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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 16, 2019Weekend wrap-up: Here are the biggest Arizona stories from June 14-16
Here are some of the stories that headlined the news cycle, both locally and nationally, over the weekend of June 14 to June 16.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 16, 2019Goodyear mother arrested after allegedly leaving 5-month-old in car
The mother of a 5-month-old baby was arrested Sunday after allegedly leaving the child in a car at a Target shopping center, Goodyear police said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 16, 2019Silver Alert canceled after 76-year-old woman found safe
A Silver Alert was canceled Sunday for a 76-year-old woman who was traveling to Flagstaff from New Mexico after she was found safe.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 16, 2019Volcanic soil, artillery shells challenge crews managing Maroon Fire
Amidst the sweet-smelling smoke of ponderosa pine, wildland firefighters are laboring to maintain a wildfire burning in the Coconino National Forest.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 16, 2019Arizona ranks toward the bottom of states for working dads
According to a study published by WalletHub, Arizona ranked No. 39 as a top state to live for employed fathers throughout the country.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 15, 2019Woodbury Fire nearly triples to 36,000 acres as others blaze Arizona
Fires continue to rage across Arizona with two fires burning east of the Valley as fire restrictions have been placed in the Tonto National Forest.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 15, 2019Phoenix campers learning about compassionate care of animals
As summer camps kick off around the nation, some young people in metro Phoenix are learning about the compassionate care of animals.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 15, 2019What’s under the bed? Arizona gets a good scare with state’s top Pixar flick
Much like Boo, Arizona found Mike Wazowski and Sully friendly instead of frightening, choosing the film Monsters Inc. as the top Pixar film in the state.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 15, 2019Drone Racing League bringing first live US race to Chase Field
Partnering with The Drone Racing League, Arizona Diamondbacks Events & Entertainment is bringing the first official live U.S.-based DRL race to Phoenix.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 14, 2019ADHS issues notice of intent to revoke license of Hacienda Healthcare
The ADHS' decision comes after a Hacienda Healthcare patient was found with maggots under his bandage near an incision earlier in the week.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 14, 2019Former Phoenix Catholic priest facing sex crime charges after fleeing US
A former Phoenix Catholic priest is facing multiple sex crime charges after being returned to Maricopa County by U.S. Marshals from Italy.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 14, 2019Maggots found under Hacienda HealthCare patient’s bandage
An investigation by the Arizona Department of Health Services is underway following maggots being found under a Hacienda HealthCare patient's bandage.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 14, 2019Know what to do during 2019 Arizona monsoon season
Arizona's unpredictable monsoon season officially begins Saturday. Emergency personnel have tips to that should help keeper you prepared and safe for the coming weeks of storms.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 14, 2019ADOT announces winners in safety message contest
Two new witty messages about driver safety will soon grace the overhead signs on Arizona freeways, says the state's department of transportation.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 14, 2019Woodbury Fire causes road closure northeast of Apache Junction
A stretch of State Route 88 between Apache Junction and Roosevelt Lake was closed in both directions Friday afternoon in response to the Woodbury Fire.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 14, 2019Body of 7-year-old girl from India found in Arizona desert
The body of a 7-year-old girl from India was found in the Arizona desert Wednesday morning, according to U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 14, 2019Goodyear police dog retires after 7 years of service
Rudy was honored Monday night during Goodyear's city council meeting for seven years of service with the police department.
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CRONKITE NEWS | Jun 14, 2019Report: Undocumented immigration into US down, especially from Mexico
Mexicans make up less than half the total undocumented immigrant population for the first time in more than half a century, the Pew report says.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 14, 2019Eastbound I-10 to be closed in west Phoenix this weekend
Eastbound I-10 will be closed between 83rd and 51st avenues between 9 p.m. Friday and 4 a.m. Monday, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 14, 2019Average Arizona gas price expected to dip under $3 soon
As the summer heat ramps up, Arizonans are finding some relief at the gas pump. The statewide average price was expected to drop below $3 soon.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 13, 2019Crash closes southbound State Route 51 at Indian School Road
A two-vehicle crash has closed southbound State Route 51 at Indian School Road and sent five people to local hospitals, authorities said Thursday night.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 13, 2019Authorities investigate white powder at Chase Field
A white powder that Chase Field employees were exposed to Thursday afternoon was determined to be harmless, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 13, 2019‘Detour Dan’ explains extended absence from KTAR News, return plans
Detour Dan hasn't been on the airwaves of KTAR News 92.3 FM in about a month. He suffered a stroke in May and is working his way back.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 13, 2019Veteran Phoenix police officer pleads not guilty to assault charges
A Phoenix police officer accused of assaulting a suspect in a store pleaded not guilty in court Thursday morning, according to a report.