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The Arizona Cardinals broke ground on a 217-acre training facility and mixed-use complex in north Phoenix, relocating from Tempe. Slated to open in 2028, the project dedicates about 30 acres to football facilities and offices, including three grass practice fields, a fieldhouse and expanded locker rooms, with the rest set aside for housing and an entertainment district to create a walkable campus in the heat.
Emergency crews in Tempe have recovered a body from Tempe Town Lake, marking the second such incident in less than a week. The body, identified as a man, was found near Scottsdale Road and Rio Salado Parkway. The circumstances of the death are currently under investigation.
Ice Spice will debut her Y2K! album in July and perform in Tempe on August 23 as part of her 2024 world tour, with RIOTUSA and Cash Cobain joining her for North American dates. Presale tickets for Citi cardmembers are available now, with general sales starting on June 7.
The Arizona Coyotes have been sold and are moving to Salt Lake City, Utah, ahead of the 2024-2025 season, while the Tucson Roadrunners are reportedly moving to Tempe to play at Mullett Arena. The Coyotes' departure from Arizona may be followed by a potential return in the form of an NHL expansion team, as the team's former owner, Alex Meruelo, aims to win a public land auction in Phoenix to build a new stadium. Meruelo also retains ownership of the Roadrunners and plans to move them to Tempe to keep Valley youth hockey programs alive until a potential NHL franchise returns to Phoenix.
A child was killed and several people were seriously injured in two crashes involving 10 vehicles on US 60 in Tempe, Arizona. The first crash occurred when an SUV changed lanes, leading to a series of collisions involving seven other vehicles, including a loaded commercial dump truck. Subsequently, a pickup truck struck the median, rolled onto its side, and a second crash occurred when an SUV collided with a parked DPS patrol vehicle. The westbound lanes of US 60 were closed for cleanup, and troopers suspect impairment in the second crash.
A lithium-ion cell battery caught fire in an electric semi-truck located inside a facility in Tempe, Arizona. Fire officials were able to contain the fire and remove the truck from the building without any reported injuries.
A fight between roommates in Tempe, Arizona, resulted in a deadly shooting, with one victim dead at the scene and another hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries. Police have a suspect in custody and are investigating the circumstances leading up to the incident.
At least one person has died in a multi-vehicle crash involving a motorcycle on the northbound lanes of Loop 101 Price Freeway in Tempe, Arizona. The crash occurred on Saturday evening, and the road was closed for several hours as authorities investigated the incident.
A deadly multi-car crash on Loop 101 in Tempe near University Drive has caused a significant traffic backup, with drivers resorting to driving the wrong way up a freeway on-ramp to escape the congestion. Authorities report that several vehicles, including a motorcycle, were involved in the crash, resulting in at least one fatality. The highway remains closed, and there is no estimated time for reopening.
The clearing of homeless encampments in Tempe, Arizona has led to a ripple effect, with many unhoused individuals being displaced and moving to neighboring municipalities like Phoenix. While the move may satisfy housed residents, it creates new problems, scattering communities and making it harder for nonprofit outreach workers to deliver services. The lack of adequate shelter options and the enforcement of laws against urban camping exacerbate the issue, perpetuating homelessness rather than solving it. Encampment sweeps have health and legal consequences, and research shows they do not effectively address homelessness. The situation highlights the need for better coordination and comprehensive solutions to address the growing homelessness crisis in the region.
The Arizona Coyotes are considering six potential sites for a new arena and entertainment complex after their bid to build in Tempe was defeated in a public vote. The team is exploring options in Scottsdale, Phoenix, Mesa, and other locations, including tribal land. Coyotes CEO Xavier Gutierrez has stated that they will avoid sites requiring a public referendum. The team had planned to construct a $2.1 billion entertainment district in Tempe, but the proposal was rejected by voters. The Coyotes are currently playing at Mullett Arena on the Arizona State campus as a temporary solution.
A Pride flag was burned outside a City Hall building in Tempe, Arizona, where it had been raised to commemorate LGBTQ Pride Month. The act of vandalism is under investigation by police. This comes months after a bomb threat was made to an LGBTQ-owned coffee shop in Tempe. The threats and acts of violence toward the queer community in Tempe come amid a surge in similar anti-LGBTQ demonstrations across the country. Officials in Tempe said a new Pride flag had been raised at City Hall.
With the Arizona Coyotes' future uncertain, speculation has arisen about potential landing spots for the NHL franchise, including Hartford, Connecticut. Mayor Luke Bronin expressed his support for an NHL team in Hartford, but acknowledged that the XL Center would need renovations to attract a team. The Coyotes are expected to play the 2023-2024 season at Arizona State University's Mullett Arena, which holds about 5,000 fans for hockey games.
The Arizona Coyotes are considering the former site of Fiesta Mall in Mesa for a new sports arena after losing a public referendum in Tempe for a proposed $2.1 billion entertainment district and arena. The team has a contract to play at Mullett Arena in Tempe through the 2024-2025 season but is exploring other options. Any potential arena deal in Mesa is likely to require a public vote and put forth another referendum and a potential special election.
After voters in Tempe, Arizona rejected a proposal to build a new arena for the Coyotes, it is time for NHL commissioner Gary Bettman to let go of his obsession with keeping the team in Arizona and sell the team to relocate it somewhere else. Houston, Salt Lake City, Kansas City, Portland, and Atlanta are all potential options, but Bettman may still try to keep the team in Arizona despite the practical and financial challenges.