The Longest Heatwave Ever to Scorch the Southwest
In the sweltering summer of 2023, the Southwest United States was subjected to an unprecedented and prolonged heatwave. As temperatures soared beyond historical records, the region was plunged into a fiery ordeal, affecting both urban and natural environments. This heatwave was not only notable for its intensity but al
Woman ‘Completely Shocked’ When She Finds a Bobcat ‘Den’ in Her Attic After Hearing...
“Based on the sounds, they knew it was likely something larger than rodents,” Critter Evictors owner Verner Swenson tells PEOPLE
Realtors Predict House Prices Will Plummet In These 9 Popular Arizona Towns
If you're looking to purchase a house in Arizona, these popular towns could see falling home prices. Find out more with insights from real estate agents.
Surprise Cops Collar Suspect In West Valley Construction Ripoff Spree
A months-long headache for West Valley builders may finally be easing after Surprise police arrested a local man they say is behind a wave of construction-site thefts that stretched across multiple neighborhoods. Authorities say the thefts hit more than 40 active home-building sites, stripping new houses of key applian
Two toddlers hospitalized after separate near-drownings in Scottsdale, Mesa
SCOTTSDALE, AZ (AZFamily) — Two toddlers are recovering after separate near-drowning incidents at backyard pools in the East Valley, officials said. Paramedics were first called out just before 8 p.m. Friday near Guadalupe and Ellsworth roads after a report that a 3-year-old child had been pulled from a backyard pool.
Six teens arrested in Surprise teen violence case, five charged under Preston’s Law
SURPRISE, AZ — There are new developments in a Surprise teen violence case that ABC15 has been following since April. Police confirm six teenagers have now been arrested in connection with a group attack on a 15-year-old boy. For one Surprise family, the night of April 4 changed everything.
Beloved Arizona Italian restaurant closes for good after 24 years in business
Another longtime neighborhood restaurant has quietly served its last meal, marking the end of an era for loyal customers who made it a favorite gathering place for more than two…
Sunny start gives way to storm chances mid-week
A stretch of sunny, dry weather is expected across the North Country through the weekend before a multi-day period of showers and thunderstorms.
State Route 51 road closures to impact Phoenix drivers for weeks
Starting at 5 a.m. on July 27, northbound lanes on SR-51 between Highland and Camelback roads will be narrowed to two lanes for a seven-week repair project. The Arizona Department of Transportation recommends drivers utilize Interstate 17 or surface streets, such as 7th Street or 16th Street to avoid expected delays.
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