Golfland Sunsplash in Mesa has officially opened a massive new attraction called Riptide, a 10-story waterslide that park officials say is now the tallest waterslide in Arizona and throughout the Southwest. The new attraction debuted with a special preview event on May 15, where hundreds of students from schools across […]
Public health officials in Maricopa County say Mesa is now experiencing the region’s largest measles outbreak in decades, raising concerns among doctors and health experts as confirmed cases continue increasing across the Valley. According to county health officials, Maricopa County has confirmed 15 measles cases so far in 2026, making […]
Chandler Fashion Center is preparing for a major transformation over the next several years as mall leadership works to bring new restaurants, retailers, entertainment spaces, and outdoor upgrades to one of the East Valley’s busiest shopping destinations. According to Chandler Fashion Center general manager Monica Greenman, the changes are being […]
Emergency crews responded Friday night after a small plane made an emergency landing in a field near Hunt Highway and State Route 87 in the Sun Lakes area southeast of Phoenix. Authorities said the pilot was able to walk away unharmed following the incident. According to officials, the aircraft went […]
Residents in southern Arizona felt shaking Friday after an earthquake rattled parts of the region, according to seismic officials and local reports from community members who described sudden vibrations and rumbling sensations. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the earthquake struck near the Arizona-Mexico border and was felt in several […]
The U.S. House of Representatives has passed legislation that would allow a cheaper gasoline blend known as E15 to be sold year-round across the country, a move supporters say could help lower fuel costs for consumers during the busy summer driving season. The proposal, called the Nationwide Consumer and Fuel […]
A partial building collapse at a north Phoenix strip mall prompted a large emergency response Thursday morning near Cave Creek and Greenway roads, though officials said no injuries were reported after the incident. According to Phoenix fire officials, the collapse happened shortly after 11 a.m. at a shopping center located […]
The FBI is offering a $200,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and prosecution of a former U.S. Air Force intelligence specialist accused of spying for Iran and exposing classified American intelligence information. Federal authorities announced this week that they are continuing their search for Monica Elfriede Witt, a […]
A fast-moving brush fire near Wickenburg forced evacuations, destroyed multiple RVs and structures, and temporarily shut down a major stretch of U.S. 60 as firefighters battled dangerous conditions in the Hassayampa River Bottom area southeast of town. The wildfire, named the Jones Fire, broke out Monday and quickly spread through […]
A fast-moving brush fire near Wickenburg forced evacuations, damaged property, and shut down a major stretch of U.S. 60 as firefighters worked to contain flames spreading through the Hassayampa River Bottom area. The wildfire, identified as the Jones Fire, broke out southeast of Wickenburg on Sunday and quickly expanded because […]
