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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 9, 2021Pedestrian struck and killed by car on East Valley freeway
A person trying to cross an East Valley freeway has died after getting hit by a vehicle in Tempe Sunday night, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 9, 2021Collision at Phoenix intersection leaves 2 in critical condition
Two people were hospitalized in critical condition after a head on collision Sunday evening in Phoenix, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 9, 2021Rain, thunderstorm chances back in the forecast for Phoenix area this week
After a week with temperatures around 110 degrees, rain and thunderstorm chances are back in the forecast for the Phoenix area this week.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 9, 2021Independent voter registrations surge in Arizona as parties fall
The major political parties in Arizona have continued to lose voters since the November election, with strident partisanship “turning off” voters and driving them to register as independents, analysts said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 8, 2021Phoenix police arrest man in fatal shooting of 3 family members
Phoenix police on Sunday arrested a 34-year-old man who allegedly shot and killed three family members in his home following an altercation with his brother, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 8, 2021
Weekend wrap-up: Here are the biggest Arizona stories from Aug. 6-8
From an Arizona lawmaker arrested on suspicion of sexual conduct with a minor being released on bond to students at a Valley elementary school temporarily moving to remote learning after a significant increase in active COVID-19 cases on campus, here are the biggest stories of the weekend.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 8, 2021Phoenix police arrest man for alleged fatal shooting of teen family member
A 21-year-old man was arrested for manslaughter on Saturday after he allegedly shot and killed a teen family member, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 8, 2021Arizona reports 2,639 new COVID-19 cases, 12 additional deaths Sunday
Arizona health officials on Sunday reported 2,639 new cases and 12 additional deaths from the disease.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 8, 2021HSI arrests Mesa teacher for alleged child exploitation, seeks more victims
Homeland Security Investigations in Phoenix is seeking help from the public to identify potential victims of a former Mesa school teacher arrested Thursday morning for child exploitation.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 7, 2021Lawmaker Tony Navarrete accused of child sex crimes released on bond
Arizona state Sen. Tony Navarrete was released on bond after being arrested Thursday on suspicion of sexual conduct with a minor.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 7, 2021Child dies after being found with problems breathing at Mesa mall
A child found unresponsive with trouble breathing at Superstition Springs Center in Mesa was pronounced dead on Saturday, fire officials said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 7, 2021Glendale police respond to two separate shootings Saturday morning
Glendale police are looking for suspects after responding to two shootings Saturday morning, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 7, 2021Police looking for suspect after a body of a teen boy is found in Phoenix
Police are searching for a suspect after the body of a teen boy was found in Phoenix Saturday morning, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 7, 2021
Arizona reports 2,653 new COVID-19 cases, 34 additional deaths Saturday
Arizona health officials on Saturday reported 2,653 new cases and 34 additional deaths from the disease.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 7, 2021Tempe wastewater data program expanding due to $1M partnership
The city of Tempe is expanding its wastewater data program following a $1 million partnership with the state.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 7, 2021MCSO arrests 44-year-old man accused of sexually abusing teen girl
A 44-year-old man was arrested last week after allegedly sexually abusing a 14-year-old girl, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 7, 2021Footbridge over railroad tracks on trail near downtown Gilbert now open
A new pedestrian bridge over the railroad tracks on the Western Powerline Trail near downtown Gilbert is now open.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 6, 2021East Valley students sent home after increase in active COVID-19 cases
All fifth and sixth graders at an East Valley elementary school will temporarily move to remote learning after a significant increase in active COVID-19 cases were detected on the campus.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 6, 2021Arizona lawmaker jailed on suspicion of sexual conduct with a minor
Arizona state Sen. Tony Navarrete was arrested Thursday night on suspicion of sexual conduct with a minor. He was charged with seven felony counts.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 6, 2021Back to School Bash offers cool family fun at Tempe Marketplace
Tempe Marketplace is hosting a Back to School Bash on Saturday night, with free ice cream, music and hands-on activities.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 6, 2021Bicycle rider seriously injured after collision in Glendale traffic
A bicycle rider was seriously injured Friday in a collision with a vehicle in Glendale.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 6, 2021
Arizona reports 2,826 new COVID-19 cases, 42 additional deaths Friday
Arizona health officials on Friday reported their biggest COVID-19 numbers in months, with 2,826 new cases and 42 additional deaths from the disease.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 6, 2021I-10 closure limiting access to Sky Harbor among weekend restrictions
A closure of westbound Intestate 10 in the East Valley that will restrict access to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport is among this weekend's freeway restrictions.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 6, 2021Fire shows to return for Scottsdale Canal Convergence in November
Fire shows will return to Scottsdale Public Art's event Canal Convergence after the flame was extinguished last year due to concerns of COVID-19.