NTSB releases probable cause of Tempe Town Lake train derailment and bridge collapse

The incident, which happened on July 29, 2020, caused a bridge that runs over Tempe Town Lake to collapse. Almost two years following the incident, federal investigators have released new findings from an investigation into the incident.

Husband shoots and kills his wife because she 'startled him,' Tempe Police say

A man is facing a murder charge after police say he shot his wife early in the morning, telling officers that his wife “startled” him. Her family is remembering her as a "light" who was passionate about ballet.

Hip-hop artist Pitbull opens free public charter school in Tempe; classes set to start in August

The K-5th grade school is geared toward helping underprivileged students who will be taught math, history, and science before getting the chance to explore sports media, sports marketing, and sports medicine.

Close call: Car barrels into Arizona beauty shop, driver arrested on unrelated warrant

According to police, the incident happened when a driver unintentionally left the car in drive. When the driver got back into the car to put it in park, they accidentally hit the accelerator instead of the brake, causing the car to crash into the store.

Tempe Town Lake: 60s-era ASU alum helped to transform the dry Salt River into an urban oasis

For much of the 20th century, the stretch of Salt River in the Phoenix area was a dry riverbed that was considered to be an eyesore. Thanks to a group of ASU students, a stretch of the Salt River in Tempe has now become a point of pride for the Valley.

2 burned in Tempe mobile home fire
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Two people suffered minor burns in a fire at a mobile home near the U.S. 60 and Priest Drive in Tempe. Four people living inside the mobile home were displaced.

US 60 water main break: Freeway fully reopens in Tempe

The westbound portion of the freeway reopened at 10 p.m. on May 22. The eastbound lanes were previously reopened after a 24-inch pipe ruptured causing major flooding on the freeway at McClintock Drive.

Coyotes, Tempe Fire teams up with nonprofit to gather thousands of water bottles to donate in summer months
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The nonprofit, Tempe Community Action Agency, is teaming up with the Arizona Coyotes, Tempe Fire, and others to provide water and other resources to underserved communities. The nonprofit provides life-saving water and resources to more than 30,000 people each summer, and on the morning of May 21 at the Escalante Community Center, a community water drive was held with the goal of collecting 5 to 10 thousand bottles. As the Coyotes start their next chapter in Tempe, the NHL team is looking to help the community in any way they can.

Man accused of tying up, robbing partygoers at Tempe house party

The male victim later told police that Luis Delpozo and his friend kicked him in the head before tying him up and stealing $30,000 worth of firearms and $8,000 worth of precious metals and watches.

Tempe Streetcar now carrying passengers; service will be free for the first year
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Phoenix area's first modern streetcar is now carrying passengers in Tempe, with the three-mile Tempe Street route taking riders to employment centers, event destinations, historic neighborhoods and even connect to a regional transit network. FOX 10 Photographer Brian Kae has more.

Phoenix music scene remembers Andy Chaves, Katastro lead vocalist who was killed in California car crash

According to reports, 32-year-old Andy Chaves was killed along with two other people while they were in a Tesla car along the Pacific Coast Highway in Southern California. Federal traffic safety officials are reportedly looking into whether the car was operating on a partially automated driving system.

Off-duty firefighter honored for helping to save lives during Chandler shop explosion

A firefighter in Tempe was honored for jumping into the action, while off-duty, to save lives following a devastating explosion at a chandler business in September 2021.

Tempe dog in need of 'fur-ever home' after almost drowning in canal: PD

Officials with Tempe Police say thanks to help from civilians, officers were able to rescue a dog from drowning in a canal on May 17.