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71-year-old man burned by pavement warns Phoenix residents to stay safe this summer
PHOENIX — In Phoenix, the concrete jungle can burn its residents. For 71-year-old Robert Woolley, his contact burn sent him to the Diane and Bruce Halle Arizona Burn Center for around five months. The retired teacher and former Navy fighter pilot fell while in the backyard of his Phoenix...
Adaptive family swim party planned for Surprise pool
Surprise is planning an adaptive family swim party for individuals with disabilities and their families. It’s scheduled for 5 to 7:30 pm. Saturday, July 13 at the Hollyhock Pool, 15808 N. Hollyhock St. The Parks and Recreation Department is hosting the family swim party with pizza and dessert. The...
Sky going ‘Silent’ at Stage Left in Surprise
When: 7 p.m. Friday, July 19; Saturday, July 20; Thursday, July 25; and Friday, July 26; and 2 p.m. on Sunday July 21 and Saturday, July 27. Where: Stage Left Productions, 11340 W. Bell Road, Suite 105. Tickets: $30. Information: 623-285-6321. Lauren Gunderson’s “Silent Sky” will be on the Stage...
Four Teens Arrested in Connection with Fatal Robbery of 15-Year-Old in El Mirage
El Mirage police have apprehended four teenagers in connection with a fatal robbery that resulted in the death of a 15-year-old boy. The boy, identified by a growing memorial as Mateo Corona, was lured under the pretext of a gun trade and subsequently shot on April 29, according to statements obtained by 12 News.
Many July 4 bashes to choose from for Ahwatukee residents
Time was when Ahwatukee residents could drive over to the Ahwatukee Country Club or, years later, Pecos Park for a fun-filled day of Independence Day celebrations culminating with a spectacular fireworks display. But the last one in the community occurred eight years ago and after that the Ahwatukee Foothills Chamber...
Ringling Bros. brings reimagined show to Phoenix
Wesley Williams saw a Ringling Bros. circus performance when he was 6 years old and fell in love with entertainment. Now Williams — known as the “One Wheel Wonder” — brings that same joy to children in the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey’s reimagined “The Greatest Show on Earth.”
Desert Swirl celebrates 35 years in business
One North Phoenix institution is celebrating a milestone. Desert Swirl, 4273 W. Thunderbird Road, has been in business for 35 years. However, with new ownership at the helm, this beloved ice cream shop is hardly showing its age. First opened in 1989, Desert Swirl was purchased by Dana Zumaeta and...
Phoenix and East Valley firefighters prepared for trouble
Though many people in Phoenix and around the East Valley summarize a fun celebration of Independence Day as “fireworks,” the first part of the word gets the stern attention of local first responders. Firefighters are particularly wary after a wave of wildfires over the last six weeks. And...
Relentless Beats and Illenium: Rekindling the Magic at Rawhide
On January 22, 2022, Relentless Beats announced that it would be moving their Subtronics show, scheduled for that night, forty-five minutes away to the Jobing.com Arena. The only public statement was that the ownership of the Rawhide Event Center had left them no option and they did the best they could with such short notice. Shortly after, Relentless Beats announced Phoenix Raceway as their new home, a venue that, despite some hiccups with the large crowds, has received a positive reception from the local community. Rawhide became a distant memory for most, until last weekend when EDM megastar Illenium headlined a massive one-night show heralded as the Return to Rawhide.
CSSC Phoenix team headed back to nationals
This team in the central susquehanna soccer club has been together as a nucleus for almost 7 years. over that time the phoenix have developed into one of the top soccer teams in the country for their age group. Brett Michaels, CSSC Phoenix coach says, “You know, we put them...
Plum scores 34, Aces beat Fever 88-69 in front of fifth-largest crowd in WNBA history
Kelsey Plum scored 34 points and the Las Vegas Aces defeated the Indiana Fever, 88-69, in front of the fifth-largest crowd in WNBA history. With an announced gathering of 20,366, the most attended
Child rescued; PD report fallout | Nightly Roundup
From a child who is in extremely critical condition following a rescue on South Mountain to the ongoing fallout over a U.S. Department of Justice report on the Phoenix Police Department, here's a look at some of our top stories.
Are you monsoon ready? City of Phoenix explains what to do before and during storms
PHOENIX — The City of Phoenix has shared tips on what to do before and during a monsoon. Monsoon can bring much needed rain to the state but it can also bring unfriendly winds, severe flooding and thick dust storms strong enough to stop traffic. >> Live, local, breaking....
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