Juneteenth festival being held at Tempe History Museum
A day after President Joe Biden signed a bill making Juneteenth a new federal holiday, the city of Tempe is holding a festival at the Tempe History Museum. Juneteenth commemorates June 19, 1865, when Union soldiers brought the news of freedom to enslaved Black people in Galveston, Texas ? two months after the Confederacy had surrendered.
A day after President Joe Biden signed a bill making Juneteenth a new federal holiday, the city of Tempe is holding a festival at the Tempe History Museum. Juneteenth commemorates June 19, 1865, when Union soldiers brought the news of freedom to enslaved Black people in Galveston, Texas ? two months after the Confederacy had surrendered.
Micro-homes: New affordable tiny homes being built in Tempe
Some new 600 square-foot tiny homes are under construction in Tempe with the goal of providing a more affordable housing option to lower-wage earners. FOX 10 photojournalist Corey Goodwin has more on the project.
Some new 600 square-foot tiny homes are under construction in Tempe with the goal of providing a more affordable housing option to lower-wage earners. FOX 10 photojournalist Corey Goodwin has more on the project.
ASU policy expecting students to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 met with backlash
Students taking in-person classes are expected to be fully vaccinated two weeks before the first day of the fall 2021 semester at Arizona State University.
Students taking in-person classes are expected to be fully vaccinated two weeks before the first day of the fall 2021 semester at Arizona State University.
Tempe Operation Sandbag: City of Tempe providing sandbags, monsoon safety tips
The Arizona monsoon season officially begins on June 15 and the city of Tempe is helping residents prepare. FOX 10's Desiree Fluellen has the details.
The Arizona monsoon season officially begins on June 15 and the city of Tempe is helping residents prepare. FOX 10's Desiree Fluellen has the details.
At the age of 70, Tempe man prepares for national swim competition
Tempe resident Pete Eisenklam is in his late 70s and participates in an average of six swim meets a year. He's preparing for a big national swim meet in North Carolina next month.
Tempe resident Pete Eisenklam is in his late 70s and participates in an average of six swim meets a year. He's preparing for a big national swim meet in North Carolina next month.
Tempe Police: 2-year-old boy dead after drowning in pool
Tempe Police officials say a child is dead following a drowning incident at a home near McClintock Drive and Warner Road.
Tempe Police officials say a child is dead following a drowning incident at a home near McClintock Drive and Warner Road.
Tempe PD: 3 women hurt after shooting at Zuma Grill on Mill Avenue
Tempe Police say a man fired two shots while inside Zuma at 12:48 a.m. on Saturday.
Tempe Police say a man fired two shots while inside Zuma at 12:48 a.m. on Saturday.
12-year-old Arizona boy granted wish of mobility
12-year-old Bert, an Arizona Boy Scout, has muscular dystrophy and his current wheelchair limits the number of things to do. But thanks to Make-A-Wish Arizona, that's about to change. FOX 10's Desiree Fluellen has the details.
12-year-old Bert, an Arizona Boy Scout, has muscular dystrophy and his current wheelchair limits the number of things to do. But thanks to Make-A-Wish Arizona, that's about to change. FOX 10's Desiree Fluellen has the details.
Habitat for Humanity builds first 3-D printed home in Tempe
Habitat for Humanity Central Arizona built their first 3D printed house in Tempe.
Habitat for Humanity Central Arizona built their first 3D printed house in Tempe.
Arizona Lottery steps in to help non-profit organization that was victimized by thieves
In September 2020, the Centers for Habilitation campus in Tempe was targeted by thieves, resulting in the loss of thousands of dollars worth of items. Now, help is coming in from different entities.
In September 2020, the Centers for Habilitation campus in Tempe was targeted by thieves, resulting in the loss of thousands of dollars worth of items. Now, help is coming in from different entities.
Tempe police use new Spiderman-like device to take suspect into custody
It's called a BolaWrap, and Tempe PD became the first police department to use it over the Memorial Day weekend.
It's called a BolaWrap, and Tempe PD became the first police department to use it over the Memorial Day weekend.
Habitat for Humanity builds 3D printed house in Tempe
FOX 10's Cory McCloskey visits with officials from Habitat for Humanity Central Arizona as they build their first 3D printed house in Tempe.
FOX 10's Cory McCloskey visits with officials from Habitat for Humanity Central Arizona as they build their first 3D printed house in Tempe.
Tempe aquarium welcomes 4 baby sharks
Sea Life Arizona Aquarium has four new baby sharks, all of which were born in 2020 as part of their conservation program - and some guests will even have a chance to touch them. FOX 10 photojournalist Joe Tillman has the story.
Sea Life Arizona Aquarium has four new baby sharks, all of which were born in 2020 as part of their conservation program - and some guests will even have a chance to touch them. FOX 10 photojournalist Joe Tillman has the story.
Son accused of stabbing father to death at Fry's parking lot in Tempe
Tempe police arrested Joshua Fox for allegedly stabbing his father to death at a Fry's Marketplace near Rural and Ray Road.
Tempe police arrested Joshua Fox for allegedly stabbing his father to death at a Fry's Marketplace near Rural and Ray Road.
Made in Arizona: Rango Honey makes sweet treats to help kids with autism, other disabilities
Rango Honey is made in Tempe, Arizona, and owner Heather Blackford says it's 100% natural.
Rango Honey is made in Tempe, Arizona, and owner Heather Blackford says it's 100% natural.
Mint Dispensary pop-up offers edibles, joints in exchange for getting COVID-19 vaccine
Mint Dispensary spent June 1 offering free edibles and a pre-roll to people getting the shot at a local pop-up location.
Mint Dispensary spent June 1 offering free edibles and a pre-roll to people getting the shot at a local pop-up location.
As Arizona emerges from depths of COVID-19 Pandemic, more people are out and about this Memorial Day
Compared to 2020, when people remained at home due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, people are outdoors in sizeable numbers this Memorial Day.
Compared to 2020, when people remained at home due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, people are outdoors in sizeable numbers this Memorial Day.
Memorial Day holiday brings many people to Tempe Town Lake
FOX 10's Matt Galka reports.
FOX 10's Matt Galka reports.
Despite challenges, pools around the Valley are open for Memorial Day weekend
Memorial Day marks the official start of summer, and people are heading out to pools, some for the first time since 2019. However, pools are still feeling the lingering effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Memorial Day marks the official start of summer, and people are heading out to pools, some for the first time since 2019. However, pools are still feeling the lingering effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Tempe Diablo Stadium to get makeover as stadium set to host Angels spring training games until 2035
Tempe Diablo Stadium will be getting a makeover, as the City of Tempe approved a deal that will allow the stadium to continue to host spring training games for the Los Angeles Angels until at least 2035.
Tempe Diablo Stadium will be getting a makeover, as the City of Tempe approved a deal that will allow the stadium to continue to host spring training games for the Los Angeles Angels until at least 2035.