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Crime & Emergencies in ...
A Phoenix streetwear store was hit by a smash-and-grab theft after a stolen car drove through its front, with the thief targeting expensive items. Owner Chris Sotelo and police are investigating.
Harpreet Singh was sentenced for attempting to steal $250,000 worth of art from a Scottsdale gallery; he was caught on-site and received five years in prison.
Science, Tech & Medicine in ...
The Arizona Diamondbacks introduced a tactile broadcasting device at Chase Field to help blind and low-vision fans experience the game through vibrations.
An 18-year-old in Phoenix killed his father during a family gathering. Police discovered the scene with the father and mother shot; the son was indicted for second-degree murder and other charges.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
ADOT has finished a westbound Interstate 10 climbing lane in Benson to improve traffic safety and flow, featuring an extended third lane, new lighting, signage, and pavement sealing.
Three Phoenix men were sentenced for a telemarketing fraud scheme, with the latest, Brian Hopkins, getting 21 months and ordered to pay $1.8 million in restitution.
Politics & Govt in ...
Amber Williamson is appointed interim deputy city manager of Phoenix City by City Manager Jeff Barton, with a 25-year career progression from administrative assistant to Budget Department director.
Arizona Representative Nick Kupper demands a briefing after a cyberattack on the state's candidate portal, which Iranian hackers potentially compromised. He seeks to address vulnerabilities in election security.
Arizona's child care waitlist reduction includes 900 additional children due to state and federal funds, as part of Governor Katie Hobbs' Arizona Promise Budget.
An Arizona man, Thomas Michael McCluney, drowned in the Colorado River in Bullhead City. Police report the incident as accidental, noting he wasn't wearing a life jacket.
Pima County Corrections Officer Charles Goodall died in an off-duty motorcycle crash on Interstate 10. He was 19 years old and had served for five months.
Community & Society in ...
The Dragon Bravo Fire destroyed over 70 structures in the Grand Canyon's North Rim, and senators and Arizona's governor are seeking answers about fire management policies.
Apache Junction faced two fatal crashes over the weekend, causing three deaths and leaving one critically injured. The causes are under investigation.
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