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Lessons learned in summer '23, changes to response heading into summer '24
PHOENIX — After last year's record-breaking temperatures and a record number of deaths from heat in Maricopa County, Phoenix's top leaders are changing how they respond to this year’s heat season. The City of Phoenix completed an "after action report" that evaluated its emergency response to last season’s...
Did you see the huge plume of black smoke in central Phoenix? Here's what it was.
PHOENIX — Several trucks used to transport oil caught fire in central Phoenix Sunday evening, according to authorities. The Phoenix Fire Department said the three trucks caught fire Sunday night near 16th and Jackson streets at around 6:45 p.m. VERSIÓN EN ESPAÑOL: ¿Vio una nube negra de humo en...
June 2 is '602 Day.' How will Phoenix celebrate?
The familiar area code was the first one given to Arizona back in 1947 and remains the primary code covering central Phoenix. For the first time this year, the City of Phoenix is celebrating June 2 by spotlighting various aspects of the city. Councilwomen Betty Guardado and Kesha Hodge Washington...
1 year after Valley teen's death, his family awards scholarships in his name
MESA, Ariz. — A disciplined, caring, selfless high school senior student athlete is who Olga Lopez mourns. That description also fits two seniors she awarded scholarships to in her son's memory a year after he was murdered. "This is legacy with purpose," Lopez said. Her son, Jeremiah Aviles, was...
Firefighters in North Scottsdale Warn as Arizona Wildfires Surge Compared to Last Year
Arizona is getting scorched by wildfires, and the tally is climbing compared to the previous year, keeping firefighters on high alert. Firefighters in North Scottsdale and the surrounding areas are sounding the alarm, urging residents to stay prepared as the fire season intensifies. According to ABC15, Maricopa and Pinal counties have seen at least 25 wildfires scorch over 40,000 acres, a stark increase from the five fires accounting for 100 acres during the same period last year.
Families in Mesa honor fallen heroes on Memorial Day
MESA, AZ (AZFamily) — On Memorial Day, American flags and flowers line the rows of cemeteries across the country, including at Mountain View Funeral Home and Cemetery in Mesa, where 3,000 veterans have been laid to rest. “My grandfather, Albert Trail, was a World War II veteran,” said Jarrod...
Scottsdale's McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park Hosts Free Summer Concert Series on Sundays
The sounds of summer are rolling into Scottsdale with the return of the Summer Concert Series at McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park. Between April 28 and June 23, visitors can treat their ears to a varied lineup of local talent, with genres ranging from Motown and funk to tributes of legendary artists, all amid the scenic environs of one of the city's most cherished parks. Concerts are scheduled for each Sunday evening, making it the ideal setting for a family outing or a laid-back date night under the stars.
Dog dies after alleged domestic violence incident in Peoria, police say
PEORIA, Ariz. — The Peoria Police Department is investigating a domestic violence incident reported Monday that involved the death of a dog. Police said officers are currently on scene trying to determine the circumstances leading up to the incident reported near 81st and Peoria avenues. The situation appears to...
Mesa Arts Center receives federal grant, but other arts funding is still in danger in Arizona
The National Endowment for the Arts has awarded the Mesa Arts Center a $75,000 grant that it will put towards its upcoming Día De Los Muertos festival. But is a grant like this at risk when the Arizona Commission on the Arts faces total defunding?. The short answer is...
Phoenix to celebrate 602 Area Code Day on June 2 with deals and discounts
For the first time, Phoenix will officially celebrate 602 Day on June 2. 602 is Phoenix’s most prominent area code. Local businesses and organizations will provide discounts and deals for $6.02. The city expects more than a hundred restaurants shops, and cultural attractions to take part. You can find a map with all the deals and events at 602Day.com.
Phoenix Man Charged With 31 Counts of Organized Retail Theft in Yearlong Store Heist Spree
A thief who turned a West Phoenix store into his personal cash cow, hitting it 31 times in just over a year, has been corralled by the law. Christian Mayson Kaya, 22, methodically looted the store using a backpack or handbasket and sly escapes through the fire exits to haul off everything from clothing to luggage to hoverboards, authorities say.
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