Melissa Morrissette
Digital Content Editor at KPNX-TV (Phoenix, AZ)
Emmy-nominated content editor at KPNX-TV.
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4 weeks ago |
12news.com | Melissa Morrissette
PHOENIX — Are you ready for Opening Day at Chase Field? The Arizona Diamondbacks are encouraging ticket holders to arrive early to avoid traffic delays for the nearly sold-out game. The D-backs are set to play the Chicago Cubs on Thursday at 7:10 p.m. Gates will open at 5 p.m., giving fans ample time to find their seats and take in the Opening Day festivities at 6:30 pm. Fans should also note that it will be a warm day, and the roof of Chase Field will be open.
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1 month ago |
12news.com | Melissa Morrissette
PHOENIX — It’s no secret that State 48 is among the hottest in the country, temperature-wise. While record-breaking heat is our forte, staying hydrated during the spring and summer months is actually a matter of life and death. The Arizona Department of Health Service’s heat-related illness dashboard breaks down emergency room visits. Maricopa County had nearly 4,000 visits last year. Pima County came in second with 573 trips, and Pinal County was third with 360 trips.
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1 month ago |
12news.com | Melissa Morrissette
PHOENIX — The 44th Annual End of Trail kicks off with a bang at the Ben Avery Shooting Facility this week, with opportunities through the weekend for spectators to watch real straight shooters partake in Wild West-style shooting competitions. >> Live, local, breaking. Download the 12News app Nearly 1,000 cowgirls, cowboys, and buckaroos from across the country will participate in the SASS World Championship of Cowboy Action & Wild Bunch Shooting.
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2 months ago |
12news.com | Melissa Morrissette
The Valley is a great place to spend spring training. There are 10 ballparks in the Cactus League, all within an hour's drive of one another. Here’s a look at what’s happening at Camelback Ranch-Glendale this season. The Los Angeles Dodgers and The Chicago White Sox spring training home is Camelback Ranch-Glendale. Camelback Ranch-Glendale is on land owned by Glendale but is within the city limits of Phoenix.
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2 months ago |
12news.com | Melissa Morrissette
PHOENIX — The Attorney General’s office has launched a reporting system for organizations to share federal loan and grant funding issues after a federal court blocked the Trump administration from withholding previously allocated funds. >> Live, local, breaking. Download the 12News app The office said that despite the recent ruling, organizations are experiencing funding disruptions.
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