Phoenix breaks daily heat record that stood since 2013
PHOENIX — Phoenix scorched its way into the record books on Monday. Monday marked the hottest day in Phoenix ever recorded on June 30 as temperatures hit a blistering 116 degrees at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, which the National Weather Service uses for the city’s official readings.
Hobbs signs Arizona bill to free up water for housing development
PHOENIX -- Legislation designed to save huge amounts of water by allowing farmers across central Arizona to sell their land and associated groundwater rights to developers who must limit future
Police rescue emaciated newborn baby from Phoenix apartment days after its mother died
An “emaciated” baby survived several days alone in a Phoenix, Arizona, apartment after the infant’s mother died , authorities said. Shocking bodycam footage released by the Phoenix Police Department shows the newborn clinging to life after officers broke down the door while performing a welfare check on May 14....
Woman critically injured after being hit by impaired driver in west Phoenix
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — A woman is fighting for her life in the hospital after being hit by a vehicle overnight in west Phoenix. Police responded to the crash around 2:15 a.m. on Monday at 27th Avenue and Pierson Street, just south of Camelback Road. Officers at the scene found the woman lying in the road after being...
Phoenix deadly shooting suspect turns himself in
The Arizona Humane Society (AHS) has set yet another single-day adoption record. The nonprofit’s shelters were at max capacity, and summer is one of the busiest times of year. So, to free up space, AHS held a free adoption event on Saturday. A total of 385 dogs, cats and critters found their forever homes!
Police identify 2 women found dead in Phoenix apartment
The two women found dead Thursday in a Phoenix apartment have been identified as a police investigation continues. Tiwayla Spencer, 38, and Marquisha Williams, 36, were found with
Man Killed, Woman Wounded in Late-Night South Phoenix Shooting; No Suspects Sought
A fatal shooting in South Phoenix has left a man dead and a woman hospitalized with injuries described as not life-threatening. The incident, which occurred at approximately 10:45 p.m. near 7th and Southern avenues, unfolded on the night of June 28, with police arriving at a grim scene. "When officers got to the...
Idaho sniper who shot firefighters lived in Phoenix. What we know
A man who authorities said shot and killed two firefighters in Idaho once lived in Phoenix, according to family court records. Wess Roley, 20, was identified as the Idaho sniper by a law enforcement official, according to USA TODAY . Roley ignited a brush fire June 29 and shot two responding firefighters, officials...
Man turns himself in to police, charged with 2nd-degree murder in Phoenix shooting
An 18-year-old man turned himself in to authorities and has been charged with second-degree murder and aggravated assault in connection with a shooting Tuesday that killed a 48-year-old man and left
Mesa Shooting: U.S. Marshals Engage with Armed Suspect, Edgar Cardenas, Who Opened Fire During...
An officer-involved shooting that took place in Mesa is currently under the microscope, as U.S. Marshals engaged with a suspect who allegedly fired at them during an apprehension effort. According to ABC15, the incident happened near 32nd Street and Baseline Road when members of the U.S. Marshals Service Arizona...