworth …
Library

2.5M items borrowed from Mesa public libraries last year

September is National Library Card Sign-Up Month, and libraries across Maricopa County are celebrating by showcasing the ways its communities have been using local libraries. Valleywide, more …
Education

Virginia G. Piper Charitable Trust grant supports MCC licensed practical nursing program

Mesa Community College received $1.3 million from the Virginia Piper Charitable Trust, a portion of a $2.25 million grant from the trust to support the expansion of licensed practical nursing …
data breach

East Valley Institute of Technology reports January 2024 data breach

A cyber incident in January potentially impacted the personal information of current and former students, faculty and parents of the East Valley Institute of Technology, it states at EVIT’s …
Opinion

Van Luven: Be proactive by protecting, fortifying your immune system

While it seems cold and flu season never really left, there is indeed an influx of viruses during winter months. This is primarily due to two reasons: Colder weather, allowing viruses …
Things to do

Limelight’s ‘Tuck Everlasting’ cast includes Mesa residents

Limelight Performing Arts will transport audiences to the captivating world of “Tuck Everlasting” Sept. 20-29 at its black box Artspace Theatre in Gilbert. Performed by a cast of 19 …
Business

Operation at Falcon Field Airport brings sustainable aviation fuel to Mesa

The city of Mesa joins with its Falcon Field Airport partners in celebrating the arrival of sustainable aviation fuel as a new, emissions-reducing fuel option. Avflight Mesa, one of the …
Roads

East US60 Superstition Freeway on- and off-ramp closures Sept. 6-9

The Arizona Department of Transportation advises drivers to plan for U.S. Highway 60 ramp closures and lane restrictions for work on the US60 Superstition Freeway I-10 to Loop 202 pavement …

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OPINION
The town of Queen Creek is proud to be one of the five Member Communities of Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport Authority, owner and operator of Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport. As mayor of Queen Creek for …
Residents of mobile homes are six to eight times more likely to perish from indoor heat exposure compared with residents of other types of housing, according to Arizona State University Knowledge …
As a Latino and a political independent, I’m proud to endorse Ruben Gallego to be Arizona’s next U.S. senator. I spent the last decade serving Arizonans as a councilmember and as …
ENTERTAINMENT & THINGS TO DO
Diamondbacks' prospect Jordan Lawlar rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run against the A’s during Spring Training in Mesa on Feb. 26, 2024.

D-backs’ prospect Lawlar iffy on Arizona Fall League action

The Arizona Fall League on Wednesday announced its team schedules for the new season starting next month, but don’t expect to see the Diamondbacks’ top prospect at a stadium near you.
Artwork by Diane Black at Sofinee.com.

Art studio event Saturday at OneOhOne Gallery in downtown Mesa

Artwork by Diane Black and Tammie Pursley, president of the Mesa Art league, will be shown at the OneOhOne Gallery in downtown Mesa at an art studio event Saturday. It is at Studio No. 4 from 3 …
The next Cockpit Close-Up will be on Sept. 7 at the airport terminal building, 4800 E. Falcon Drive in Mesa.

‘Cockpit Close-Up’ at Falcon Field Airport in Mesa

Falcon Field Airport in Mesa is coordinating with aircraft owners to host Cockpit Close-Up, a free community event 8-10 a.m. on the first Saturday of each month. It features volunteer pilots …
Antoinette Cauley

Solo exhibition of MCC artist-in-residence Antoinette Cauley planned

Mesa Community College artist-in-residence Antoinette Cauley will present a solo exhibition of her work Sept. 5-Oct.17 at the Art Gallery on the Southern and Dobson Campus. A reception is 6-8 …
The tour highlights artists performing their favorite Hendrix signature songs including “Little Wing,” “Fire,” “Purple Haze” and “Voodoo Child.”

'Experience Hendrix Tour' Oct. 4 at Mesa Arts Center

The Experience Hendrix Tour, which evokes the era when artists treated each performance as a unique interaction with their audience, is at Mesa Arts Center on Oct. 4. The tour presents multiple …
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