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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 10, 2024Fewer Fourth of July DUI arrests in Arizona this year than in 2023
There were fewer Fourth of July DUI arrests reported in Arizona over the recent holiday weekend than in 2023, but with a caveat.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 10, 2024Gilbert PD K9 vehicle crashes in Queen Creek while traveling to emergency service call
A Gilbert Police Department K9 vehicle was involved in a crash on Wednesday afternoon in Queen Creek, Gilbert PD confirmed.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 10, 2024Both drivers dead after head-on collision in west Phoenix
Two drivers died and a passenger sustained life-threatening injuries after a head-on collision in west Phoenix on Wednesday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 10, 2024Evacuations lifted after crews stop spread of 2 wildfires southeast of metro Phoenix
All evacuations order related to two wildfires southeast of metro Phoenix have been lifted, authorities said Wednesday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 10, 2024Large lizard seen crawling along Phoenix freeway during rush hour
Leapin’ lizards! A large reptile was seen on video crawling along a Phoenix freeway during rush hour Wednesday morning.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 9, 2024Silver Alert canceled after 88-year-old Gilbert man found safe
A Silver Alert for a missing Gilbert man was canceled early Wednesday after the subject was found safe, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 9, 2024Man arrested for attempted homicide of neighbor in northwestern Arizona
A 66-year-old man was arrested on Monday evening after attempted homicide of an adult male in Seligman, authorities announced on Tuesday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 9, 2024Former Maricopa County temporary elections worker indicted in 3 theft cases
A former Maricopa County temporary elections worker was indicted in three theft cases that allegedly occurred over the past two months, authorities said Tuesday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 9, 20243 people found in possession of fentanyl worth $1.2M in Mesa, police say
Three people were found in possession of fentanyl pills worth $1.2 million in street value last week in Mesa, authorities announced Tuesday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 9, 2024Arizona Animal Welfare League offering free pet adoptions in Phoenix, Chandler
The Arizona Animal Welfare League is offering free pet adoptions for animals over 1 year old at two Valley locations.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 9, 2024Driver in fatal north Phoenix crash released from hospital, taken to jail
A 19-year-old woman was released from the hospital and arrested on Monday for allegedly causing a fatal crash in north Phoenix last week.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 9, 2024USA Pickleball signs warehouse lease in Tempe
USA Pickleball signed a new warehouse lease in Tempe in order to better support the pickleball community amidst the sport's rapid growth.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 8, 2024Police looking for two good Samaritans who helped Chandler assault victim
Chandler police are looking for two good Samaritans who helped a woman believed to be a victim of assault on Sunday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 8, 2024Silver Alert canceled for 81-year-old Peoria man
A Silver Alert was canceled Monday for an 81-year-old Peoria man who was located and is safe.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 8, 2024Missing Buckeye woman, dog found dead nearly 2 months after car broke down on I-10
A missing Buckeye woman and her dog were found dead nearly two months after her car broke down on Interstate 10, authorities said Monday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 8, 2024Southbound Interstate 17 fully reopens near Sunset Point after Perry Tank Fire
Southbound Interstate 17 was fully reopened near Sunset Point by Tuesday morning after a closure the day before due to the Perry Tank Fire.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 8, 2024Phoenix player hits $335,939 progressive jackpot in Arizona Lottery Fast Play game
A lucky player hit a progressive jackpot worth $335,939 last week in an Arizona Lottery Fast Play game, officials announced Monday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 8, 2024Goodyear man told police he killed wife to end her pain and suffering, according to court records
A Goodyear man told police he killed his wife over the weekend to end her pain and suffering, according to court records.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 8, 2024Arizona wine tourism grows exponentially over 12-year period, study reveals
The Arizona wine tourism industry has seen more than 500% growth between 2011 and 2023, according to a new study.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 7, 2024Weekend wrap-up: Here are the biggest Phoenix news stories from July 5-7
From record-breaking heat to a busy Fourth of July for Phoenix firefighters, here are the biggest Valley news stories from over the weekend.
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ARIZONA WEATHER NEWS | Jul 7, 2024Long, hot summer: Here’s a comprehensive list of heat relief centers surrounding Phoenix
As temperatures continue to break daily records, it is important to be in the know with heat relief offerings in the Valley.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 7, 2024Phoenix sets new daily record for warmest low temperature
A new daily record for warmest low temperature on July 7 was broken in Phoenix, as the heat wave continues through the Fourth of July weekend.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 7, 2024One dead, two others seriously injured in crash on northbound I-17
One person has died and two others are seriously injured after a crash on northbound I-17 in Phoenix, according to authorities.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 7, 2024CBRE gets city approval for data center expansion in Chandler
Chandler City Council voted June 27 to pass and adopt a resolution for a development agreement, rezoning and preliminary development plan for the expansion for Frye Data Center — a 150,000-square-foot campus owned by CBRE Investment Management.