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Mesa police arrested two individuals in a child abuse case that resulted in a death, while a mistrial was declared in the case of Ian Mitcham. A Target shooting involving an AR-15 rifle and the arrest of a toddler's parents for failing to seek medical care dominated local headlines.

Mesa residents are urged to stay alert after two serious crashes at SR-24 and Signal Butte, while the city’s school district approves $4.1 million in safety grants for enhanced security measures. A suspect allegedly used an AR-15-style rifle in a shooting at a Mesa Target store, prompting law enforcement to review documents and investigate the incident.

Mesa authorities are searching for several missing persons in Arizona, including a 23-year-old swimmer found near Saguaro Lake. A Mesa trooper rescued a duckling on a highway, while a nurse won a Jeep in Swig’s birthday giveaway, and a new citizen app aims to enhance local safety and engagement.

Mesa police are investigating a shooting at the Target store on Friday afternoon involving a 21-year-old detainee, while the Citizen app promotes free real-time emergency alerts. The city also welcomes the Turkish national soccer team for World Cup training and celebrates NAU's full scholarship award to a Mesa graduate.

Mesa police are investigating a shooting at a Target store on US 60 and Power Road, leaving one person hospitalized. Meanwhile, Top Fuel Espresso is expanding with its fourth Arizona lease, including a new Mesa location.

Mesa residents are urged to use the Citizen app for real-time safety alerts after a house fire damaged a family's home and sparked calls for better building codes. ICE is moving detainees from Salt Lake City to undisclosed locations, while Mesa police ramp up DUI patrols ahead of Memorial Day.

Mesa flight schools sue city over high Falcon Field landing fees, sparking debate on economic impacts and infrastructure costs. Authorities continue search for missing persons in Arizona while a new Citizen app gains traction, raising concerns about misinformation and community safety.

Mesa's Elliot & Ellsworth development kicks off soon with retail and jobs in Southeast Mesa, while the Citizen app upgrades boost public safety through real-time alerts. Mesa Gateway Airport gets FAA upgrades, enhancing flight safety and efficiency as WSU Baseball faces Air Force in a MWC tournament opener.

Mesa city officials will vote on the future of the homeless outreach program amid rising homelessness, while local Democrats criticize the Mesa ICE facility for poor medical care. Residents also face higher grocery prices and a new app, Citizen, helps track local crime and emergencies.

Mesa residents now have access to the Citizen app, a new tool offering real-time emergency updates and community resources. The FAA has also selected Mesa Gateway Airport for a pilot program to transfer air traffic control operations from private companies to the FAA.

Mesa officials are pushing for a $285 million infrastructure bond to improve public safety and street repairs while debating a controversial data center project near SR 24. A fatal multi-vehicle crash in Mesa and Glendale has raised concerns about roadway safety, and authorities are urging residents to help find missing persons.

Mesa residents will hear about a neighborly gesture where a grandmother was uplifted by a community-built wrestling ring, plus updates on Eastmark development's progress and the new Citizen app for public safety. The city also highlights its role as a training site for the Türkiye World Cup team.

Mesa police are investigating two shootings with serious injuries, including a fatal incident and a critical victim, while the city launches a new public safety initiative through the Citizen app. Golfland Sunsplash opens its 10-story Riptide waterslide, offering a new summer attraction for residents and visitors.

Mesa: A backyard fire damaged a home and sparked warnings about suspicious activity, while health officials address a large measles outbreak and urge vaccinations. A car fire injured a man on US 60, and the new Citizen app launches to enhance community safety and emergency response.

Mesa authorities are investigating a rise in missing persons cases and urging community vigilance. The Elliot & Ellsworth retail development in Southeast Mesa is advancing, raising concerns about traffic and economic impacts. ICE has faced criticism after using pepper spray on detainees in Arizona, prompting calls for accountability.

Mesa officials confirm a new measles case linked to the downtown farmers market, urging attendees to check for symptoms, while police search for two missing persons since January. The city also launches a bottled water drive and promotes the new Citizen app for real-time safety alerts.

Mesa's newest attraction, Ripetide, the state's tallest water slide at Arizona Mills Waterpark, opens this summer. Meanwhile, Mesa Public Schools launches a leadership program for students and city council finalizes housing and infrastructure policies ahead of the 2026 elections.

Mesa residents should stay alert after a plane emergency landing on US 60 near Superior and be aware of ongoing missing persons cases in Arizona. The City also highlights the importance of the Citizen app for real-time safety alerts and the growing water crisis impacting Arizona golf courses.

Mesa: Emergency crews rescued a man trapped in a storm drain under a busy highway, while a plane made an emergency landing on US 60 near Superior. The city also launched the Citizen app for real-time safety alerts and announced the opening of Sandbox VR's first Arizona location in Gilbert.

Mesa officials are addressing hospital safety ratings after three of the city’s four hospitals received “C” ratings, raising concerns about emergency response and staffing. The city is also launching the Citizen app to improve community safety and transparency, while a missing infant case in Mohave County has led to ongoing investigations and public safety alerts.

Mesa officials warn of a new measles case linked to local gatherings, urging vaccination updates and contact tracing. Residents can now access real-time safety alerts via the Citizen app, while Mesa Gateway Airport expands its regional flight network.

Mesa: Mesa Police Department urges residents to download the Citizen app for real-time crime updates and community safety tips, while major roadwork near Mesa Gateway Airport begins this month with 1.5 years of construction impacting traffic. Authorities also warn of measles outbreaks linked to 10 local locations and report 12 new missing persons cases in 2026.

Mesa health officials are tracking a measles outbreak with 13 confirmed cases linked to schools, shopping centers, and public transit hubs, urging residents to avoid crowded spaces. A new 129-room dual hotel project near Mesa Gateway Airport is set to boost tourism and create dozens of jobs.

Mesa officials are addressing overcrowding concerns at the Mesa Gateway ICE facility and urging transparency as the site approaches capacity, with the Airport Authority director calling for updates on staffing and conditions. Authorities are also tracking 2026 missing persons cases in Arizona, while residents can now access real-time safety alerts through the Citizen app.

Mesa authorities are investigating a man arrested for secretly recording victims, including children, in his home and are reviewing police protocols after a man died in custody. Officials are also warning about a rise in missing persons cases across Arizona and urging residents to use the Citizen app for safety alerts.