Mesa grandmother Wanda D. won a $1 million jackpot playing King of Cards at Gila River Resorts & Casinos—Lone Butte; she plans to help her family and travel.

Phoenix-area hikers tackled trails in cooler evening hours amid a heatwave, resulting in medical emergencies, but trail-goers remain committed, with a focus on safety and hydration.

A man died after a Mesa police officer shot him when he allegedly pointed a weapon at the officer following a failed attempt to stop him. The incident is under investigation by the East Valley Critical Response Team.

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.