Man not in crosswalk struck, killed by vehicle in east Phoenix
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Investigators say a man has died after he was struck by a car in east Phoenix late Sunday night. Just before midnight, officers were called to the crash involving a pedestrian near 48th and Van Buren streets. Emergency crews found a man, identified as 44-year-old Sharmarke Ismail, seriously injured
Golf ball to groin triggers $5M claim against Mesa
A man is demanding $5 million from the City of Mesa because a golf ball at the municipal course slammed into his groin on Valentine’s Day. According to attorney Thomas Richardson, the incident occurred around 7:30 a.m. Feb. 14 Day at Dobson Ranch Golf Course while Jackson Shelton was practicing shots on a mat.
Phoenix hits 113 and the worst that is the yet to come
Phoenix spent Sunday evening under a wall of blowing dust, and the week ahead offers almost no relief from the conditions that stirred it up. Strong outflow winds pushed across the Valley, visibility collapsed on several major corridors, and a dust storm warning went up before eventually expiring later in the night.
Canyon Lake to close for four months
Anyone hoping for a fall outing at Canyon Lake will need to make other plans. The popular recreation lake northeast of Mesa will close to the public Sept. 8 and remain closed for approximately four months while its water level is lowered 54 feet for dam safety inspections and maintenance.
Phoenix heat wave nears record high as late-night storms approach
Phoenix reached 113 degrees, just missing a daily record high on Sunday. FOX 10's Erica Horvatin has more on the overnight severe weather risks include blowing dust, damaging winds, and isolated flash flooding.
Mesa man admitted to attacking roommate with machete, police say
MESA, AZ (AZFamily) — A Mesa man is accused of attacking his roommate with a machete to teach him a “lesson,” officials with the Mesa Police Department said. Officers responded to a business near Gilbert and Broadway roads on Saturday just after midnight for reports that a man walked in with serious injuries.
Chance of thunderstorms Sunday night in Phoenix metro
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — A First Alert Day is in effect today due to extreme heat and a 30% chance of thunderstorms in the Valley tonight. The extreme heat First Alert days will remain in place through Saturday, Aug. 29. Temperatures peaked at 113 degrees this afternoon, just one degree...
Six people, including four children, hurt in Mesa crash Sunday afternoon
Six people, including four children, are hurt after a serious crash Sunday afternoon near Country Club Drive and McKellips Road in Mesa.
Avondale QuikTrip Fight Between Acquaintances Ends in Fatal Gunfire at the Pumps
A physical fight between two men who knew each other turned deadly Saturday night at a QuikTrip gas station in Avondale, leaving one man dead and another hospitalized after gunfire broke out near the pumps. The shooting happened in the gas pump area of the QuikTrip near Van Buren Street...
Man hit by impaired driver after running into street while being chased following argument
A 53-year-old man was hospitalized in extremely critical condition Saturday night after being hit by a vehicle while running into a Phoenix street, according to authorities. Officers responded to reports of a collision involving a pedestrian around 11 p.m. near 28th Drive and Peoria Avenue, the Phoenix Police Departmen
