Hundreds treated, 25 hospitalized from heat-related illnesses at Luke Days
Luke Air Force Base officials say at least 25 people were taken to a hospital due to heat-related illnesses, which include overheating, dehydration and heat exhaustion.
America’s Quiet Crisis: 10 Cities Running Out of Drinking Water
San Antonio, Texas: A Thirsty Metropolis San Antonio, Texas: A Thirsty Metropolis (image credits: pixabay) San Antonio, a bustling city with a rapidly growing pop ... Read more The post America's Quiet Crisis: 10 Cities Running Out of Drinking Water appeared first on Climate Cosmos .
Campus workers union calls on ASU to bar ICE during rally in Tempe
The United Campus Workers of Arizona organized a rally on the ASU Tempe campus Friday, calling on administrators to take measures to bar U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement from campus. Dozens participated, including UCWAZ members, ASU faculty, staff and students. Speakers from advocacy groups and Arizona...
Scottsdale mayor’s chief of staff fired over unprofessional behavior, insubordination and more, report details
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Scottsdale Mayor Lisa Borowsky's chief of staff, R. Lamar Whitmer, has been fired over multiple concerning allegations made against him, according to an investigative report obtained by 12News. Borowsky said she was notified of Whitmer's termination by city management after a 65-day investigation....
Motorcyclist dead, another driver seriously hurt after crash in north Phoenix
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — A motorcyclist is dead, and another driver is seriously hurt after a crash in north Phoenix Saturday. Just after 3 p.m., officers responded to a crash near 7th Street and Union Hills Drive. When the officers arrived, they found a motorcyclist who was unresponsive. He was...
Man arrested outside Luke Days event, police say
PHOENIX — A man was detained outside of the Luke Days for reckless driving and allegedly driving under the influence, according to Glendale police. Police arrested the man Saturday afternoon near Luke Air Force Base after he was allegedly driving in closed-off lanes near the South Gate entrance, police said.
Chandler motorcyclist dies after road rage incident, family says
CHANDLER, AZ (AZFamily) — The family of a motorcyclist police say was intentionally run down in Chandler this week is speaking out as their loved one was taken off life support late Saturday night. Dezjon Hamilton, 21, is brain dead with no brain function following a confrontation last Wednesday...
10 Mom-and-Pop Spots in Arizona Where Locals Go When They’re Craving a Proper Homemade...
Arizona has a quiet pie scene that locals guard like a family recipe, and it is absolutely worth your fork. These small, independent kitchens bake with intention and pride, turning fruit, nuts, and cream into slices that stop conversations. You will find flaky crusts, friendly counters, and that feeling of...
Gilbert police arrest suspect in home invasion stabbing
A man accused of stabbing a homeowner earlier this week near downtown Gilbert has been arrested. Jose Casimiro Ramirez, 45, was taken into custody in connection with the case in which police say he forced his way into a home and later stabbed a man.
After ‘Mama Dee’ Dies On Camelback, Phoenix Street Teams Race To Beat The Heat
Volunteers across Phoenix are scrambling to ramp up street outreach as an early heat wave pushes highs into the triple digits, following the death this week of a woman many in the outreach community knew as “Mama Dee.” Her passing on Camelback Road, reportedly just weeks before she was set to enter a housing program,...
