Mesa
Today
Friday, May 29th, 2026
Good morning, Mesa. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 29th of May.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ A Mesa man won over $1.4 million from a $15 wager on the progressive 'It's Alive! Frankenstein' slot machine at Gila River Resorts and Casinos, Lone Butte on Sunday night; casino staff spent hours verifying the jackpot as the property's third-largest payout. 12 News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ KJZZ won nine Edward R. Murrow Awards for large market radio news coverage in 2025, announced by RTNDA on Thursday. The awards recognized work on continuing coverage (U.S.-Mexico asylum) and digital excellence, along with investigative reporting and more. KJZZ
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Mesa Public Library is hosting a summer reading program from June 1 through July 20 as part of the Maricopa County Reads Program. The event encourages all ages to read 20 minutes daily and earn online badges + extra points by collecting secret codes at library events. Mesa Independent
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Maricopa County launched an $800K eviction prevention pilot yesterday in Phoenix to identify households at risk and provide resources while collaborating with landlords and justice courts, and county officials said it aims to lower disruptions and costs and may expand if successful. KJZZ
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Pima Medical Institute now offers a 22‑month fast‑track nursing program to ease the local healthcare shortage amid a statewide nurse deficit — graduates have high NCLEX‑RN pass rates and secure jobs promptly, boosting local patient care. 12 News
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BRICK CONVENTION | LEGO Fan Expo
10 AM – 1 PM — Mesa Amphitheatre — Tickets required — Explore amazing LEGO creations, meet artists, and enjoy hands-on building activities.
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Harleys After Dark Party
5-11 p.m. — Desert Wind Harley-Davidson — Free entry — Enjoy a fun evening with complimentary dinner and drinks at this community gathering.
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Mesa Arizona Business Networking
11:30 a.m. — The HUB Grill and Bar — $25 for non-members after two visits — Engage in structured networking designed for real relationships among local entrepreneurs.
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Infected Rain Live
6-9 p.m. — The Rosetta Room — Tickets required — Experience an energetic blend of modern metal with Infected Rain.
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Jake Shimabukuro Concert
7:30 PM — Tom and Janet Ikeda Theater — Starts at $52.50 — Experience the magical sounds of the ukulele with virtuoso Jake Shimabukuro and special guest Henry Kapono.
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Mesa Arizona Business Networking
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. — The HUB Grill and Bar — Membership required after two visits — Build real relationships and reliable referral networks in a committed, supportive environment.
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Total Chaos Live
6:30-8:30 p.m. — The Rosetta Room — Tickets from $51 — Experience a live performance that promises to be unforgettable.
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Pickle Ball: The Musical
2:00 PM — Virginia G. Piper Repertory Theater — Start at $40.75 — Experience a hilarious musical comedy that parodies the pickleball phenomenon and traditional tennis.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Life can only be understood backwards; but it must be lived forwards.
~ Soren Kierkegaard
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