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View fullscreen Submitted photo/Spectrum Submitted photo/Spectrum Previous Next Posted Thursday, October 22, 2026 7:40 pm Spectrum is now the Internet, Mobile, and TV provider for former Cox customers in the Valley. “We’re now part of your community in all of the Phoenix metro area, and we couldn’t be more excited to be here,” said Melany Stroupe, Communications Manager for Spectrum. “The reason we do this isn’t just about Internet speeds or streaming apps. That’s how.

View fullscreen Independent Newsmedia/Jason W. Brooks Hundreds of protesters lined Stapley Drive, from U.S. 60 to Inverness Avenue, on Oct. 17, in the latest“No Kings” pushback against what they view as monarchical actions by President Trump. Independent Newsmedia/Jason W. Brooks Hundreds of protestors were along Stapley Drive, from U.S. 60 to Inverness Avenue, Oct. 17 in the latest ”No Kings” pushback of what they view as monarchy-like actions by President Trump. Independent Newsmedia/Jason W.

(Metro Creative Connection) Posted Thursday, October 22, 2026 12:31 pm The 33-year-old man who died in a shooting Wednesday morning near Alma School Road and the U.S. 60 has been identified as Miguel Rodriguez of Mesa, police said Investigators have determined the shooting, which occurred about 2 p.m. Oct. 21, stemmed from a road-rage incident, according to a Mesa Police Department release. “All involved parties remained on scene and are cooperating with investigators.

By Lydia Hackley | Special to Independent Newsmedia Mesa Public School Board member Marcie Hutchinson raised the most concerns when it came to the board’s technology policy procedures in classrooms. Technology Policy 3-403 went into its second reading on Sept. 10 and it created some questions that did not come up during the board’s last meeting on how the policy might actually affect students in the classrooms.

Christie MacMurray Submitted photo/Mercy Care By Christie MacMurray | Mesa OPINION — A visit to the doctor may get you a diagnosis. A trip to the pharmacist fills the needed prescription. Your health plan has all sorts of information about benefits. Healthcare. Straightforward and easy to understand, right? Eye roll. Laugh stifled. Not so fast. Healthcare can be among the hardest things to understand, let alone navigate, in one’s life.

Arizona receives tornado watches for first time 2010 (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin) Tree debris obstructs part of a street as storms caused damage at a Mesa apartment complex Wednesday. (Gwendelyn Irey via AP) This image made with a smartphone and provided by Gwendelyn Irey shows a lightning strike Wednesday in Chandler.

City of Mesa Designed for preschool-aged children, Halloween Boo features trick-or-treat stations run by library staff, festive activities and visits from City departments and community organizations. Siblings are welcome, and children attending will receive a book from Kids Need to Read, while supplies last. Posted Thursday, October 22, 2026 7:55 am Mesa Public Library is bringing Halloween fun to families with its annual Halloween Boo event at all five library branches.

Richard H. Dyer The Mesa Senior Expo at Mesa Market Place Swap Meet, 10550 E. Baseline Road, will include resource booths and giveaways. Independent Newsmedia file The premier senior health and lifestyle expo will be hosted by Independent Newsmedia Posted Wednesday, October 21, 2026 1:47 pm Vendors and sponsorships are being sought for the Mesa Senior Expo 9 a.m.-noon Friday, Nov. 13, hosted by Independent Newsmedia for seniors and families from Mesa and neighboring communities.

Creative Metro Connection The Halloween edition of Cockpit Close-Up is 8-11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, at a hangar at Falcon Field Airport, 4626 E. Fighter Aces Drive in Mesa. Posted Wednesday, October 21, 2026 7:45 am The Halloween edition of Cockpit Close-Up, a free event perfect for families and kids in costume, is to be held 8-11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, at a historic World War II hangar at Falcon Field Airport, 4626 E. Fighter Aces Drive in Mesa.

Metro Creative “A Slice of Gratitude” will be held at 11 a.m. after worship Sunday, Nov. 23, at the Fellowship Hall at First Christian Church of Mesa, 805 N. Country Club Drive. Posted Wednesday, October 21, 2026 1:21 pm First Christian Church of Mesa is hosting a pie social in November to celebrate love, laughter and faith. “A Slice of Gratitude” will be held at 11 a.m. after worship Sunday, Nov. 23, at the Fellowship Hall at First Christian Church of Mesa, 805 N. Country Club Drive.