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Phoenix-area rescue teams worked overtime this weekend, safely bringing four injured hikers down from three different mountains during above-average temperatures. Every single hiker made it to the hospital in stable condition.
Phoenix-area firefighters successfully rescued four hikers from mountain trails Saturday, safely bringing each person down using specialized equipment in above-average temperatures. Every hiker reached the hospital in stable condition thanks to coordinated rescue efforts across multiple peaks.
Phoenix-area rescue teams worked nonstop Saturday, safely bringing down four injured hikers from different mountain trails. All four women were hospitalized in stable condition after crews used specialized rope systems and big wheel stretchers to reach them.
Voters in Phoenix just handed clean energy supporters control of the nation's largest public power utility board. The shift comes as communities nationwide push back against rising electricity bills and demand cleaner power sources.
WNBA star Alyssa Thomas is coming back to the Phoenix Mercury after a record-breaking season that nearly ended in a championship. The 33-year-old point-forward led the league in assists and came closer than ever to her first WNBA title.
Advocates for renewable energy just won control of Arizona's second-largest utility board, securing five of seven contested seats in a record-turnout election. The Salt River Project serves 1.1 million Phoenix-area customers, and this shift could reshape how the region powers its future.
Arizona's largest utility just elected its first clean energy majority, promising solar incentives and faster renewable adoption for millions across Phoenix. Voter turnout quadrupled as residents mobilized to shape their energy future.
The UCLA Bruins dominated South Carolina 79-51 to capture their first-ever women's basketball national championship, ending a magical season with confetti and tears of joy. After years of falling short, Coach Cori Close and her talented squad finally reached the mountaintop in Phoenix.
A privately funded soccer academy in New Zealand has produced 78 national team players in just seven years, including nearly half of the squad that recently defeated Chile 4-1. Chairman Rob Morrison invests millions annually to fill gaps in the country's soccer development system.
Basketball legends filled the arena as Hall of Fame inductees received roaring applause during the 2026 Women's Final Four semifinals. The celebration brought together generations of greatness, from Olympic champions to coaching legends. ---
Wellington Phoenix brought back club icons Paul Ifill and Chris Greenacre to training as the team fights for a playoff spot with four games left. The reunion is part of new coach Greenacre's mission to restore pride and connection to the badge.
A Mexican telecom company is halfway through building a 1,500-mile fiber optic cable from Querétaro to Phoenix, bringing high-speed internet to millions who've never had it. The project will reach farming, mining, and manufacturing communities across 16 cities by the end of 2026.
Two powerhouse programs are heading to Phoenix after dominant Elite Eight victories on Sunday. UConn extended its winning streak to 54 games while UCLA's paint dominance carried them past Duke.
Over 100 volunteers kicked off Arizona's annual Kindness Week by racing to pack thousands of meal boxes for families facing hunger. Their work addresses a stunning reality: one in five Arizona children needs food assistance.
Teen sensation Pia Vlok is scoring goals and making history in her first professional season with Wellington Phoenix. Just months after dreaming of this moment, she's one win away from helping her team reach their first-ever finals.
The Adelaide 36ers are headed to the NBL championship series for the first time since 2018, powered by star recruit Bryce Cotton's explosive 38-point performance. The team's dominant 108-96 victory over South East Melbourne Phoenix has fans celebrating a long-awaited return to basketball's biggest stage.
Two terrified puppies spent hours trapped deep inside a stormwater pipe in Phoenix, South Africa, until rescue teams and creative thinking brought them safely home. The late-night operation turned into an early morning celebration.
Hundreds of volunteers will gather at the Salt River this Saturday to remove illegal dumping and protect an important wetland ecosystem. The community cleanup shows Phoenix residents stepping up to care for their natural spaces.
After five years of robot taxis on Phoenix streets, the city's mayor reports an unexpected benefit: safer driving. The self-driving cars follow speed limits and traffic laws, creating a calming effect in a city struggling with speeding.
Wellington Phoenix midfielder Macey Fraser is back after taking time to prioritize her mental health, joining teammates who just re-signed because they love the supportive culture. Her return comes at a crucial time as the team chases a playoff spot.
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