Shows / Mesa News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Mesa News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Hosted by Corey with the Story, Mesa News Today delivers fast, focused daily updates on the stories shaping Mesa—from local news and business to culture, sports, and community developments. Designed for quick, on-the-go listening, each episode brings you up to speed in minutes. Produced by AI for speed, consistency, and global scale, the show is part of The Daily News Now network—bringing local news to every city in the world and keeping communities connected. Mesa News Today is your daily…
Episodes
- Mesa News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Tohono O'odham Defies Border Wall | Mesa News
The Tohono Oodham Nation is fiercely defending its sacred land by erecting warning signs and mobilizing police to stop federal contractors from building a…
- Mesa News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Man Bends Camera Pole to Fight Surveillance | Mesa News
A small business owner in Pinal County, Ed Kahle, bent a license plate reader camera pole to protest government surveillance — sparking a legal battle and…
- Mesa News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Shots Fired Near Tempe Lake | Mesa News
Shots fired near Tempe Town Lake sent police rushing to the scene—bullets hit a building and car, but no one was hurt. Authorities are still investigating who…
- Mesa News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Teen Murderer Extradited from Germany | Mesa News
A tragic death in Tucson sends shockwaves as 19-year-old Julissa Rubi Salazar is found fatally injured in her apartment. Her boyfriend, 20-year-old Varun…
- Mesa News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Father Charged in Kitten Abuse Case | Mesa News
A Florida father faces felony animal cruelty charges after allegedly drowning a two-month-old kitten—and using other kittens as twisted punishment for his…
- Mesa News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Canadian Woman Extradited After $43K Theft | Mesa News
A Canadian woman, Kaileigh Hogan, 25, is facing felony charges after allegedly stealing over $43,000 worth of gold and silver by intercepting a FedEx delivery…
- Mesa News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Roger Craig Reveals Dementia Diagnosis | Mesa News
Roger Craig, Hall of Fame running back and NFL legend, stunned the football world with a heartbreaking revelation during his induction speech: he’s been…
- Mesa News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
El Niño Winter Forecast Breakdown | Mesa News
El Niño’s making waves this winter, turning the U.S. into a weather battleground: the South and Southwest brace for frequent storms, sleet, and snow, while the…
- Mesa News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Peoria Schools Remove Key Books | Mesa News
Peoria Unified School District is sparking controversy by removing three key books — “Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass,” “A Raisin in the Sun,” and…
- Mesa News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Avondale Man Linked to Double Burial | Mesa News
Avondale police are urgently searching for 27-year-old Matthew Flores after human remains were found buried in a Litchfield Park backyard—raising chilling…
- Mesa News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Indicted in Erin Weber’s Disappearance | Mesa News
A Scottsdale man, Joseph Ryan Vigil, 41, has been indicted on first-degree murder charges in the disappearance of Erin Weber, who vanished in January 2023 and…
- Mesa News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Teen Girl Found Dead in Tucson | Mesa News
A chilling murder case in Tucson has gone international: 19-year-old Julissa Rubi Salazar was found dead in her apartment, and her boyfriend, 20-year-old Varun…
- Mesa News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Brandon Clarke's Tragic Passing | Mesa News
Tragedy strikes the Memphis Grizzlies as forward Brandon Clarke, just 29, dies from an accidental overdose of heroin and cocaine. Found at his LA home with…
- Mesa News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Veteran Saves Dogs With Shelter Help | Mesa News
A Marine Corps veteran, sleeping in his car and facing eviction, was on the verge of surrendering his three senior dogs—until a shelter navigator stepped in…
- Mesa News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Two Bodies Found Buried in Backyard | Mesa News
Two unidentified bodies were discovered buried in a Litchfield Park backyard during a welfare check, with blood and cleanup evidence pointing to a violent…
- Mesa News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Two Kids Behind Wheel in Oakland Crash | Mesa News
A woman is in critical condition after being struck by a car driven by a six-year-old child in Oakland — with a four-year-old sibling in the passenger seat…
- Mesa News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
The Justa Center’s Big Setback | Mesa News
Thieves struck The Justa Center in Phoenix, sabotaging nearly finished modular homes meant for homeless seniors—stealing copper, AC units, and causing over…
- Mesa News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Couple’s Argument Ends in Fatal Stabbing | Mesa News
A brutal domestic dispute in Mesa turned deadly Saturday morning when a 55-year-old woman allegedly stabbed her 54-year-old husband during an argument, leading…
- Mesa News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Arizona Mountain Lion Hunting Lawsuit | Mesa News
Arizona’s mountain lion hunting is under legal fire as the Center for Biological Diversity sues the state, arguing that current quotas—set at 340 lions this…
- Mesa News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Coin Flip Decides Gila Bend Council Seat | Mesa News
In a wild twist of fate, Gila Bend, Arizona, is set to decide its fourth town council seat with a coin flip—or high card draw—after a razor-thin 67-67 tie…
- Mesa News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Glen Keane’s Helicopter Rescue Story | Mesa News
Legendary Disney animator Glen Keane, creator of the Beast and Aladdin, was rescued by a Phoenix Fire Department helicopter after collapsing from heat…
- Mesa News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Pentagon Releases New UAP Video | Mesa News
The Pentagon just released jaw-dropping new UAP footage — a 1 minute 39 second clip from the Middle East captured by military sensors — as part of its ongoing…
- Mesa News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Fatal Head-On Crash on I-40 | Mesa News
A deadly head-on crash involving two tractor-trailers erupted Friday afternoon on Interstate 40 near Winslow, Arizona, killing both drivers and igniting a…
- Mesa News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Heroes, Hazards, and Heroic Acts | Mesa News
Phoenix fire crews received a heartfelt hand-drawn thank-you from a top animator, a sweet gesture amid sweltering heat and hazy skies that may soon break with…
- Mesa News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Shooting at Twin Falls In-N-Out | Mesa News
A shocking shooting spree in Twin Falls, Idaho, left three dead and seven injured after a 24-year-old man opened fire near an In-N-Out Burger—later dying by…
- Mesa News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Lake Mead at Crisis Point | Mesa News
Lake Mead’s water level has plummeted to its lowest since 1937, a dire warning shot across the bow of the Colorado River’s future. Warming temperatures and…
- Mesa News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Indicted in Erin Weber’s Disappearance | Mesa News
A shocking indictment in Scottsdale: 41-year-old Joseph Ryan Vigil faces first-degree murder charges tied to the three-year disappearance of Erin Weber, whose…
- Mesa News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Disney Animator Rescued on Mummy Mountain | Mesa News
Legendary Disney animator Glen Keane, known for bringing Tarzan, Aladdin, and the Beast to life, found himself in a real-life adventure when he got stranded on…
- Mesa News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Officer Misuses License Plate System | Mesa News
A North Carolina police officer got arrested for misusing her department’s license plate reader system—accessing it 31 times for personal use, even while…
- Mesa News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Joseph Vigil Indicted in Erin Weber Murder | Mesa News
A 41-year-old man, Joseph Vigil, has been indicted on first-degree murder charges in the disappearance of Erin Weber, who vanished in January 2023 near…
- Mesa News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Arizona’s Darker Stories This Week | Mesa News
A chilling true crime roundup: A teen girl was kidnapped, tied up, and abandoned in the Arizona desert—only to survive by stumbling into a Chipotle. Meanwhile…
- Mesa News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Tommy Detamore: A Country Legend Lost | Mesa News
Country music mourns the sudden loss of Tommy Detamore, a towering force behind the genre’s sound and soul, who died at 70. A gifted performer, producer, and…
- Mesa News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Tragic Stabbing Ends Marriage in Mesa | Mesa News
A deadly domestic dispute in Mesa ended in tragedy when a 54-year-old man was fatally stabbed by his wife during an argument, sparking a second-degree murder…
- Mesa News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Million Dollars No Longer Enough | Mesa News
A million bucks? In today’s real estate market, it’s barely enough to get your foot in the door—especially in hotspots like LA, where entry-level homes now…
- Mesa News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Tragic Water Rescue in Phoenix | Mesa News
Tragic Water Rescue in Phoenix | Mesa News
- Mesa News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Major Road Closures This Weekend | Mesa News
This weekend’s road trip just got a lot more complicated—major freeway closures and lane restrictions are hitting Phoenix, Chandler, and Tempe from Friday…
- Mesa News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Body Found in Arizona Canal | Mesa News
A body was found floating in the Arizona Canal near 24th Street and Arizona Biltmore Circle on August 7, shocking the community. Firefighters responded to what…
- Mesa News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Peoria's Roots in Cotton and Rails | Mesa News
From cotton “fairyland” to thriving community, Peoria’s story is one of water, railroads, and visionaries. The Arizona Canal and Santa Fe Railroad fueled its…
- Mesa News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Glendale’s Wild Early Days | Mesa News
Glendale’s wild past comes alive in this episode—where horses ruled the streets, ostriches were big business (until WWI fashion changed everything), and a…
- Mesa News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Meta Hit with $567M Fine for Youth Safety | Mesa News
A New Mexico judge just slapped Meta with a $567 million fine — the largest ever for social media harm — targeting how Facebook and Instagram affect teens…
- Mesa News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Arizona Biltmore’s Historic Reimagining | Mesa News
Step back into Arizona’s golden age at the Arizona Biltmore, a historic resort that opened in 1929 and has hosted presidents, Hollywood stars, and fashion…
- Mesa News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Phoenix’s Urban Pulse | Mesa News
Phoenix pulses with energy as the fifth-largest U.S. city, its downtown skyline rising fast with cranes, convention centers, and courthouses anchoring a…
- Mesa News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
ASU Tempe Campus Through the Decades | Mesa News
Step back in time with these stunning archival photos capturing ASU’s Tempe campus transformation from the late 50s to today. Witness Sun Devil and Packard…
- Mesa News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Starlink Launch Visible from Arizona | Mesa News
SpaceX is set to launch another Falcon 9 rocket this weekend from Vandenberg Space Force Base, deploying more Starlink satellites—though visibility from…
- Mesa News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Mesa Schools Build Smaller, Stronger Highs | Mesa News
Arizona’s largest school district just dropped a major education upgrade: two brand-new high schools designed to give students more personalized, focused…
- Mesa News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Cool Mix Paused as Lake Powell Dries | Mesa News
The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation has paused its “cool mix” program — which used colder water from Lake Powell to curb invasive smallmouth bass spawning — due to…
- Mesa News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Candida auris: The Silent Hospital Threat | Mesa News
Candida auris is a stealthy, drug-resistant fungus spreading across 23 U.S. states—especially dangerous in hospitals where vulnerable patients face…
- Mesa News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Arizona Ticket? Civil vs Criminal | Mesa News
Got a ticket in Arizona? Don’t panic—most are civil violations, meaning you can pay, request a hearing, or take defensive driving school before the deadline…
- Mesa News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Taliesin West: Wright's Desert Legacy | Mesa News
Step into Frank Lloyd Wright’s desert laboratory at Taliesin West, Scottsdale’s iconic National Historic Landmark where the architect lived, worked, and…
- Mesa News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Decomposing Bodies in Backyard | Mesa News
A chilling welfare check turned deadly when Avondale police uncovered two decomposing bodies buried in a Litchfield Park backyard, sparking a homicide…
- Mesa News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Mesa Schools Test Smaller, Focused High Schools | Mesa News
Mesa Public Schools just launched two brand-new high schools—Franklin High and a second unnamed campus—to shake up traditional education by creating smaller…
- Mesa News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Phoenix Freeway Chaos This Weekend | Mesa News
If you’re hitting the roads in metro Phoenix this weekend, brace for major freeway headaches—multiple closures and lane restrictions are set to hit key routes…
- Mesa News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Arizona’s First Lt. Governor Picks | Mesa News
Arizona’s governor’s race is turning into a strategic chess match, with first-ever lieutenant governor picks shaping the campaign’s direction. Katie Hobbs…
- Mesa News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Phoenix Heat Warning: Stay Safe This Weekend | Mesa News
Phoenix is bracing for relentless 110-degree heat through the weekend, with extreme heat warnings still active—stay hydrated and avoid outdoor activities when…
- Mesa News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Arizona News You Can’t Miss | Mesa News
Arizona’s headlines this past week were packed—test your knowledge with a local news quiz designed to keep you sharp on what matters most in your state. From…
- Mesa News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Phoenix Bat Spectacle at Sunset | Mesa News
Witness the wild nightly spectacle of thousands of Mexican free-tailed bats emerging from a Phoenix flood-control tunnel along the Arizona Canal—nature’s own…
- Mesa News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
PHX Reserve Makes Security Effortless | Mesa News
Phoenix Sky Harbor just made airport security way easier—wait times under 20 minutes, plus a free service called PHX Reserve that lets you book your own…
- Mesa News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Woman Charged After Throwing Kittens From Car | Mesa News
A shocking act of animal cruelty has sent shockwaves through the community: a 25-year-old woman was caught on camera tossing three kittens from a moving car on…
- Mesa News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Tragic Drowning at Roosevelt Lake | Mesa News
A tragic drowning at Roosevelt Lake claims the life of 37-year-old Ruperto Cervantes from Tucson, who jumped off his boat to cool off—only to vanish beneath…
- Mesa News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Gila County K-9 Simba’s Tragic Passing | Mesa News
Gila County’s Sheriff’s Office is investigating the sudden death of their beloved K-9, Simba — a loyal partner who served the community with distinction. While…