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Crime & Emergencies in ...
A man was arrested in Phoenix on June 20 in connection with a wrong‑way crash on I‑10 that occurred in March. Authorities have not yet identified the suspect or released charges.
A one-year-old was pulled from a backyard pool near Bell Road and 56th Street in Phoenix and is hospitalized in extremely critical condition, officials say. Family members began CPR before crews arrived.
Fire crews found several hydrants not supplying water while battling a house fire in Queen Creek; town crews repaired the damaged hydrants and inspected the neighborhood.
Politics & Govt in ...
Scottsdale paused funding for its advanced water purification project as costs and politics collide. The decision leaves the program in limbo amid Colorado River cuts.
A man was hospitalized after a pre-dawn fight near 19th Avenue and Indian School Road; investigators found shell casings but say injuries appear to be from the fight.
A Glendale woman is accused of attacking a man at the Buena Vista trailhead near Show Low, then allegedly stealing his Jeep and a tribal transit bus, police records show.
A late-night shooting near 35th Avenue and Baseline Road left a teenager and two adults with serious but non-life-threatening injuries. Police are investigating.
Weather & Environment in ...
Sunny and dry this Saturday with highs near 104°F. Expect temperatures to climb into the low 110s by midweek; cooling centers are available.
A heat wave at Grand Canyon National Park has killed three hikers this month as the park urges visitors to avoid inner-canyon hikes during peak heat hours.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
SR 89A between Sedona and I‑17 is closed after a brush fire; ADOT says there's no estimated reopening time. Detours via SR‑179 and I‑17 are in place.
Parks & Nature in ...
Cedar City's air tanker base shattered its single‑day dispatch record twice this week, sending nearly 160,000 gallons of retardant as crews fought fires across three states.
A Phoenix man was arrested after investigators say he hurled homemade explosives at his ex’s house, forcing neighbors to evacuate and prompting an investigation.
A 43‑year‑old woman was killed after a suspected impaired driver ran a red light and drove her sedan into a Phoenix storefront near 59th & McDowell; the pickup driver faces charges once released from medical care.
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