Hillside Man Charged with DUI and Wildfire Ignition After Driving on Bare Rim, Sparking 900-acre Blaze Near Bagdad Road
A man in Hillside is charged with DUI and starting a wildfire by driving on a metal rim after a tire blowout, igniting roadside flames. The Kirkland Fire has burned over 900 acres.
Early Morning Collision in West Phoenix Claims Two Lives at 57th Avenue and Indian School Road
Two people died in a west Phoenix car crash early Sunday at 57th Avenue and Indian School Road. Phyliss Wauneka, 44, was pronounced dead at the scene, and Antonio Wauneka, 37, later died in the hospital. The other driver showed no impairment.
Over 50 Exotic Animals Rescued from Severe Neglect in Rio Verde Amid Scorching Heat
Over 50 exotic animals were rescued from a property in Rio Verde due to neglect, lacking water and shade in extreme heat. The Maricopa County Sheriff's Office and volunteers provided aid, with an investigation into the owner ongoing.
Phoenix's Kyrene de la Sierra Elementary Temporarily Closes Due to Air Quality Concerns Amid Roofing Project
Kyrene de la Sierra Elementary School in Phoenix has temporarily closed due to air quality concerns from roof construction. Remote learning is in effect until fall break ends in October.
Arizona Fraudster Sentenced to Over 8 Years for $17M Scheme Aiding North Korean IT Workers
Arizona woman, Christina Chapman, sentenced to 102 months for fraud, identity theft, and money laundering, aiding North Korean IT workers. She generated over $17 million, impacting U.S. businesses and identities.












