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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 30, 2023Phoenix Fire Department recommending extending summer trail closures as rescues rise
The Phoenix Fire Department wants to extend trail closure hours on days of extreme heat following an increase in rescues this summer.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 30, 2023Maricopa County program provides permanent housing to over 1K people since 2022 launch
Since the launch of a Valley homelessness program last year, more than 1,000 people have transitioned into permanent housing.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 30, 2023Travis Scott bringing ‘Utopia-Circus Maximus’ tour to Phoenix in October
Rapper Travis Scott is returning to the tour scene with "Utopia-Circus Maximus" and a Phoenix stop is scheduled for October.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 30, 2023Suspect evading trooper on Loop 101 in Scottsdale crashes into 6 vehicles
Multiple people were hospitalized on Tuesday after a driver attempting to evade a trooper traveled the wrong way on a Scottsdale freeway, crashing into six vehicles.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 30, 2023Zach Bryan to bring ‘The Quittin Time’ tour to Valley for 2 nights
American country singer Zach Brown announced two stops in Valley next year during his North American tour.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 29, 2023Man hospitalized after being shot near Phoenix intersection
Phoenix police are investigating the shooting of a man Sunday afternoon near 23rd Avenue and Indian School Road.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 29, 2023Chandler PD: Arizona woman dies after stabbing a man in an apartment complex
A Sunday Chandler stabbing ended in death after the victim shot the attacker, according to the Chandler Police Department.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 29, 2023NB Loop 101 reopens in Scottsdale after wrong-way crash shut it down
Northbound Loop 101 Pima Freeway in Scottsdale has reopened after a wrong-way crash on Tuesday afternoon shut it down for several hours.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 29, 2023Couple sentenced to 20 years in prison for abusing 10-year-old at Phoenix home
A couple was sentenced to prison for the abuse and neglect of a 10-year-old child in April 2022 at a Phoenix home.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 29, 2023Peoria police chief to retire, nationwide search to begin for replacement
Peoria Police Department will begin its search for its new leader as current chief Art Miller announced his retirement this week.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 29, 2023Son accused of fatally shooting parents in Peoria home, police say
Peoria police are investigating a domestic violence-related shooting Monday afternoon in the area of Jomax Road and 83rd Avenue.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 29, 2023Here’s why Clint Hickman wanted mercy for man who made election-related threats against him
Maricopa County Supervisor Clint Hickman sat in a courtroom Monday and asked for mercy for the Iowa man who was found guilty of sending threatening messages to him regarding the 2020 election.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 29, 20232 arrested in Glendale after vehicle pursuit involving police
Two people were arrested in Glendale for leading police on a pursuit Monday afternoon after allegedly committing other crimes.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 29, 2023US 93 near Wickenburg reopens after crash shut it down for hours
U.S. 93 north of Wickenburg reopened Tuesday morning after it was closed for several hours because of a crash involving two semi trucks.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 29, 20238 people, 3 dogs displaced after house fire in north Phoenix
Eight people and three dogs were displaced after a house fire Monday morning at a neighborhood in north Phoenix.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 28, 2023Woman arrested in Scottsdale for allegedly stealing from gym lockers, committing identity theft
A woman was recently arrested for allegedly stealing from gym lockers in Scottsdale and then committing identity theft, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 28, 2023Silver Alert canceled for 84-year-old Glendale man who was found injured
A Silver Alert was canceled Monday morning after the subject of a Silver Alert from Glendale was found, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 28, 2023Motorcyclist dies after crash at west Phoenix intersection
An investigation is underway after a motorcyclist was killed in a crash Sunday morning, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 28, 2023Phoenix Esplanade selects DMK Restaurants as culinary and hospitality provider
The Phoenix Esplanade renovation project has selected DMK restaurants as the facility’s hospitality and culinary provider.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 28, 2023Developer plans multifamily community along Loop 202 in Laveen
A new Liv Communities multifamily complex with additional entertainment facilities is planned for a large piece of vacant land along the Loop 202 in Phoenix.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 27, 2023Weekend wrap-up: Here are the biggest Arizona stories from Aug. 26-27
In case you missed it. Here are some of the biggest stories that headlined the Arizona news cycle over the weekend.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 27, 2023E. Coli found in water supply at bottom of Grand Canyon near Phantom Ranch
The National Park Service said Friday that E. coli bacteria were found in the water supply near Phantom Ranch.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 27, 2023Excessive heat warning triggered early as high temperatures return
An excessive heat warning was put into effect ahead of schedule on Saturday as temperatures soared to 113 degrees in metro Phoenix.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 27, 2023Weekend I-10, I-17 closures completed early, reopened Sunday
PHOENIX – Two Valley freeways that were closed for maintenance work this weekend have reopened ahead of schedule, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation.