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2024 Election: Voters in swing precinct weigh in
In Scottsdale, there is one voting precinct that is almost perfectly divided amongst Democrats and Republicans. In fact, only two votes separate the two camps. FOX 10's Steve Nielsen spoke with residents in the precinct, and has this report.
Scottsdale Sun & Sounds Concert Series to Feature Taylor Glasheen and Nolan McKelvey Band
As the valley's temperature rises, so does the anticipation for the Sun & Sounds concert series, which is bringing the heat of local music to the Scottsdale Civic Center. In this sonic showcase slated for Sunday afternoon delight, you're invited to kick back under the Arizona sky to the strumming and storytelling of country singer Taylor Glasheen and the Nolan McKelvey Band, each infusing their brand of Americana into the desert air.
Scottsdale's Etta Restaurant to Undergo Refurbishment After Acquisition by Austin-based RDM Hospitality
Etta, a restaurant nestled in the Scottsdale Quarter shopping center, is set to close doors on July 22 for a series of renovations. According to ABC15, the establishment, which opened its Scottsdale location in 2022, has been recently acquired by Austin-based RDM Hospitality. The takeover comes on the heels of...
Free diapers, school supplies, haircuts and food boxes at July 27 event in Scottsdale
On Saturday, July 27 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Neighborhood Outreach Access to Health (NOAH) will provide free diapers, baby wipes, school supplies, wellness kits, food boxes, haircuts and other essentials at its Community Care Day event. The event will take place at the NOAH Cholla Health Center, located...
Former Mayor Jim Lane, Misguided Opponents to Popular Scottsdale Initiative Get Smacked Down in Court
Regular readers and most Scottsdalians are aware of Proposition 490, the Protect and Preserve Initiative that will expand maintenance and upgrades for our city’s many parks while simultaneously reducing our collective tax burden, a situation that’s as much of a win-win as you will ever find in government. But of course, you will never make 100% of people happy, even with something that’s as obvious of a Yes vote as this.
Fugitive fatally shoots self after standoff with US Marshals in Tempe
PHOENIX — A man wanted by Chandler Police fatally shot himself after a standoff with U.S. Marshals in Tempe last week, authorities said Monday. Matthew Walsh, 35, had active warrants for burglary, trafficking of stolen property, felony flight and an active probation violation warrant out of Maricopa County, the U.S. Marshals Service said in a press release.
Dozens Rescued as Severe Monsoon Storm Causes Chaos for Boaters on Lake Pleasant
Unexpected monsoon storms wreaked havoc on Lake Pleasant last Sunday afternoon, with high winds and rain creating a tableau of chaos for boaters. The Flood Control District of Maricopa County had warned of severe thunderstorms potentially bringing wind gusts of 40-60+ mph, heavy rainfall with hail, and frequent lightning, as reported by FOX 10 Phoenix. Despite warnings, boaters found themselves in peril as the storm abruptly descended upon the area.
To deliver lifesaving IV rehydration in the Phoenix heat, street medicine teams think like 'MacGyver'
Summer heat in Phoenix can be deadly. Last year, 645 people died of heat related causes in Maricopa County. Nearly half of those deaths were among the unhoused population. A street medicine team is trying a new intervention they hope will reduce the death toll. On a hot Thursday morning...
Thunderstorm warning issued for Maricopa County
The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for Maricopa County starting at 1:55 p.m. July 21. The warning expires at 6:45 p.m. July 21. A flash flood warning is also issued for Maricopa County until 5:15 p.m. Sunday. For the latest watches and warnings, see our weather...
Flights at Phoenix Sky Harbor Resume Amidst Delays After Severe Dust Storm and Thunderstorms
Travelers at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport faced delays after the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) called a ground stop amidst a powerful dust storm that swept through the Valley. According to 12news.com, the weather disruption on Sunday paused flights temporarily; however, service has since resumed, although passengers should still expect delays as the schedule returns to normal.
Romero, Circle fires threatening land near Kearny in rural Arizona
PHOENIX — Crews continue working to contain two large wildfires threatening farm land in rural Arizona near Kearny, officials said. The Pinal County incidents are known as the Romero Fire and the Circle Fire. The size and containment figures reported Monday for both fires were unchanged from the previous day.
Arizona fitness instructor found dead in gym parking lot warned family about stalker for weeks
An Arizona woman who went missing earlier this month was found dead alongside the stalker she had warned about to family and friends. 25-year-old Doris Marcela Aguilar went missing on July 1. Her car was found abandoned a week later in a parking lot in Phoenix. Her body was found about a week later in another car next to Juan Cuéllar's, 51, who authorities said killed Aguilar and then committed suicide. They were identified last Friday.
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