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Heat, crackdown on illegal fireworks help reduce smoke after Fourth of July
Valley residents are experiencing less smoky air than usual following this year’s Independence Day celebrations. According to the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality, the amount of particulates in the air is at its fourth lowest for this holiday since 2010. Some cities sent out notices before the holiday, cracking...
400+ heat-related emergency calls so far this summer just in Phoenix alone
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Many are braving the heat this Fourth of July holiday by spending it outside, but health officials and emergency responders want you to know that there are step you should take to keep you and your loved ones safe. From May 1 through Jun. 26, the...
Is this your dog? Several lost dogs already turned into Maricopa County Animal Care & Control on Fourth of July holiday.
PHOENIX — It's the Fourth of July and Maricopa County Animal Care & Control has already taken in a number of lost dogs. The shelter sees an uptick in the intake of dogs around holidays like the Fourth of July and New Year's Eve because dogs are easily scared by the loud noises made by fireworks.
What to do if your pet goes missing during Fourth of July
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — While the Fourth of July is a celebration for some, it can also be a night of stress and anxiety for our beloved pets. Shelters experience a 30 to 60% increase in lost animals between July 4 and July 6 because of the loud noises. David...
Heat records fell, some shattered, in June across parts of Arizona, Nevada and Texas
LAS VEGAS — Parts of Arizona, Nevada and Texas just endured their hottest June on record, where sweltering conditions shattered several long-standing marks. The broken records herald yet another summer of extremes — both in the U.S. and around the world — and offer a worrisome outlook for the weeks and months ahead, as July and August are typically the hottest months of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
Arizona Shutter Co. Will Showcase at Maricopa County Home & Landscape Show
Arizona Shutter Co. is Arizona's premier provider of beautiful and affordable window treatments. CHANDLER, AZ, USA, July 5, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Arizona Shutter Co., a leading provider of beautiful and affordable window treatments in Arizona, proudly announces its participation in the upcoming Maricopa County Home & Landscape Show. The event will occur at State Farm Stadium on July 12-14, 2024.
1-year-old Phoenix boy is 14th child to drown in Maricopa County this year
The number of child drownings in Maricopa County this year had already surpassed last year’s total earlier this summer. The latest incident occurred Tuesday, when a 1-year-old boy became this year’s 14th victim. The toddler was found in a backyard pool. Phoenix police Sgt. Brian Bower says investigators...
Arizona children found as part of nationwide ‘Operation We Will Find You 2’
PHOENIX — Several Arizona-based children were recovered after the U.S. Marshals Service’s investigation titled “Operation We Will Find You 2” ended last month. The District of Arizona partnered with U.S. Marshals Service to search Maricopa and Pima counties. Sixteen children were “safely located” and 33 were...
Arizona's former top cop sued for defamation by man who was cleared in Freeway Shooter investigation
PHOENIX — Arizona's former top cop is being sued by the man his investigators once pegged as the prime suspect in a shooting spree that terrorized the Valley. Leslie Merritt Jr., who was cleared of all charges in the 2015 I-10 Freeway Shooter investigation, filed the defamation lawsuit this week.
Second Preston Lord murder suspect bonds out of jail
PHOENIX — One day after his bond was reduced, 19-year-old Taylor Sherman was released from custody. ABC15 was the only station outside the jail as he was released. Sherman is one of seven accused in the murder of Preston Lord. The 16-year-old was beaten at a Halloween Party in Queen Creek and later died.
Massive BNSF regional rail complex faces scrutiny as it eyes Maricopa County approval
A date has been set for the next approvals BNSF needs to move forward with its massive regional complex in the Valley — and nearby residents are continuing a years-long fight against the project. Texas-based BNSF Railway Co. wants to develop a 4,300-acre intermodal for freight transportation and an...
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