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12News journalist calls 911 after discovering heat victim. Here’s what happened next.
PHOENIX — As a journalist, I typically try to find the closest eyewitness to an incident. On Wednesday morning, I became that eye-witness. The events that unfolded over several minutes in front of me revealed the spontaneous way citizens try to help first responders during heat emergencies. Whether we...
Phoenix Rescue Mission saves 188 people so far this summer from dangerous Valley heat
Since the start of its annual Code:Red Heat Relief Campaign on May 1 Phoenix Rescue Mission has successfully rescued 188 unhoused individuals from the life-threatening triple-digit temperatures in the Valley of the Sun. The mission's Code:Red Heat Relief Campaign goes through Aug. 31 and aims to save vulnerable populations within...
FBI identifies man killed in Gila River officer-involved shooting
PHOENIX - FBI officials have released information on a deadly police shooting that happened within the Gila River Indian Community. Per a statement released on July 19, the shooting happened on July 14, and resulted in the death of 28-year-old Marcus Lewis. "Lewis was an enrolled member of the Gila...
Phoenix has never had so many 110-degree days so early in the summer
The Phoenix area is under an excessive heat warning through Saturday evening. Daytime high temperatures are expected to be above 110 degrees. It's a continuation of the abnormally hot weather the city has been experiencing for weeks. Phoenix has never recorded so many days with temperatures at or above 110...
Plato’s Closet will open in Surprise with deals and giveaways
Plato’s Closet, the leading teen and young adult retail resale concept, has announced the grand opening of its location in Surprise, located within the Prasada Towne Center shopping center, located at 13276 N Prasada Pkwy. The brand is known for its affordable, gently used clothing, shoes, accessories and more, which provides local teens and twenty-somethings with a store that not only puts cash back into their pockets, but sells gently used brand name items for less.
Tempe OKs Negotiations for 7.2-acre Redevelopment Site
The Tempe City Council last month authorized negotiations to buy a 7.2-acre property at the SEC of Scottsdale and McKellips road for future redevelopment. Plans for the redevelopment of Food City Plaza call for a minimum of 50 affordable housing units, a modern grocery store and a police station and training facility. The center was built in 1977 and currently has approximately 80KSF of leasable space.
Tempe Marketplace announces 4 new tenants, including Sam’s Club
PHOENIX — Tempe Marketplace announced it is adding four new tenants, including Sam’s Club, Nothing Bundt Cakes, Happy Beauty and Enclave Salon Suites. With the new additions, the shopping center located near Rio Salado Parkway and McClintock Drive is nearly 100% leased. Sam’s Club, a warehouse store owned...
Sun Devil Swim & Dive Announces 2024-25 Competition Schedule
TEMPE – Sun Devil Swim and Dive will host eight home meets and ten schools during the 2024-25 season in their first year in Big 12 competition head coach Herbie Behm announced Friday afternoon. The slate features ASU facing off against some of the top programs in the country.
Winning Triple Twist Jackpot lottery ticket worth $215,000 sold in Prescott Valley
PRESCOTT VALLEY, Ariz. — Check your tickets, Prescott Valley! A winning Triple Twist Jackpot lottery ticket was sold on Thursday. A $215,000 winning ticket was sold at Food Mart on State Route 69 in Prescott Valley. The Arizona Lottery's recent winning numbers can be found here. >> Download the...
Updated FEMA flood map now includes more Apache Junction homes
APACHE JUNCTION, AZ (AZFamily) — FEMA is updating their floodplain map and some people in part of Apache Junction are learning this week their homes are now in flood zones. FEMA updates flood maps about every five years. The report floodplain zones are areas with a 1% chance of...
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