Howard, a Southern White Rhino at Phoenix Zoo, was euthanized due to a severe neurological condition, meningitis, and sepsis. He was a cherished community figure since 2020.

Comet Tsuchinshan–ATLAS may become visible to the naked eye as it approaches Earth, offering a potential spectacle in the autumn sky. Visibility is improving, and digital aides can help locate the comet, which poses no threat to Earth.

Loop 202 in Phoenix reopens after a multiple-vehicle collision near 24th Street resulted in a fatality and hours-long closure.

Arizona faces high chronic absenteeism in schools with 35% of students in grades 1-8 absent often in 2023, up from 19% pre-pandemic. Governor Hobbs declared Sept. 25 as Awareness Day, and Read On Arizona offers a guide to address this issue.

A woman is in critical condition after a heat-related rescue at Piestewa Peak in Phoenix, where temperatures reached 109 degrees, breaking the previous record for September 28.

A bus crash on I-10 near Phoenix resulted in one death and 17 injuries. Traffic was delayed as the freeway reopened by 9 a.m. FlixBus, which brokers the involved bus operated by a third party, expressed condolences.

The article describes Phoenix's upcoming weather, predicting a severe heatwave with temperatures reaching up to 109 degrees, with sunny days and warm nights throughout the week.

A judge recused herself from the sentencing of Vincent Acosta for a fatal collision, delaying the hearing despite his guilty plea and an agreed-upon 18-22 years sentence.

Phoenix met with the DOJ to discuss police reform after a report highlighted civil rights violations. Discussions aim to find a path forward for the community.

Hurricane Helene has left 40 dead, millions without power, and widespread damage in Southeastern states. Downgraded to a tropical depression, its effects linger as recovery efforts continue.

Gage Garrison, linked to "Gilbert Goons," got 60 days in jail for aggravated assault and three years' probation for two separate assault cases. He was not indicted in a related murder case.

Evacuation orders for the Gila River Indian Community's Fall Fire were lifted as the wildfire, now contained to 407 acres, remains uncontained. No injuries or structure damages reported.

The article highlights Phoenix's Orpheum Theatre's significance in Hispanic heritage, particularly its transformation by the Corona family into a cultural hub during their 1970s' lease.