The Brief:
- A new immersive exhibit is coming to Arizona Mills: Bubble Planet.It opens on Feb. 21 and runs through spring.It features 10 rooms that are interactive and allow for learning and playing.
- A new immersive exhibit is coming to Arizona Mills: Bubble Planet.
- It opens on Feb. 21 and runs through spring.
- It features 10 rooms that are interactive and allow for learning and playing.

TEMPE, Ariz. - A new and immersive attraction is floating into the Arizona Mills in Tempe.
Bubble Planet offers a fun and educational experience for everyone, and opens Feb. 21.
What they're saying:
"It's an experience completely based on the idea of the bubble. Ten interactive rooms where you're experiencing all types of learning and play opportunities related to the bubble," expla...

The Brief:
- Eric Thomas Scionti, 36, will spend nearly four years in prison for illegally owning guns and ammo, and the torture and killing of pigeons.When federal investigators searched his emails, they said they found 168 videos and 89 photos of the torture.After serving his 47 month sentence, he will be under supervised release for three years.
- Eric Thomas Scionti, 36, will spend nearly four years in prison for illegally owning guns and ammo, and the torture and killing of pigeons.
- When federal investigators searched his emails, they said they found 168 videos and 89 photos of the torture.
- After serving his 47 month sentence, he will be under supervised release for three years.

TEMPE, Ariz. - A Tempe man was sentenced to nearly four years in prison f...

The Brief:
- One person is dead in a multi-car crash on Interstate 10.I-10 eastbound was closed for the ongoing investigation.Multiple vehicles were involved in the crash and there is no estimated time of reopening.
- One person is dead in a multi-car crash on Interstate 10.
- I-10 eastbound was closed for the ongoing investigation.
- Multiple vehicles were involved in the crash and there is no estimated time of reopening.

TEMPE, Ariz. - The eastbound lanes of Interstate 10 were closed in Tempe for a crash near Broadway Road on Feb. 22.
The Arizona Department of Transportation asked drivers to find alternate routes to circumnavigate the investigation efforts.
Two people were taken to the hospital, the Department of Public Safety said.
One person was later pronounced dead.
What we don't know:
While the...

The Brief:
- Yui Inoue has been found guilty of murder and a number of related offenses.Inoue killed her two children at an apartment in Tempe in 2021.
- Yui Inoue has been found guilty of murder and a number of related offenses.
- Inoue killed her two children at an apartment in Tempe in 2021.

PHOENIX - A jury has found a Tempe woman guilty in connection with the murders of her two children in 2021.
The woman, Yui Inoue, was found guilty of 1st degree murder and a number of other related offenses.
The backstory:
The incident involving Inoue happened on May 15, 2021. Police said she had flagged down an officer at a Tempe police station near Apache Boulevard and McClintock Drive, and officers later went to her apartment in the area of Mill and Southern Avenues to investigate.
"Officers went to her apartment and foun...

The Brief:
- Crews are at the scene of a multi-vehicle crash near I-10 West and Guadalupe Road.Almost all westbound lanes on I-10 are closed in the area, except for the HOV lane.
- Crews are at the scene of a multi-vehicle crash near I-10 West and Guadalupe Road.
- Almost all westbound lanes on I-10 are closed in the area, except for the HOV lane.

PHOENIX - A crash along a major Phoenix area freeway is resulting in big delays for the morning commute.
What we know:
According to officials with DPS, they are investigating a crash near Interstate 10 west and Guadalupe Road. While Guadalupe Road crosses the I-10, there are no ramps that connect it to the freeway.
The crash has resulted in the closure of almost all westbound lanes on the freeway, with the exception of the ...

The Brief:
- The Cinderella Affair is holding its 24th annual prom dress giveaway on March 1 and 29.The giveaway will be held at the Dixxon Flannel Co. warehouse in Tempe.
- The Cinderella Affair is holding its 24th annual prom dress giveaway on March 1 and 29.
- The giveaway will be held at the Dixxon Flannel Co. warehouse in Tempe.

TEMPE, Ariz. - Prom season is coming up and this weekend, girls in the Valley can get a dress for free.
Why you should care:
"It’s not necessarily for why you think. I mean, any girl can come. You don’t have to have a financial need, but most of them do, and so they’re coming here because proms become very expensive. They can come here and have a variety they won’t find in the department store," said Audrey Cowley, chair of the Cinderella Affair.
With 6,000 dres...

The Brief:
- A Tempe IKEA worker was stabbed by one of his colleagues early on Saturday, March 1.The man who was stabbed is in critical but stable condition.
- A Tempe IKEA worker was stabbed by one of his colleagues early on Saturday, March 1.
- The man who was stabbed is in critical but stable condition.

TEMPE, Ariz. - An IKEA worker is in critical but stable condition after he was stabbed by a coworker on March 1. 
What we know:
Police say the man who was stabbed had trouble communicating because he spoke another language.
Eventually, officers were able to piece together that he was stabbed by a coworker and that he needed help.
Why you should care:
The store is located near the intersection of Priest Drive and Warner Road, adjacent to Main Event Tempe where a woman was shot and killed on Feb. 6.

The Brief:
- A man was hospitalized after being stabbed at an IKEA store in Tempe.No suspect information has been released.
- A man was hospitalized after being stabbed at an IKEA store in Tempe.
- No suspect information has been released.

TEMPE, Ariz. - An investigation is underway after a stabbing happened at an Ikea store near Priest Drive and Elliot Road on March 1.
What we know:
Police were called to the IKEA parking lot after a man ran from the store, saying he was stabbed and needed help.
What they're saying:
"Officers arrived on scene and learned the man spoke another language and had trouble communicating initially. Eventually officers were able to learn from the man that he was stabbed by a co-worker," said Tempe Police in a statement provided at 11:52 a.m. to FOX 10.
The other side:...

The Brief:
- A four-vehicle crash has resulted in lane closures along Red Mountain Freeway.The crash happened in the area of Loop 202 and McClintock Drive in Tempe.Four people were taken to the hospital.
- A four-vehicle crash has resulted in lane closures along Red Mountain Freeway.
- The crash happened in the area of Loop 202 and McClintock Drive in Tempe.
- Four people were taken to the hospital.

TEMPE, Ariz. - Officials with the Arizona Department of Public Safety said a four-vehicle crash along a portion of Loop 202 in the East Valley resulted in the closure of all right eastbound lanes.
What we know:
The crash happened in the area of Loop 202 (Red Mountain Freeway) and McClintock. Per a statement by DPS, the crash involved a commercial vehicle and three passenger vehicles.
"Four people have been transported to the hosp...

The Brief:
- A new immersive exhibit is coming to Arizona Mills: Bubble Planet.It opens on Feb. 21 and runs through spring.It features 10 rooms that are interactive and allow for learning and playing.
- A new immersive exhibit is coming to Arizona Mills: Bubble Planet.
- It opens on Feb. 21 and runs through spring.
- It features 10 rooms that are interactive and allow for learning and playing.

TEMPE, Ariz. - A new and immersive attraction is floating into the Arizona Mills in Tempe.
Bubble Planet offers a fun and educational experience for everyone, and opens Feb. 21.
What they're saying:
"It's an experience completely based on the idea of the bubble. Ten interactive rooms where you're experiencing all types of learning and play opportunities related to the bubble," expla...

The Brief:
- A four-vehicle crash has resulted in lane closures along Red Mountain Freeway.The crash happened in the area of Loop 202 and McClintock Drive in Tempe.Four people were taken to the hospital.
- A four-vehicle crash has resulted in lane closures along Red Mountain Freeway.
- The crash happened in the area of Loop 202 and McClintock Drive in Tempe.
- Four people were taken to the hospital.

TEMPE, Ariz. - Officials with the Arizona Department of Public Safety said a four-vehicle crash along a portion of Loop 202 in the East Valley resulted in the closure of all right eastbound lanes.
What we know:
The crash happened in the area of Loop 202 (Red Mountain Freeway) and McClintock. Per a statement by DPS, the crash involved a commercial vehicle and three passenger vehicles.
"Four people have been transported to the hosp...

The Brief:
- Rain in the Valley led to the cancelation of the Diamondbacks-Angels spring training game, while other events like the Festival of the Arts in downtown Tempe carried on.NAU students enjoyed a snow day as more than one foot of snow fell at Arizona Snowbowl.Parts of Interstate 17 were closed due to the heavy snowfall in the high country.
- Rain in the Valley led to the cancelation of the Diamondbacks-Angels spring training game, while other events like the Festival of the Arts in downtown Tempe carried on.
- NAU students enjoyed a snow day as more than one foot of snow fell at Arizona Snowbowl.
- Parts of Interstate 17 were closed due to the heavy snowfall in the high country.

PHOENIX -...

The Brief:
- Arizona State University has received a letter from the U.S. Department of Education.The letter warns the school of "potential enforcement actions" over allegations that they failed to protect Jewish students on campus.59 other universities have received the letter as well.
- Arizona State University has received a letter from the U.S. Department of Education.
- The letter warns the school of "potential enforcement actions" over allegations that they failed to protect Jewish students on campus.
- 59 other universities have received the letter as well.

PHOENIX - Officials with the U.S. Department of Education said on March 10 that Arizona State University is on a list of 60 universities across the U.S. that has rec...

The Brief:
- A construction worker in Tempe on Tuesday afternoon was hit by a wall and needed to be rescued.The incident happened near Apache Boulevard and Rural Road on March 11.
- A construction worker in Tempe on Tuesday afternoon was hit by a wall and needed to be rescued.
- The incident happened near Apache Boulevard and Rural Road on March 11.

TEMPE, Ariz. - A Tempe construction worker was injured on Tuesday afternoon and needed to be rescued, Tempe Fire said on March 11.
What we know:
The worker, Tempe Police say, was reportedly struck by a wall while working on a new building near Apache Boulevard and Rural Road.
Tempe, Mesa and Phoenix firefighters were on the scene for the rescue.
"The worker was safely extracted from the fourth floor by crane operators in coordination with Fire Department...

The Brief:
- Arizona State is being investigated by the Education Department for alleged racial discrimination.ASU is among 45 universities accused of engaging in race-exclusionary practices in their graduate programs.
- Arizona State is being investigated by the Education Department for alleged racial discrimination.
- ASU is among 45 universities accused of engaging in race-exclusionary practices in their graduate programs.

TEMPE, Ariz. - More than 50 universities, including Arizona State, are being investigated for alleged racial discrimination as part of President Donald Trump’s campaign to end diversity, equity and inclusion programs.
What they're saying:
The U.S. Department of Education announced on March 14 that its Office for Civil Rights opened investigations into 51 universities.
ASU is among 45 univ...

The Brief:
- More than 50 universities are now under federal investigation for participating in diversity, equity and inclusion programs. Most of the new investigations are centered around partnerships with the PhD Project, a nonprofit that helps students from underrepresented groups get degrees in business. 
- More than 50 universities are now under federal investigation for participating in diversity, equity and inclusion programs. 
- Most of the new investigations are centered around partnerships with the PhD Project, a nonprofit that helps students from underrepresented groups get degrees in business. 

President Donald Trump’s campaign to end diversity, equity and inclusion programs nationwide is now targeting more than 50 universities for alleged racial discrimination. 
According to a news releas...

The Brief:
- The College Basketball Crown is a new postseason college basketball tournament debuting this year.The field, announced Monday, includes 16 teams from the Big Ten, Big 12, Big East, and other conferences.Games will air on FOX and FS1 when play begins March 31.
- The College Basketball Crown is a new postseason college basketball tournament debuting this year.
- The field, announced Monday, includes 16 teams from the Big Ten, Big 12, Big East, and other conferences.
- Games will air on FOX and FS1 when play begins March 31.

If your team didn’t make it into the NCAA Tournament or if you just aren’t ready for March Madness to end in March, there’s a new tournament for you this year.
The inaugural College Basketball Crown, a 16-team men's postseason tournament, will take place from March 31 to April 6 in...

The Brief:
- Teams for the inaugural College Basketball Crown tournament were announced Monday.The tournament opens with round 1 on March 31 and April 1.All games will air on FOX and FS1.
- Teams for the inaugural College Basketball Crown tournament were announced Monday.
- The tournament opens with round 1 on March 31 and April 1.
- All games will air on FOX and FS1.

Sixteen teams that didn’t make the NCAA Tournament will have an exciting alternative: The inaugural College Basketball Crown tournament in Las Vegas later this month.
The first-ever bracket for the new tournament was released Monday morning with teams from the Big Ten, Big 12, Big East, and other conferences. Here’s who will be headed to Vegas to play for the crown.
Monday, March 31
Game 1: Utah vs. Butler - 3 p.m. ET (FS1)
Game 2: George Washing...

The Brief:
- At least two people were shot in an incident that ended at Tempe Buttes Resort.Police say the incident began on Interstate 10 before the suspect fled to the resort.
- At least two people were shot in an incident that ended at Tempe Buttes Resort.
- Police say the incident began on Interstate 10 before the suspect fled to the resort.

TEMPE, Ariz. - Tempe Police are investigating a shooting that began on Interstate 10 before the suspect fled to the Buttes Resort.
According to a release, two people were shot during the incident but other victims were not injured.
What they're saying:
Police said that one suspect has been detained and the Buttes Resort has been cleared.
There is still an active scene at the resort as investigators gather evidence and search...

The Brief:
- In 2020, Tempe Firefighter Tommy Arriaga lost his battle with cancer, leaving behind a lasting legacy.Now, a mural and art installation adorns the Tempe Fire Department in his honor.
- In 2020, Tempe Firefighter Tommy Arriaga lost his battle with cancer, leaving behind a lasting legacy.
- Now, a mural and art installation adorns the Tempe Fire Department in his honor.

TEMPE, Ariz. -  A new fire department opens in Tempe, adorned with a heart sculpture to honor a fallen firefighter whose death changed the department.
The backstory:
"A giant heart that had to be craned in here. It's massive. It's about 10 feet tall, it's hugging the building," Tempe Fire Assistant Chief Kyle Carman said.
It's a giant heart for the man who had a giant heart.
"We spent a lot of time together. Tommy was … th...

The Brief:
- Ahead of summer, SRP is working to ensure its generating stations are in tip-top shape to withstand stress on the power grid from running air-conditioning units.We're hearing from Jason Powell of SRP who explains how the maintenance process works.
- Ahead of summer, SRP is working to ensure its generating stations are in tip-top shape to withstand stress on the power grid from running air-conditioning units.
- We're hearing from Jason Powell of SRP who explains how the maintenance process works.

TEMPE, Ariz. - SRP is making sure it and its customers are ready for the triple-digit temps.
Like it or not, the brutal summer season is upon us, and SRP is making sure those air-conditioning units keep running by ensuring its generating stations are working properly.
What we...