Maricopa County invites residents to celebrate National Take A Hike Day on November 17, 2024, with free park entries and encourages use of over 615 miles of trails. Proper preparation and Leave No Trace principles are emphasized.

A wrong-way crash on I-17 near Buckeye Road in Phoenix resulted in two fatalities and serious injuries. The incident, involving a woman driving the wrong direction and colliding with another vehicle, has prompted an ongoing investigation.

Two individuals were indicted for a shooting at Arizona Mills mall with no injuries. They face multiple felony charges, including aggravated assault and endangerment.

Phoenix, AZ, forecast predicts a week of clear skies and rising temperatures, with daytime highs from 69 to 84 degrees and nighttime lows in the 40s and 50s.

The Chandler Fire Department is hosting a free open house at Fire Station No. 6 to educate the community on fire safety and offer a behind-the-scenes look at firefighting operations.

Scottsdale Airport hosts a free outdoor screening of "Elf" with aviation-themed attractions and no outside food allowed, but with available food trucks on Nov. 23.

Phoenix starts the Girasol Apartments project, replacing 145 old units with 364 new ones, in an effort to address affordable housing, backed by local input and diverse financing.

Prescott Valley introduces a Water Academy to educate residents about local water issues through evening classes from January 29 to February 19, 2025.

Gerry Friedel leads the Fountain Hills mayoral race with 54.12% of votes, while Rick Watts and Peggy McMahon are top council candidates in close contention according to initial results.

Adam Tovar from Casa Grande was sentenced to 10 years for minor enticement, followed by a lifetime of supervised release and sex offender registration.

A Honda HA-420 jet crashed near Falcon Field Airport in Mesa, resulting in five fatalities, all from the plane, after colliding with a car post-takeoff. The NTSB and FAA are investigating the cause.

The National Weather Service predicts clear, sunny weather with mild temperatures for Phoenix, extending into early next week, including calm winds and warmer temperatures by the weekend.

Mike Pelton is Fountain Hills' new Public Information Officer, bringing his Emmy-winning journalism experience to enhance town communications and community relations.