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Crime & Emergencies in ...
A dump truck crash on a highway ramp in East Valley caused closures and delays during the early commute, with the driver hospitalized and impairment suspected as a crash factor.
Food & Drinks in ...
The Spring 2024 Arizona Restaurant Week offers dining deals from May 17 to 26 with three-course meals priced between $33 and $55. Nearly 200 restaurants are participating, with special menus and drink offers.
The body of 46-year-old Richard Myers was found at Bartlett Lake near an ongoing wildfire; his death is under investigation but not considered suspicious.
Weather & Environment in ...
Phoenix is bracing for a heatwave with temperatures nearing 100 degrees, as reported by the National Weather Service. Nights will be warm with lows around 70, offering little respite from the daytime heat.
A 27-year-old motorcyclist, Ansar Azim, was killed in Phoenix after his motorcycle collided with a Jeep. The driver of the Jeep is being investigated for possible impairment.
Community & Society in ...
Pima County Department of Environmental Quality has declared an Ozone Action Day, recommending residents limit outdoor activities due to high ozone levels.
Politics & Govt in ...
Queen Creek's Town Council has approved a $723.8 million budget for FY 2024/25 with a focus on infrastructure and a 17% decrease in overall spending from the previous year.
Casa Grande plans to raise the primary property tax levy by 6.79%, increasing total tax revenue by $335,246. The proposed hike is detailed in a public hearing notice.
An Arizona insurance agent, Victoria Totten, was sentenced to 21 months in prison for defrauding elderly clients by over-collecting insurance payments and using them for personal expenses.
A 3-year-old boy in Mesa is in critical condition after accidentally shooting himself in the head. Authorities are investigating how he accessed the gun.
Rep. Grijalva requests an extension to the public input period for Arizona's Hermosa Mine Project, emphasizing the local Hispanic community's need for additional time to assess its impacts.
Phoenix is set to experience high temperatures reaching into the high 90s and possibly hitting 100 degrees. Forecasts suggest sustained heat with evening lows in the mid-60s to low 70s throughout the week.
Pinal County celebrates "National Travel and Tourism Week" from May 19th-25th, 2024, highlighting the economic and quality-of-life benefits of tourism.
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