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Exposé gets Valley mom banned from McDonald's
Wed, Oct 26, 2011
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PHOENIX -- An Arizona State University professor's campaign against dirty restaurant playgrounds got her banned from several McDonald's in the Valley. Dr. Erin Carr-Jordan, a mother of four, started recording and posting videos of trashy playgrounds, and quickly built an international following. Her lab tests, which revealed dangerous bacteria on the equipment, have been featured on network broadcasts and in major national newspapers. This week, Carr-Jordan was notified by an East Valley franchisee's attor
3-year-old boy drowns in Mesa swimming pool
10 hrs ago
KTVK 3TV Phoenix 2:01 | 76 views
MESA, Ariz. -- A 3-year-old Mesa boy drowned Saturday afternoon in his family's backyard swimming pool. Another 3-year-old boy nearly drowned in Mesa on Saturday, but that boy is expected to survive. The calls came in seven minutes apart, according to Mesa Fire Department spokesman Donnie Colvin. "What seemed like duplicate call was also another drowning," said Colvin. The first call came from Pronghorn Lane, near Elliot Road and Signal Butte Road in East Mesa. Colvin said the caller reported that the boy h
Three-year-old boy drowns in Mesa swimming pool
10 hrs ago
KTVK 3TV Phoenix 2:01 | 47 views
MESA, Ariz. -- A three-year-old Mesa boy drowned Saturday afternoon in his family's backyard swimming pool. Another three-year-old boy nearly drowned in Mesa on Saturday but that boy is expected to survive. The calls came in seven minutes apart, according to Mesa Fire Department spokesman Donnie Colvin. "What seemed like duplicate call was also another drowning," said Colvin. The first call came from Pronghorn Lane, near Elliot Road and Signal Butte Road in East Mesa. Colvin said the caller reported that th
Triple digit temperatures to return next week
14 hrs ago
KTVK 3TV Phoenix 2:32 | 81 views
PHOENIX -- After seeing peak winds well above 60 mph in portions of eastern Arizona on Saturday, we'll see those winds quiet down overnight and the rest of the Memorial Day weekend will feature rather quiet weather. In the Valley, highs will be in the mid-to-upper 90s through Monday. A ridge of high pressure is expected to arrive after the weekend, pushing temperatures above 100 by Wednesday. Highs will remain in the triple digits for the rest of the week and into next weekend as well.
Thousands show they care by donating bottled water
15 hrs ago
KTVK 3TV Phoenix 1:34 | 15 views
PHOENIX -- It's that time of the year again. As Valley temperatures rise, so too do the health risks for the homeless and elderly population. For the sixth year in a row, The Salvation Army and 3TV have teamed up to collect bottled water to protect the Valley's unfortunate. Col. Olin Hogan of The Salvation Army said 100 people died last year because of dehydration. This year he hopes that number is zero. On Saturday, The Salvation Army, 3TV, APS and Safeway hosted a bottled water drive and summer safety
Toddler crushed by metal gate in freak accident
15 hrs ago
KTVK 3TV Phoenix 1:17 | 69 views
LAVEEN, Ariz. -- A 2-year-old boy was killed Saturday morning after a heavy metal gate fell on top of him. The boy was outside with his uncle who was doing yard work near 51st avenue and Dobbins when a gust of wind toppled the gate according to authorities from the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office. MCSO spokesman Jeff Sprong said the gate had been secured with two clamps. The uncle removed the clamps so he could get on the other side of the gate to remove weeds. He reportedly propped the gate up against two
Mexico's beaches remain a popular tourist destination
17 hrs ago
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EL PASO, Texas -- The ongoing violence in parts of Mexico isn't hurting tourism through all of the country. While border towns struggle to attract visitors, Mexico's beaches continue to be a popular destination for travelers looking for a little sun and fun. Riviera Maya is located just south of Cancun, and is Mexico's top tourist destination. A record 3.6 million visitors traveled to Riviera Maya in 2011, and that number is expected to increase in 2012. Life, however, isn't so sunny for residents of Mexic
Decreased winds helping crews fight Sunflower Fire
18 hrs ago
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PAYSON, Ariz. -- Cooler temperatures and decreased winds have made conditions easier for firefighters battling the Sunflower Fire south of Payson. A Red Flag Warning was expected for Saturday, but it was removed due to a favorable change in the weather. The steep, treacherous terrain of the Mazatzal Wilderness is expected to continue experiencing smoke until sufficient precipitation moves in. Fire crews will continue to patrol and monitor the area while reinforcing fire lines. On Friday afternoon, crews wer
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