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MDM Physical Therapy in Mesa featured on ‘Viewpoint with Dennis Quaid’

Public television viewers are invited to rediscover the possibilities of a vibrant, active life by watching “Viewpoint with Dennis Quaid” as the show explores the transformative world of …
Education

Download ParentSquare for Mesa Public Schools school-to-home communication

Mesa Public Schools has rolled out ParentSquare as its primary school-to-home communication tool. “If you haven’t already, we encourage you to activate your account and download the …
Missing

Teenagers Annelise Sky Alexander, Annaliya Jade Miller missing from Mesa, police say

The Mesa Police Department is seeking the public’s help in locating 14-year-old Annaliya Jade Miller and 15-year-old Annelise Sky Alexander who are missing and may be together. Miller was …
LOCATED

Mesa 15-year-old found safe: PD

Kamryn Hall, 15, who was last seen at about 6 a.m. July 16 in the area of Horne and Brown roads has been located and is safe, Mesa police said Saturday.
MESA CITY COUNCIL

Mesa City Council discusses Gateway Library, other improvement projects

The Mesa City council discussed and viewed updates on various improvement projects at their July 8 study session. Many of the projects discussed were funded by 2018, 2020, 2022 and 2024 general …
Found

Belen Naranjo Sanchez, 16, missing since February found in Las Vegas, Mesa police say

A 16-year-old girl missing since February has been found, according to the Mesa Police Department. Belen Naranjo Sanchez had last been seen Feb. 10 leaving her residence in the area of Signal …
Missing

Jessica Cox, 16, missing from Mesa, police say

The Mesa Police Department is seeking the public’s help in locating 16-year-old Jessica Cox who is missing and was last seen leaving her residence at 2:16 p.m. July 14 in the area of McKellips …
Neighbors

Prime IV Hydration & Wellness - Red Mountain a drop-off location for Mesa hydration drive

Prime IV Hydration & Wellness - Red Mountain, a Mesa business, is serving as a designated drop-off location for the 19th annual Mesa hydration donation campaign. The summer initiative aims to …
your health

HonorHealth offering free hernia screenings Aug. 9 in Mesa

Hernias are far more common than most people realize. One in four men and one in 25 women will develop a hernia in their lifetime — but many go undiagnosed until they cause pain or …
PLANNING AND ZONING

Mesa Planning and Zoning Board recommends council amend site plan for 29-unit development

The Mesa Planning and Zoning board voted 6-0 on July 9 to recommend the Mesa City Council amend a site plan for a planned 29-unit development. Board member Genessee Montes was absent. The …
Missing

Blaze Morales, 13, missing from Mesa, police say

The Mesa Police Department is seeking the public’s help in locating 13-year-old Blaze Morales who is missing and was last seen at 4 p.m. July 14 in the area of Gilbert Road and Southern Avenue. …
Found

Missing juvenile Trinity Cox found, Mesa police say

A teenager who had been missing since July 8 from the area of McKellips and Gilbert Road has been found, Mesa police said. …
First responders

3 robberies reported in Mesa

The Mesa Police Department took the following reports of robberies of individuals June 17-23: Robbery of an individual at a residence/home, reported at 12 a.m. June 18 in the 8700 block of …
MESA CITY COUNCIL

Special recall election set for Mesa council member in November

The city of Mesa will hold a special recall election for District 2 Councilmember Julie Spilsbury on Nov. 4, 2025. A recall petition was submitted by Mesa resident JoAnne Robbins in January. The …
Found

Missing juveniles Castillo, Eastburn found, Mesa police say

A teenager who had been missing for nearly a year and one missing for several days have been found, Mesa police said. Fifteen-year-old Israel Castillo and 14-year-old Preston Eastburn were …
Found

Kylee Perez, 16, missing since June has been found safe, Mesa police say

Kylee Perez, a 16-year-old who had been missing since June 27 from the area of Higley and Southern, was located July 15 and is safe, Mesa police said. Perez was last seen at about 11:20 a.m. …

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OPINION
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Three men from Phoenix, Scottsdale and Mesa are facing charges along with more than 300 others throughout the country in what the U.S. Department of Justice said was a “national health care fraud takedown.”
ENTERTAINMENT & THINGS TO DO
A Q&A and gallery walk-through will follow the 1-2 p.m. talk Sunday, July 20, at the Dobson Lecture Hall at MAC, 1 E. Main St.

Free artist talk with Lily Reeves Sunday at Mesa Arts Center

Artist Lily Reeves will be speaking about her inspiration, past work and new pieces in the exhibition “Fire to Form” in July at Mesa Arts Center. A Q&A and gallery walk-through …
Performances are at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. July 13, 20 and 27 at the Nesbitt/Elliott Playhouse at 1 E. Main St.

The Circus Farm in July at Mesa Arts Center

The Circus Farm returns to Mesa Arts Center in July. Performances are at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. July 20 and 27 at the Nesbitt/Elliott Playhouse at 1 E. Main St., it states at …
Registration is underway for the fun and friendly competition at 1860 S. Longmore in Mesa in three age groups:

Catch the wave at Hang 110° FlowRider competition July 25 in Mesa

An epic surf and boogie board showdown for kids and teens is planned at the Hang 110° FlowRider Competition on Friday, July 25 at Rhodes Aquatic Complex. Registration is underway for the fun …
Salt River Tubing is seven minutes from Loop 202 East on North Power Road in Mesa. It 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 through Monday, Sept. 1, weather and water-flow conditions permitting. It changes to Fridays-Sundays only …
The performance is 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug 2, at the Ikeda Theater at Mesa Arts Center 1 E. Main St.

Farzad Farzin in concert in August at Mesa Arts Center

Iranian superstar Farzad Farzin returns to Arizona on Aug. 2 for a night of music and emotion. The performance is 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug 2, at the Ikeda Theater at Mesa Arts Center 1 E. Main St. …
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