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.
Arizona cities participating in 4th of July drone show record
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Texas-based drone company Sky Elements is attempting to set a Guinness World Record by putting on 26 drone shows in 24 hours. According to the company’s website, Gilbert and Goodyear are two of the Valley cities included. While the Town of Gilbert will also have...
Phoenix becomes latest city with red-light cameras
Phoenix will again deploy traffic cameras to catch lead-footed drivers and red-light runners. In a 7-1 vote on July 2, city leaders approved a $12 million contract with American Traffic Solutions to install the red-light cameras at some of Phoenix’s most dangerous intersections. It’s the latest step since the City...
Climate change pushes Arizona into ‘uncharted territory’ with deadly heat
In 2024, the max temperature in Phoenix sat at or above 100 degrees for approximately 30% of the year — and that non-stop consecutive heat has environmental advocates and doctors worried about the years to come as climate change continues to make the world and Arizona hotter. Last year saw Arizona break a number of...
$80 Million Ferrari Leads Convoy to Exclusive F1 Movie Preview in Scottsdale
Scottsdale became the epicenter of automotive excitement on June 24, as Scottsdale Ferrari – the only official Ferrari dealer in Arizona – organized a glamorous spectacle: a pre-release screening of the upcoming F1 movie starring Brad Pitt. The cinematic evening was made even more special by a 10-mile Ferrari convoy...
Phoenix driver becomes stuck under semi-truck
PHOENIX - Phoenix Police say a woman drove underneath a semi-truck and became stuck on Thursday afternoon. It happened near 24th Avenue and Buckeye Road on July 2. The woman's injuries weren't life-threatening, Phoenix Police Sgt. Brian Bower said, and she did not need to be extricated from her car.
From nun to reformer: Socorro Hernández-Bernasconi, the woman who transformed education in Guadalupe
One day in the early 1970s, a child from the town of Guadalupe asked Socorro Hernández-Bernasconi a question: Mrs. Socorro, why do they have us in these classes?. Socorro was a counselor in the Tempe Elementary School District. She worked with Yaqui, Mexican and Mexican American children from Guadalupe, a small town...
MCSO: Animal neglect under investigation in New River
Two severely malnourished horses were found by deputies executing a search warrant for animal neglect near 22nd Street and East Joy Ranch Road. The Maricopa County Sheriff's Office said investigators are working to ensure justice is served in the case.
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...