Arizona utilities offering payments for thermostat control when power grid strained
Utilities in Arizona are offering payments in exchange for control over customers' thermostats at times when the power grid is under strain to reduce demand and prevent blackouts. This story originally aired on KJZZ in May. Read the full article below. There’s a shiny, wifi-enabled Google Nest thermostat mounted on...
Surveillance video shows driver abandoning dog in west Phoenix
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Animal cruelty cases are on the rise across the state. The Arizona Humane Society reports that it responded to 65 calls of animal abuse or distress on Thursday morning alone. One of the most recent cases is from Wednesday in west Phoenix, where Jose Munoz’ surveillance...
Family hopes to take in newborn who spent days alone next to dead mother...
A newborn is being treated in a hospital after being found next to her dead mother in a Phoenix residence. Harmony was about three weeks old and extremely dehydrated when she was discovered wrapped in a blanket close to her mother, Jade Hardin. According to police, on May 14, neighbors at the apartment complex at...
Arizona Humane Society offering $0 adoptions after record-breaking weekend
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — After a record-breaking adoption special, the Arizona Humane Society is inviting families once again to come adopt a furry friend this holiday weekend. To free up kennel space, the organization is hosting another one-day adoption event this Saturday, July 5. All pets will have $0 adoption fees at...
A New ALDI is Coming to Surprise, Arizona: Here’s the Location
ALDI is officially listed as “Coming Soon” to 13723 W Bell Road in Surprise, Arizona, according to the company’s store locator. This address formerly housed Bed Bath & Beyond, which closed before the brand’s collapse. While there’s no announced opening date or visible construction activity as of July 2025, the site...
Man found stabbed in central Phoenix
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — A man has serious injuries after he was found stabbed in central Phoenix early Thursday morning. Phoenix police officers responded to a reported stabbing near 24th Street and Van Buren Street around 5:40 a.m. When they arrived at the scene, officers found a man with injuries consistent with stab...
Training Milestone: Luke Air Force Base graduates its 1,500th F-35 pilot
The 56th Fighter Wing at Luke Air Force Base marked a major training milestone with the graduation of its 1,500th F-35 pilot, Maj. Rolandus “Turbo” Scherders of the Royal Netherlands Air Force on Thursday, June 5. Scherders, the RNLAF 312th Squadron director of operations, was assigned to the...
Family steps up for Phoenix newborn found with deceased mother
PHOENIX - An emaciated newborn baby girl found alive next to her deceased mom inside a Phoenix apartment will soon need a new home, and her family in Tucson is ready to take on that responsibility. The backstory:. On May 14, officers were performing a welfare check at an apartment...
These Valley grocery stores are closed or closing early on July 4
Forget the mustard or ketchup for your Independence Day barbecue? Luckily, most Valley grocery stores will remain open on the holiday. However, some have modified hours and are closing early, so make sure to stop in for last-minute hot dogs and beer before the fireworks begin. One national grocery chain is taking the...
12 U.S. Cities Facing Water Shortages by 2030
Phoenix, Arizona – Desert City’s Growing Thirst Phoenix, Arizona – Desert City’s Growing Thirst (image credits: unsplash) Phoenix sits in the middle of the Sonoran ... Read more The post 12 U.S. Cities Facing Water Shortages by 2030 appeared first on Climate Cosmos .
