As Mesa grows as a community, so has the attention it’s paid in the region and nationally.

The Mesa Police Department posted a statement on its Facebook early Tuesday warning residents that a group of men are making their way through neighborhoods falsely posing as Dish Network employees.

Check this deal. Take four people out to an evening movie; buy each a ticket, a small popcorn and a small drink for a total of $24. Where? Well, you are about to find out. The costly holidays are upon us, so let’s save some money on movies.

Election issues are like an unending drum beat: Family, jobs and national security. There’s nothing’s really new in the world of politics except personalities and here we are again. I was reminded of the same ‘ole, when I reviewed my Election Day column from six years ago. It’s worth sharing, again. Take note of what folks stressed over, even then:

A butler opens the door of the large Sesame Street brownstone and guides me to the parlor. Big Bird is sitting on a large couch, wearing a silk smoking jacket, holding a bourbon and enjoying a drag on what appears to be an unfiltered Camel cigarette.

NEW YORK (AP) — The London Olympics may well be remembered as the event that drove home the power of social media — partly to the chagrin but mostly to the benefit of NBC, which controlled images of the games in the United States.

Q: What are your suggestions for alternatives to cable and satellite television services? -- Peter

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Channel blackouts such as the one that resulted from the recent spat between Viacom and DirecTV have become far more common over the past three years. Consumers can thank the changing dynamics of the entertainment industry.

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Channel blackouts such as the one that resulted from the recent spat between Viacom and DirecTV have become far more common over the past three years. Consumers can thank the changing dynamics of the entertainment industry.

“Well our illustrious president felt the need to see March Madness for himself and the British PM. Naturally, he paid for all with his own money. NOT. He made the very generous taxpayer pay $480,000 and didn’t thank us!”

Phone company Verizon Communications Inc. will challenge Netflix and start a video streaming service this year with Redbox and its DVD rental kiosks.

If you splurged on that perfect gadget gift, you’ve probably imagined an ecstatic squeal accompanying its discovery. But if you extend that fantasy five minutes, is the scene as jubilant? Gadget givers everywhere forget to make their toys usable straight out of the box, leading to frustration before the fun can begin.

DISH Network announced this week it will add 100 employees to its Phoenix customer service center. The customer service representatives will work at the center, 4811 E. Thistle Landing Drive.

"Finally some compromises from the Republicans. They say that they will support No Child Left Behind, if the Democrats support the Republicans' ‘No Rich Person Left Behind.' "

I love TV. Before my son was born, fall would find me setting my DVR to tape every new show. Now that my 2-year-old drastically limits my TV time, I'm looking long and hard at my satellite TV bill. There must be a better way to watch my favorite shows here and there -- and not on my computer. I'm rather partial to my HDTV and Surround Sound.

Eight, Arizona PBS has announced special programs through the end of May, including the station’s annual, award-winning broadcast of the National Memorial Day concert, broadcast live from the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol.

A research team at North Carolina State University set its sights on designing a better antenna for the military. It went slightly off the mark, creating an indoor antenna that receives free over-the-air, high-definition digital TV signals.

The Pac-10 agreed to a 12-year television contract with Fox and ESPN on Tuesday worth about $3 billion, allowing the conference to quadruple its media rights fees and start its own network.

It seems like just when things couldn't get stickier for public broadcasting in America, something else happens to make you question whether there's any "PR" left in "NPR."

Linda Turley-Hansen, guest commentary

Produced in conjunction with Eight, Arizona PBS and directed by Emmy Award winner Deborah Novak, “Steven Caras: See Them Dance” looks at the life and artistry of America’s leading dance photographer.

Big Bird and Elmo soon may be looking for a new address.

Call it the prime-time version of overtime.

Arizonans will be able to see and hear the questions that federal judges ask when they're deciding whether to let the state's new immigration law take effect.