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...
WATCH: Crews rescue dog from Santa Cruz River in Tucson
How to best protect your Arizona home from monsoon lightning strikes. Lightning strikes can be scary but one expert goes over what Arizona homeowners can do to protect their houses from lightning during a monsoon storm. The weather can craft multiple bolts and the one to really watch out for is a positively charged...
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.
Doorbell cam captures dog thrown from car in west Phoenix
How to best protect your Arizona home from monsoon lightning strikes. Lightning strikes can be scary but one expert goes over what Arizona homeowners can do to protect their houses from lightning during a monsoon storm. The weather can craft multiple bolts and the one to really watch out for is a positively charged...
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.
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...