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ARIZONA NEWS | May 9, 2024US 60/Grand Avenue temporarily closed in both directions after crash in West Valley
Both directions of US 60/Grand Avenue were temporarily shut down in Peoria on Thursday night following a crash, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 9, 2024Construction of new Interstate 10 bridges over Gila River set to begin
Construction on a pair of new Interstate 10 bridges over the Gila River south of Phoenix is set to start next week.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 9, 2024Vietnam veteran’s remains identified 49 years after being found in northern Arizona
Over 49 years after human remains were found in northern Arizona, authorities have identified them as a Vietnam veteran from Minnesota.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 9, 20243 Valley students awarded 2024 US Presidential Scholars
Three Valley students were named as 2024 U.S. Presidential Scholars on Thursday, according to the Department of Education.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 9, 2024Convicted killer gets 2 life sentences for 2022 double-murder in East Valley
A convicted killer was sentenced last week to life in prison for a double-murder in Mesa more than two years ago.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 9, 2024Destructive wildfire northeast of metro Phoenix classified as ‘human-caused’
The Horse Fire, a destructive wildfire burning northeast of metro Phoenix, was caused by human activity, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 9, 2024Body found dead inside Mesa home day after fire tears through structure
A body was found inside a Mesa home the day after a fire tore through the structure on Wednesday evening, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 9, 2024Phoenix Symphony fusing tunes from Biggie, Tupac with classical music for trio of shows
The Phoenix Symphony is going outside of the box, incorporating music from late rappers Notorious B.I.G. and Tupac for three shows later this month.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 8, 2024Speed a factor in crash that killed 21-year-old motorcycle rider in Phoenix
Speed was a factor in a crash that left a motorcycle rider dead in Phoenix on Tuesday evening, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 8, 2024Suspect charged at officers with knives before fatal Chandler shooting, police say
A suspect charged at officers with two knives before being fatally shot in a backyard of a Chandler home on Wednesday afternoon, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 8, 2024Man arrested nearly 8 months after Phoenix crash that killed a woman
A man was arrested on Tuesday nearly eight months after a fatal Phoenix crash that killed a woman, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 8, 2024Arizona lottery ticket wins $1 million in latest Mega Millions drawing
An Arizona lottery player connected for a $1 million payout in Tuesday’s Mega Millions drawing, officials announced.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 8, 2024Woman in critical condition after crash reportedly causes sinkhole in Phoenix
A woman was in critical condition after a crash that reportedly caused a sinkhole to open up in Phoenix on Tuesday morning, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 8, 2024New terminal at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport anticipated after 2030
Plans are in progress for a new terminal at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, but construction won't begin until after 2030.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 8, 2024Flying Bucket Fire in SW Maricopa County 50% contained after growing due to winds
The Flying Bucket Fire, a wildfire in southwestern Maricopa County, doubled in size Tuesday after a day of high winds.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 8, 2024Phoenix police officer fatally shoots armed shoplifting suspect overnight
An armed man who was suspected of shoplifting was fatally shot Tuesday evening by a Phoenix police officer, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 7, 2024Gilbert Town Council approves police department’s request for $2.3 million to fix budget issues
After hearing that the Gilbert Police Department exceeded its budget by over $2 million, town leaders granted a contingency on Tuesday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 7, 2024Silver Alert canceled after missing woman is found safe in Phoenix
Authorities canceled a Silver Alert on Tuesday evening after confirming that the woman being sought was found safe in Phoenix.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 7, 2024ASU President Michael Crow pleased with university’s handling of pro-Palestine protest
Arizona State University President Michael Crow applauded how the school handled a pro-Palestine protest on campus nearly two weeks ago, praising the police response and overall nature of the demonstration.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 7, 2024Suspect in fatal stabbing in Phoenix arrested after turning self in at border
The suspect in a fatal weekend stabbing in Phoenix was arrested after he turned himself in at a southern Arizona border station.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 7, 2024Valley food drive to combat hunger returns to mailboxes this weekend
The Stamp Out Hunger food drive is returning to the Valley and across the country this weekend.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 7, 20241 man dead, another injured after 2-vehicle collision in Phoenix
One man is dead and another is injured after a crash that took place in Phoenix on Monday morning, according to police.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 7, 2024Cave Springs Campground north of Sedona closed for months for stabilization project
The Cave Springs Campground north of Sedona is set to be closed until August for a project that will stabilize the ground in the area.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 6, 2024Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office K9 named Kimbo dies from complications related to bloat
A K9 named Kimbo for the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office died from an unexpected medical emergency on May 1.