The Unique Ways Phoenix Families Kept Cool Before Air Conditioning
Before air conditioning, Phoenix residents creatively battled the sweltering summer heat with thick clay walls, shaded porches, and clever routines, showcasing their resilience in a harsh desert climate.
Storm blows dust into Valley, potential to develop into Thunderstorm
A weather system blew dust into the Valley on Wednesday evening and had the potential to develop into a thunderstorm, according to officials. The National Weather Service (NWS) for Phoenix posted that the head of the storm was pushing dust toward Loop 202 Santan Freeway from the south near Arizona Avenue around 4:45 p.
AZ man accused of stalking woman who rejected him; new details in Iran war...
PHOENIX - Arizona man accused of pointing gun through the window of a woman he allegedly stalked; terms of interim Iran war deal revealed; and more - here's a look at your top stories on FOX10Phoenix.com for Wednesday, June 17, 2026. 1. AZ GOP gubernatorial candidates take part in debate.
Caught on camera: First responders save dogs, turtle from Phoenix house fire
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — New body camera video shows how first responders teamed up to save some furry and shelly friends from roaring flames at a Phoenix mobile home earlier this month. An officer in the video the Phoenix Police Department released Wednesday saw smoke coming from a mobile home...
Dust storm advisory, flash flood warnings in parts of Arizona
Severe storms south of Phoenix sparked a dust storm advisory extending to Ahwatukee and Chandler, along with a flash flood warning near Casa Grande. FOX 10's Erica Horvatin has more on the impacts through the evening.
Phoenix puts new limits on tying up dogs
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Phoenix now has stricter rules for owners who want to tie their dogs up outside. The Phoenix City Council unanimously approved an updated ordinance that bans leaving dogs tied or chained outside unless someone is directly supervising them. That means the dog has to be in...
Scottsdale Unified School District board approves budget, superintendent bonus
School may be out – but the Scottsdale Unified School District Governing Board is still cracking the books. At the end of a long June 9 meeting, board members Donna Lewis, Mike Sharkey, Amy Carney, Carine Werner and Matthew Pittinsky by a split vote approved a $14,850 bonus for SUSD Superintendent Scott Menzel.
Phoenix Turns Into A 108-Degree Blast Furnace As Afternoon Winds Whip The Valley
Mostly clear skies and low 90s at Phoenix Sky Harbor this morning are setting the table for another scorcher across the Valley, with afternoon highs expected to top out near 108°F. Overnight will not offer much relief either, with many neighborhoods stuck in the low to mid 80s. By late day, breezes are expected to stre
Police ID driver who led Mesa police on freeway chase
Police identified the driver who allegedly led Mesa police on a chase to the Loop 202 in Phoenix as 24-year-old Benny Rodriguez.
Judge rules that removal of Glendale City Council member was illegal
A Glendale City Council member removed from office last month is headed back to his position after a Maricopa County Superior Court judge ordered him reinstated.

















