Pumpkins making strong comeback this season in Arizona after helpful monsoon storms

Pumpkins in Arizona will be plentiful this season as monsoon storms helped them grow big, colorful and healthy just before families begin picking pumpkins to carve for the fall.

Sanitation worker, boy trade gifts in mutual acts of kindness

Ashley Rai said her young son gave a bag of chips to a sanitation worker to show gratitude. In return, the sanitation worker gifted him toys.

East Valley football coach back on the field after recovering from bad crash in January

For Krysten Muir, merely walking is already an act of defying the odds, as doctors say she will never walk again after a serious crash months ago. Now, she's back on the field at Marcos de Niza High School, just as the school kicks off its football season.

Purple Heart given away at Maricopa tattoo shop to be returned to family of fallen soldier
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Several years ago, someone gave a Purple Heart medal to the owner of Redemption Tattoo in Maricopa in exchange for some work. Now, some local veterans are working to bring it back to the owner's family. FOX 10's Desiree Fluellen reports.

Valley family to honor late grandfather's memory by donating blood

In his life, Wes Kar donated blood 95 times. Kar mas have passed away, but his family is continuing his lifesaving mission.

Girl Scout captures emotional first-person stories for 9/11 documentary

Filmmaker Ellie Alloway produced, shot, and edited a documentary about several survivors of the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks. She is 16.

YCSO: Deputy took distressed hikers to safety by foot after helicopter failed

Officials with the Yavapai County Sheriff's Office say a rescue helicopter pilot took two hikers to safety by foot last week, after the helicopter failed during a rescue.

Mattress Mack to help Louisiana residents affected by Hurricane Ida, sending 30 trucks with donations

Mattress Mack and Gallery Furniture are helping Louisiana residents affected by Hurricane Ida with shelter and by sending 30 trucks with aid; and they are asking the public to make donations to help.

Mother reunites with good Samaritan who leapt into action to save her son from choking

A good Samaritan came to the rescue after a woman's son began choking while they were driving in Texas City. The mother shares the frightening experience with us and her gratitude to the man for his heroic actions.

Clothing drive for women re-entering workforce after experiencing homelessness
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A collection is underway for work appropriate clothing and undergarments for women who are struggling to re-enter the job market as they leave homelessness behind. FOX 10's Danielle Miller has the story.

13-year-old Marietta student begins classes at Georgia Tech

Like any new student, Caleb Anderson has some classes he looks forward to and others he is not as excited about taking.

Diner leaves $10,000 tip for workers at Gainesville restaurant

A diner at a Gainesville restaurant gathered the staff of 10 together to thank them for their hard work during the pandemic before leaving them a $10,000 tip to share.

Goat rescued after falling into 250-foot long irrigation pipe in west Phoenix

AHS says a homeowner near 43rd Avenue and Thomas Road heard a neighbor's goat's cries coming from underground on August 17 after a huge storm had hit the area.

Phoenix area teacher raised money to make unique art kits for students
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When schools struggle with budget cuts, art classes are sometimes the first to get trimmed, so one Valley teacher decided to go the extra mile to make sure kids at her school have easy access to art supplies. FOX 10 Photojournalist Joe Tillman has more.

Polish Olympian auctions off medal to help fund baby's heart surgery

Polish javelin thrower Maria Andrejczyk held an auction for her Olympic medal in an effort to help fund a baby’s life-saving heart surgery.