Firefighters extinguish large tire fire outside west Phoenix auto shop
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Firefighters contained a large fire that engulfed a mountain of tires outside of a west Phoenix auto shop early Thursday morning. Around 5 a.m., Phoenix firefighters were called out to the fire at Corona Wheel & Tires Auto Service, located near 75th Avenue and Indian School Road. The call was upgraded to a first alarm response due to the fire’s size and exposure risk, with more resources and crews requested to contain the flames.
Freeway closures across Phoenix area could cause weekend delays
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Drivers could see delays on Phoenix-area freeways this weekend as the Arizona Department of Transportation continues improvement projects across the region. Loop 101 (Agua Fria Freeway) Eastbound Loop 101 will be closed between 75th and 51st avenues from 10 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday for...
Not guilty plea entered for Arizona AG agent accused in death of Mesa mother
MESA, AZ (AZFamily) — Just days after being charged with negligent homicide, an agent with the Arizona Attorney General’s Office has entered a plea in connection to the death of Mesa mother. Judge Therese Ann Gantz entered a not guilty plea on behalf of Dulance Morin, who appeared...
Rain chances, cooler temps heading to metro Phoenix as Hurricane Rachel moves north
Rain is likely in metro Phoenix this weekend as the remnants of Hurricane Rachel move through the Southwest. Friday night has a 20% chance of showers, while Saturday has a 50% chance, according to the National Weather Service. The odds increase going into Saturday night, which has a 90% chance of showers.
Here’s what to expect from the Mesa Music Festival
The Mesa Music Festival returns this fall to open its gates to independent musicians ready to work, learn and be heard. The eighth annual Mesa Music Festival is Thursday, Oct. 15, to Saturday, Oct. 17, in Downtown Mesa. The San Diego-born metal quartet P.O.D. will perform a free concert at...
Arizona State among 9 universities targeted in new federal visa fraud investigation
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — A new federal task force is investigating Arizona State University and eight other elite universities, accusing them of visa fraud that officials say undermines American graduate students and researchers. Vice President JD Vance and U.S. Department of Labor Inspector General Anthony D’Esposito announced the investigation Thursday...
Construction begins on 11-mile stretch of I-10 between Phoenix, Casa Grande
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Crews have begun construction on an 11-mile stretch of Interstate 10 between Loop 202 and the Gila River as part of a project to expand the corridor between Phoenix and Casa Grande. The work is the third of four segments in the 26-mile I-10 Wild Horse...
Tropical Storm Rachel targets Arizona with rain, wind this weekend
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — A tropical storm is on path to bring big weather changes to Arizona over the upcoming holiday weekend, with three First Alert Weather Days ahead. Look for sunshine and hot weather again today, with a forecast high of 103 in the Valley. That’s 11 degrees above normal for this time of year in Phoenix. About the same can be expected for tomorrow.
Teen arrested on suspicion of making terrorist threat
Police in Mesa arrested 18-year-old Damien Bedonie, who they say expressed deep-seeded hatred toward specific groups, and had conversations about harming them.
Tropical Storm Rachel targets Arizona with rain, wind this weekend
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — A tropical storm is on path to bring big weather changes to Arizona over the upcoming holiday weekend, with three First Alert Weather Days ahead. Look for sunshine and hot weather again today, with a forecast high of 103 in the Valley. That’s 11 degrees above normal for this time of year in Phoenix
