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Jack Black cancels shows after Trump comment; Kobe Bryant's father dies l Morning News Brief
PHOENIX - Jack Black canceled his band's remaining tour dates following an on-stage remark about the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump; the father of late NBA superstar Kobe Bryant passed away; and more – here's a look at some of the top stories on FOX10Phoenix.com for the morning of July 16.
Saguaro High School pitcher Cam Caminiti drafted by Atlanta Braves in 1st Round of 2024 MLB Draft
FORT WORTH, Texas — Cam Caminiti, welcome to Major League Baseball!. The left-handed pitcher out of Saguaro High School in Scottsdale was drafted by the Atlanta Braves with the No. 24 overall pick in the 2024 MLB Draft on Sunday in Fort Worth, Texas. Caminiti was named the Gatorade...
The Suns player nobody is talking about (who can actually help them win)
When you think of the Phoenix Suns' roster for 2024-25, you are immediately draw to their three star players in Devin Booker, Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal. Looking beyond that, and center Jusuf Nurkic probably comes to mind. Even if trading him may ultimately be the way to get better.
Monsoon winds toppled 27 power poles in northeast Phoenix, repairs planned for Tuesday
Thousands of residents lost power Sunday night after severe monsoon winds knocked down 27 power poles in northeast Phoenix, Arizona Public Service announced. At the height of the storm, around 9:30 p.m. Sunday, approximately 3,000 customers were without power, APS spokesperson Yessica del Rincon said. Backup supply units build into the power grid helped APS crews restore power to everyone in 2.5 hours, APS said.
Typical metro Phoenix homebuyers need $186,000 down payment, Zillow says
A metro Phoenix household earning the median income needs a 40% down payment to afford a home purchase, according to Zillow. That's because higher home prices and interest rates have outpaced income gains. Zillow's median household income for Phoenix was about $91,300. ...
Phoenix Homebuilding soars amid rising interest rates
In the metro Phoenix area, homebuilding has been on the rise. According to housing research firm RL Brown Reports, permits to build new houses are up almost 57% through May, compared to last year’s numbers. The new house prices in the Phoenix area have remained steady, up less than...
WATCH: San Carlos Apache Reservation continues to battle Watch Fire
Days after the Watch Fire broke out, homeowners in the 7 Mile District on the San Carlos Apache Reservation were allowed back into the evacuation area. Seventy-five people were displaced after more than 20 houses and structures burned down as the fire reached 2,162 acres, according to fire officials. The...
WNBA All-Star Game guide: All the events to know about around Phoenix
From July 18-20, the WNBA All-Star Game festivities descend on Phoenix for the third time, and this year's event may be the best and biggest in league history. The Footprint Center will host the annual WNBA skills competition and three-point contest on Friday. Saturday is the main event, pitting the 12 players representing Team USA in the Paris Olympics against 12 All-Stars selected for the game by fans, coaches, players and media members.
Hawaiian barbecue and coffee shop coming to Indian School in central Phoenix
A vacant lot on 10th Street and Indian School Road where businesses once churned out Mexican food and fry bread will soon be developed into a spot to get Hawaiian barbecue and coffee. The big picture: Work is underway on the lot, and according to documentation from the city of...
Phoenix-area schools renew contract with Christian university, year after suit
A split Washington Elementary School District Governing Board has voted to renew the district's student internship program with Arizona Christian University, more than a year after the university sued the district over its decision to terminate an earlier contract. In February 2023, the Governing Board unanimously voted to end its...
'We threw eggs, and they threw rocks': Girlfriend of man killed by pro-Palestinian demonstrator gives her account of what happened
PHOENIX — For the last week, 12News has continued to investigate what happened to 51-year-old Paul Franco, who was shot and killed in the parking lot of an apartment complex in Phoenix on the Fourth of July. His girlfriend is now calling on Phoenix police to charge the woman who shot him multiple times, despite her claims that she was acting in self-defense.
Man records phone call with schemer claiming to be Maricopa County Sheriff's Deputy: 'He almost had me'
MARICOPA COUNTY, Ariz. - A Phoenix man recorded the entire phone conversation with a schemer claiming to be a Maricopa County Sheriff's Deputy asking for money to avoid jail time for not attending jury duty. The caller starts off by saying he missed his jury duty date, and that he...
Local high school athlete drafted by Arizona Diamondbacks in 4th round of MLB draft
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - A local high school athlete was picked up by the Arizona Diamondbacks in the Major League Baseball draft. Francis Howell alum Tytus Cissell was the 132nd pick in the fourth round of the MLB draft. Cissell played shortstop for the Vikings from 2021-24, leading his team to two Missouri State Final Four appearances.
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, a Christ-centered nonprofit providing transformative resources and solutions to those in need throughout Maricopa County, has successfully rescued 188 unhoused individuals from the life-threatening triple-digit temperatures in the Valley of the Sun. The mission's...
Diamondbacks manager confirms how long Paul Skenes will pitch at All-Star Game
Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes will get the call to start Tuesday's MLB All-Star Game, but as is tradition at the Midsummer Classic, his appearance won't last very long.Arizona Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo told reporters on Monday that the rookie "most likely" won't pitch past the first inning. Will Paul Skenes come back out for the second inning if he has a quick first? “Most likely no,” NL manager Torey Lovullo said. — Alden González (@Alden_Gonzalez) July 15, 2024 Per Baseball Reference, no pitcher has worked more than one inning to start an All-Star Game in the last four contests (there was no...
'Those neighborhoods get really, really hot': Phoenix's heat island is no paradise
PHOENIX — The "urban heat island" effect is making Phoenix feel several degrees hotter, a new data analysis shows. Climate Central has recently examined 65 major cities throughout the U.S. and found Phoenix's built environment is retaining heat to make the city hotter, on average, by an additional seven degrees.
Former Suns player shows team what they're missing versus Team USA
For the true basketball junkies out there, we have reached a period in the calendar where fans are watching games take place in unique locations to see if they can spot anything that can help their team next season. From Summer League to pre-Olympic warm-ups - if you're missing the...
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