Phoenix is preparing for a heat wave with highs reaching 116 degrees, including chances of evening showers and thunderstorms, with temperatures at night in the low 90s.

A FedEx trailer caught fire on I-10 near Verrado Way in Buckeye, leading to temporary westbound lane closures. No injuries were reported, and traffic flow resumed by the following morning. The cause is still under investigation.

Doris Maricela Aguilar, 25, remains missing after 17 days; her car was found abandoned with her belongings. Reports indicate she was stalked by a coworker prior to her disappearance.

A hazmat situation involving an overheating semi-truck with chemicals in Coolidge prompted evacuations and shelter-in-place orders, which were lifted once the incident was contained. No injuries were reported, and an investigation is ongoing.

Mesa man Jay Campbell is charged with animal cruelty for stealing and mistreating his ex-girlfriend's cats, resulting in one's death.

A suspect in a 2009 Washington state child sex crime case was arrested in Arizona after over a decade on the run. Robert Jennings Vandivier faces charges for allegedly impregnating a 14-year-old.

A 9-year-old boy was found dead in Tucson; his father was arrested on charges of negligent homicide and child abuse. Authorities are investigating the incident.

A man's body was retrieved from a Scottsdale lake, identified as 64-year-old Robert Botthof. The incident prompted warnings against swimming in non-designated lakes.

Police are investigating a physical altercation that occurred outside a GOP meeting in Gilbert; surveillance video shows a contentious encounter that turned physical.

The Arizona Emergency Information Network reports two lightning-caused wildfires near Sedona are being actively managed due to their visibility and potential impact on local areas.

The Watch Fire on the San Carlos Reservation has achieved 100% containment, covering 2,162 acres. Fire crews remain on patrol as the cause is investigated and Stage 1 Fire Restrictions are in place due to dry conditions.

The Phoenix Police Department is launching a new tool developed by SPIDR Tech for improved community communication, including real-time updates to crime reports and a feedback system.

Pima County opens after-school program registration for kids K-5, with online sign-ups via a new system, a variety of activities, and financial assistance options. Deadline for online registration is July 31.