A program that helps low-income seniors and WIC recipients purchase fresh, Arizona-grown produce is now accepting applications again, but changes to how it operates this year are raising concerns among some participants. The Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program has returned for 2026, offering eligible individuals access to coupons that can […]
An East Valley businesswoman is stepping into the transportation market with a new rideshare service designed to offer a safer, more secure option for riders who want added peace of mind. The service, created by a local entrepreneur with a background in community safety and customer service, aims to fill […]
Mesa officials are facing a difficult decision over the future of a hotel the city purchased to provide temporary housing for people experiencing homelessness, as rising costs, neighborhood concerns, and shifting state policies complicate the project’s path forward. The property, acquired with federal and state funds during the height of […]
Mesa has been awarded a significant federal grant to expand its gunshot detection system, a move city leaders say will strengthen public safety and improve emergency response times across several neighborhoods. The funding, provided through a national public safety initiative, will allow Mesa Police to broaden the reach of its […]
Members of Christ’s Church of the Valley (CCV) in Peoria, Arizona, are pushing back against their pastors after some church leaders wrote character letters supporting Joshua Jacobsen—a man who pleaded guilty in two thousand six to sexual contact with a minor. Jacobsen, once a teacher and soccer coach, admitted to […]
Trader Joe’s has pulled several frozen meals from shelves nationwide after reports that some products may contain small pieces of glass. Federal officials say the recall now covers more than 36 million pounds of ready‑to‑eat and frozen chicken and pork fried rice, ramen, and shu mai dumpling products manufactured by […]
The ongoing combined US-Israeli military campaign against Iran and its Axis of Resistance proxies focuses on degrading Iran’s ballistic missile and retaliatory capabilities to avoid depleting interceptor stockpiles. US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have highlighted the goal of significantly weakening Iran’s ballistic missile program. Key […]
Mesa, Ariz. — Authorities have identified an employee of the Arizona Attorney General’s Office as the individual involved in the shooting death of a 32-year-old mother of seven in Mesa. The victim, Maria Ernestina Lewis (also known as Mia), was fatally shot and later found deceased on February 28, 2026. […]
Aldi shoppers in Arizona are being urged to check their freezers after a nationwide recall of a popular frozen meatball product. Nearly 9,500 pounds of Bremer Italian Style Meatballs were pulled from shelves after a customer reported finding metal fragments in the food, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s […]
