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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.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 6, 2024Northbound I-17 reopened near Sunset Point after vehicle fire
The northbound lanes of Interstate 17 were reopened Saturday near Sunset Point after a vehicle fire forced a closure, ADOT announced.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 6, 2024Northbound State Route 87 reopens south of Payson after brush fire forces closure
The northbound lanes of State Route 87 were reopened south of Payson Saturday evening after a brush fire caused a closure, ADOT announced.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 6, 2024Arizona Game and Fish Department rescues 5 owlets that fell from their nest at Big Lake
The Arizona Game and Fish Department wildlife officers rescued five long-eared owlets that fell from their nest at Big Lake.