A semi truck fire blocked SR 79 both directions south of US 60 near Florence, causing major delays and prompting ADOT to direct drivers to AZ511 for updates.

A ticket sold at Fry's in Tucson matched all five Fantasy 5 numbers in Friday's drawing, earning an estimated $330,000. Winners have 180 days to claim the prize.

A Maryvale man says Phoenix police arrested him in error during a 2024 hit‑and‑run probe and is suing the city for wrongful arrest and injuries.

Mesa Public Schools approved a 50‑position reduction as enrollment falls and budget pressure grows. Cuts include coaches, specialists and some teaching roles.

A pre-dawn apartment fire in Lake Havasu City left one person dead; officials released few details as investigators examine the scene.

The Mosaic will convert Arrowhead's former Sears into an Asian shopping plaza anchored by 99 Ranch Market, bringing restaurants, boba shops and specialty retailers to Glendale.

A 17-year-old was arrested after police say he fired multiple shots at his uncle in Bullhead City; a stray bullet entered a nearby home while children played.

A Phoenix man says his 5-year-old dog Charlie was killed by a pit bull during a walk; he is demanding answers from the dog's handler and local agencies.

Sunny and dry Monday in Phoenix with highs near 91°F and afternoon gusts up to 25 mph. Cooler into midweek; cooling centers available downtown.

A Sonoran gopher snake estimated at nine feet slithered through a Phoenix neighborhood on Monday. Experts say the species is nonvenomous and often mistaken for a rattler.

Sunny and dry with a high near 93°F in Phoenix today. Low humidity and cooling centers are available for anyone who needs relief.

Police say a man was found crushed under a car near Baseline Road and 40th Street in Phoenix; investigators describe the death as accidental. Details are limited.

A Mesa mother of seven was shot and killed on a neighbor’s doorstep Saturday; Mesa police are investigating as the family mourns.