Child rescued from South Mountain; Bat swarm seen on weather radar | Nightly Roundup

From a child who is in extremely critical condition following a rescue on South Mountain to a bat swarm that managed to get picked up by a weather radar in Phoenix, here's a look at some of our top stories.

Nearly $10K worth of illegal fireworks seized in Chandler: PD

As the Valley gets ready to celebrate the Fourth of July, police say they are cracking down on vendors who sell illegal fireworks.

4th of July and pets: Here's why animals fear fireworks and what you can do about it

4th of July is coming up, and people love to see or light up fireworks to celebrate the nation's birthday. For pets, however, this could quickly turn into a day of fear and dread of their owners don't take proper measures. Here's why.

Phoenix PD stresses safety ahead of July 4th
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Fourth of July preparations are underway, but before people start celebrating, officials want to remind others about the do's and don'ts for the nation's birthday. FOX 10's Irene Snyder has more.

Fourth of July recipes: Treats for camping, grilling, the beach and more

Fourth of July recipes for grilling, the beach, hiking, picnics, and simple backyard hangs -- with boozy popsicles for grown-ups only.

Fourth of July weather: Who will have holiday travel headaches?

Here are some potential weather trouble spots across the country day-by-day through the weekend after the Fourth so you can plan your holiday.

What's open and closed on July 4th

Here's your quick guide to what's open and closed on America's birthday.

Sesame Street's Elmo helps Round Rock officials talk about fireworks ordinances

Beloved Sesame Street character Elmo recently lent a hand to the City of Round Rock to help remind residents about the city's fireworks ordinances ahead of July 4th.

Kansas City Chiefs partner with Hallmark for upcoming holiday movie

The Kansas City Chiefs and Hallmark Media, in collaboration with Skydance Sports, are set to produce a holiday movie titled "Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story."

Mesa hosts Juneteenth event 'Rooted in Resilience'
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The first annual Juneteenth celebration hosted by Mesa, Mesa Community College and the Mesa-East Valley Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Committee commemorates America's newest federal holiday.

Juneteenth poet encourages celebration of the historic holiday and to spread positivity with words

The poet of "Juneteenth," which is displayed at the Phoenix Children's Museum, is a teenager who also has her work displayed in Las Vegas and Miami. She encourages all people to continue to strive for limitless opportunities and to spread positivity on this Juneteenth holiday.

Author of Juneteenth poem strives for positive impact
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The teenaged author of the Juneteenth poem displayed at the Phoenix Children's Museum is striving to make a positive impact with her voice and words, encouraging people to celebrate the historical moment in American history. Her poems are displayed throughout the country. FOX 10's Desiree Fluellen has the story.

Father-son duo exemplify the meaning of Father's Day
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Father's Day is the holiday intended to celebrate all that dads do for their families. FOX 10's Desiree Fluellen introduces us to a father and son who've worked side by side for several years and are still going strong.

Father's Day gift idea: As You Wish Pottery
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Father's Day is tomorrow so if you are running out of ideas and need a last minute gift, As You Wish Pottery is churning up some fun and clever items you and your kids can make for dad. FOX 10's Anita Roman has more.

Juneteenth is coming up and celebrations are all set
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Wednesday is Juneteenth and if you are looking for a place to celebrate the holiday, we have you covered.

Flag Day has its roots in this Midwestern town

This Midwestern town lays claim to be the birthplace of Flag Day and all because of one tenacious teacher’s 1885 class assignment.