Major Phoenix-area freeway closures, restrictions this weekend: What to know for April 15-18

A few closures and restrictions will be in effect for freeways in the Avondale and Tempe areas this weekend due to continued pavement improvement projects, according to the Arizona Dept. of Transportation.

Puppy recovering after suspected animal abuse in Tempe

Tempe officers responded to a home near Scottsdale Road and McKellips after a witness said their puppy was thrown and injured back on March 31.

Tempe's Big Surf Waterpark sold to California real estate company

Velocity Retail Group announced this week that it sold the 35-acre property near Loop 202 and McClintock for more than $49 million.

Shady Park: Tempe music venue loses legal battle against retirement community
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The restaurant and music venue in Tempe is now being forced to end live music earlier in the night, and turn down the volume, after a judge ruled in favor of a retirement community that complained about noise. FOX 10's Marissa Sarbak reports.

Mulch fire burns at compost yard in Tempe

Officials say the fire broke out at around 10 a.m. on April 13 near Rio Salado Parkway and Priest Drive.

Tempe father arrested after firework hits and injures his child

The incident, according to officials, resulted in a three-year-old child being taken to the hospital with visible burns to parts of his body.

'Staggering': Phoenix Police sees nearly 6,500% spike in reported catalytic converter theft cases

Catalytic converter thefts are on the rise in Arizona across most cities, and in Phoenix, we're seeing a nearly 6,500% rise in reported cases. We take a look at why, the cost for the victim, the payout for the suspect, and how police departments are handling the cases.

Police bust large illegal gathering on top of Tempe parking garage

Police were able to use a drone to get an aerial look at the situation and when officers arrived, they say the organizer was cooperative and admitted to being there without permission.

Arizona Supreme Court revives AG Mark Brnovich's lawsuit against ASU's hotel development plan

The Arizona Supreme Court has revived a lawsuit filed by state Attorney General Mark Brnovich against the board that oversees ASU and the state's two other public universities, over a hotel agreement that officials with ASU made.

Phoenix area bicyclists say there's a rise in crashes involving cars after 3 deaths in a few days

Bike enthusiasts say crashes involving cars are on the rise after the Phoenix area has seen three fatal collisions in just a few days. Two of those crashes are hit-and-runs, police say.

Arizonans take a walk together in Tempe to bring attention to eating disorders
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The event at Kiwanis Park is created by the National Eating Disorder Association. It's not only about awareness, but highlighting resources available to people impacted by eating disorders.

Arizona Coyotes seek gambling law change for ASU arena

The Arizona Coyotes want a new state law that legalizes sports betting changed to allow them to keep running their mobile sports gambling operation when they move from Glendale to Arizona State University’s hockey arena next season.

Breakfast restaurant in Tempe can be turned into venue for special events
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FOX 10 Photojournalist Brian Kae has more on Netta Cheta's on Mill, a new breakfast and lunch place that recently opened in the East Valley city.

Ukrainian civilian soldiers training for war thanks to tools made by a Tempe business

A Tempe weapons training business is helping Ukrainian civilian soldiers who may not have experience with guns as they help to fight off a violent Russian invasion.