Scottsdale rated as best place in Arizona to celebrate 4th of July
PHOENIX — Scottsdale was recently crowned as the best place in Arizona to celebrate the Fourth of July. WalletHub bestowed the title upon the Valley city last week in its list of 100 best and worst places in the U.S. to celebrate Independence Day. Scottsdale was ranked 11th in...
Impairment suspected in fatal crash involving Valley Metro bus on Thomas Road
A woman died and a man is in jail following a crash Wednesday involving a bus, Phoenix police said. The collision occurred about 9:45 a.m. July 2 near 35 th Avenue and Thomas Road. Officers who
Pedestrian dead crossing street in south Phoenix, car driver injured
PHOENIX — A male pedestrian is dead after being struck by a car while crossing the street on Thursday morning in south Phoenix, authorities said. Police responded to the area of 16th Street and Broadway Road at around 5 a.m. and discovered 21-year-old Angel Gamboa-Serrano on the ground with “critical injuries,”...
Man arrested after driving water truck erratically and avoiding traffic stop on Valley freeways
PHOENIX — A man was arrested after allegedly driving a water truck “all over the road” and fleeing an attempted traffic stop across Valley highways on Friday, authorities said. Arizona Department of Public Safety troopers were alerted to the erratic driving around 1 p.m. when the water...
Youth ‘Barrio Keepers’ cleaning Southside streets for the summer
This summer, Southside kids are learning how to care for their neighborhoods through landscaping and street clean-ups.
Fishing, swimming in CAP canal presents dangers, possible felony charges
PHOENIX -- The Arizona Game and Fish Department and Central Arizona Project remind anglers and recreationists that fishing and swimming are prohibited in the CAP canal. The 336-mile
100 Arizonans celebrate Independence Day by becoming US citizens
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Lots of families are spending the Fourth of July preparing for fireworks and cookouts, but 100 people spent the morning becoming U.S. citizens. It’s something South Mountain Community College has been doing on Independence Day for nearly four decades. “It was so nice to see...
Decades later, Ted’s Hot Dogs in Tempe continues serving All-American classics
TEMPE, AZ (AZFamily) — There’s no better way to celebrate the Fourth of July than with delicious hot dogs! One mom-and-pop shop that expanded to the Valley has been serving up the All-American classic for nearly 100 years. Ted’s Hot Dogs began in 1927 when Greek immigrant Theodore...
Mesa fire crew rescues baby ducklings stuck in storm drain
MESA, AZ (AZFamily) — East Valley firefighters answered the call to help some furry friends in need!. The Engine 212 C Shift crew from the Mesa Fire Department came to the rescue for some baby ducks in distress! The department shared photos on social media of firefighters rescuing ducklings that fell into a storm...
3 adults hurt in Phoenix crash
Police say three adults are expected to survive following a crash on July 4 near 35th Avenue and Baseline Road.
