Jul 7, 2012, 3:42 PM | Updated: 6:14 pm
Department of Public Safety Officers closed southbound Interstate 17 for
at mile-point 248 for hours Saturday afternoon after a growing brush fire
threatened
the area, but it has since been reopened.
Backups were reported of up to 20 miles, with many people out of their cars
complaining of heat exhaustion. One woman was taken to the hospital with
complaints of breathing trouble.
Maricopa County Animal Care and Control will open the doors to its new East Valley shelter on May 2, officials said.
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In order to detect Valley fever earlier, Banner Health Banner Urgent Care facilities now have a disease dashboard and a new test process.
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On this episode of Amazing Arizonans, Mike Broomhead learns more about Maj. Gen. Kerry Muehlenbeck and her path to leadership.
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Pop star Pitbull is bringing special guest T-Pain to Phoenix as part of the "Party After Dark" tour this fall.
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The newly released 2024 best high schools rankings from U.S. News declared the BASIS Peoria high school as the best in the nation.
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The Senate has passed $95 billion in war aid to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan, sending the legislation to Biden after months of delays.
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It's warming back up in the Valley, which means it's time to think about your air conditioning system's preparedness for summer.
Does your air conditioner make weird noises or a burning smell when it starts? If so, you may be due for an AC unit replacement.
With the weather getting colder throughout the Valley, the best time to make sure your heating is all up to date is now.
