One of the world’s largest excavators is being used to demo Maricopa County Hospital...
Demolition of buildings formerly part of the old Maricopa County Hospital is still underway near 24th and Roosevelt streets in Phoenix — and the wrecking is being done by one of the largest demolition excavators in the world. On Tuesday morning, a 5130B UHD excavator, which weighs more than...
Paradise Valley police arrest Phoenix man in $29K jewelry theft
A 32-year-old Phoenix man has been arrested as the suspect in a jewelry theft from a Paradise Valley home, police said. Officers arrested Makale Winfield on Oct. 7, and the suspect faces charges
HOA Members in Phoenix Call Down the SWAT Team to Remove a Squatter: ‘Oh...
We often hear people saying that we shouldn’t mess with HOA members, and the truth is that some situations illustrate why they say so. Not long ago, a whole block in Phoenix, Arizona, was closed off by SWAT members and the Sheriff’s Office, as apparently, there was a squatter in one of the houses that belonged to the...
New shopping cart law will come into force in 48 hours – and it...
A NEW shopping cart law threatens retailers with a $1,000 violation if they fail to comply. The law will require that retailers pay close attention to their shopping carts or they may face legal consequences. Grocery stores, shopping malls, and other retailers will now be required to equip their shopping...
Tragic video recorded by son shows deadly Tempe road rage shooting
A new tragic cellphone video recorded by a young son shows his father getting shot and dying during a road rage incident in Tempe back in July. The shooter claimed self-defense and a grand jury didn't indict him. Both men had their children in their cars at the time. Amy Cutler has a deeper look at the video.
Rescue teams save hiker, lost dog from Shadow Mountain in Phoenix
Crews rescued a hiker who found a lost dog and couldn't get down from Shadow Mountain in Phoenix on Tuesday night. After the hiker discovered the dog, he was having trouble getting to the bottom of the mountain because it was too dark. Rescue teams helped the pair get off the mountain and the dog was reunited with...
Arizona utility shutoff moratorium ends, leaving families scrambling
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Arizona families who relied on summer utility shutoff protections are racing against time as the moratorium expires Wednesday, leaving many vulnerable to power disconnections amid mounting bills. The Arizona Corporation Commission banned most of the state’s power companies from disconnecting...
Officials unveil gargantuan energy plant spanning 2,000 acres: ‘Will generate over $100 million in...
"Multiple solar projects have been proposed in the area due to the ideal location." Officials unveil gargantuan energy plant spanning 2,000 acres: 'Will generate over $100 million in tax revenues' first appeared on The Cool Down .
Phoenix council will consider $1.2 million settlement in police wrongful death suit
The Phoenix City Council is scheduled to vote Wednesday on whether to approve a $1.2 million settlement of a wrongful death lawsuit filed against police officers in a case that stems from 2019. If approved, lawsuit settlement money would go to Henry Rivera’s four minor children. Court records say the...
Arizona and Taiwan strengthen cooperation in biomedicine and digital health
Arizona officials and representatives from Taiwan’s healthcare sector signed a Declaration of Collaboration aimed at strengthening ties in research, biomedical innovation, and technological development. The agreement seeks to consolidate Arizona as a strategic hub for Taiwanese healthcare companies looking to expand...

















