Phoenix and Tempe technical-rescue teams located a hiker about a quarter of the way up Echo Canyon after reports the person appeared overheated; officials say a PIO will provide updates.

An Extreme Heat Warning runs Sunday morning through Tuesday evening. Highs will top 100°F with poor overnight relief; seek cooling if needed.

Phoenix Fire says crews used master streams and later gained control of a second‑alarm apartment blaze. Details about injuries and the location remain limited.

State troopers stopped a vehicle on I‑8 near Gila Bend and seized roughly 131 pounds of suspected fentanyl; the driver was arrested and booked.

An Extreme Heat Warning covers Phoenix from 10 a.m. Sunday, May 10 through 8 p.m. Monday, May 11 with highs near 108°F. Cooling centers and safety tips included.

ASU and Mayo Clinic in Arizona are testing blood and immune markers to detect colorectal cancer earlier, with a special focus on younger adults. The work pairs ASU engineers with Mayo clinicians to move promising tests toward clinical trials.

A pedestrian was killed in a late-night hit-and-run near Chandler Boulevard and Metro Boulevard. Police are searching for the driver and asking the public for tips.

A 73-year-old Phoenix man in a wheelchair was struck and killed on Broadway Road near 21st Street; police say the driver stayed and the investigation is ongoing.

Triple-digit heat builds in Phoenix this weekend and peaks early next week. Find cooling centers and call 2‑1‑1 if you need help.

A participant in the Cocodona 250 died after a medical emergency, organizers said. The 252.9‑mile race will continue in the runner’s honor as family are notified.

A Philadelphia‑based call center filed a WARN notice saying it will close its San Luis site and affect 232 workers, city leaders say the loss will hit the local economy.

Clear mornings give way to a rapid warmup; expect triple‑digit highs by the weekend.

A Phoenix man was sentenced to five years after prosecutors say he delivered 32.6 pounds of meth in an Oct. 29 controlled buy and was arrested with a loaded 9mm.