Bound teen seeks help at Phoenix Chipotle; missing man’s body found at Arizona lake...
From a teenager who sought out help at a local Chipotle after being dumped in the Arizona desert to a boater at Roosevelt Lake finding the body of a missing man, here are your top stories for August 7, 2026, on fox10phoenix.com. 1. Teen dumped in the desert seeks help...
Southwest Airlines Crew Credited With Saving Passenger’s Life Mid-Flight
A routine flight from Omaha to Phoenix turned into a life-or-death situation when a 77-year-old passenger went into cardiac arrest just as the plane touched down. Thanks to the quick thinking of a Southwest Airlines ... Read more
Amid a Colorado River feud, water leaders ask if Arizona should keep paying for...
The Colorado River is critical for Arizona. Its water comes out of kitchen faucets amid the suburban sprawl of the Phoenix area and is used to grow crops under the desert sun. But it starts hundreds of miles away, as snow in the Rocky Mountains. For years, a major Arizona...
Man indicted in connection with Scottsdale woman’s disappearance: PD
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. - Scottsdale Police say a grand jury in Maricopa County has indicted a man in connection with a woman's disappearance. In a statement released on Aug. 7, police said 41-year-old Joseph Ryan Vigil was indicted on a count of 1st degree murder in connection with the disappearance of Erin Weber.
Security guard opens fire on driver in central Phoenix, police say
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — A driver is accused of trying to run over a security guard before being shot at in central Phoenix early Friday morning. Just before 4 a.m., police were called to reports of gunshots near 27th and Glenrosa avenues, just north of Indian School Road. When officers...
Chandler discontinuing Flock license plate readers; announces ‘anomaly’ in system’s use
CHANDLER, Ariz. - City officials in Chandler say the East Valley city will discontinue its use of automated license plate readers that are provided by Flock. News of the cameras' discontinuation was announced in a statement released on Aug. 7. "The city will no longer pursue the renewal of a...
Lenny’s Craft Burger Targeting Mid-October Opening
Lenny’s Craft Burger is getting ready to open at Cannon Beach, 4525 S. Power Road, Suite 105, in Mesa. Co-owner Jana Naylor told What Now Phoenix that the team is aiming for a mid-October opening. Naylor has been posting regular construction updates on Instagram as the new restaurant takes...
Body found floating in Arizona Canal, Phoenix firefighters say
PHOENIX - Firefighters say a body was found floating in a canal in Phoenix early Friday morning. The Phoenix Fire Department was called to the Arizona Canal near 24th Street and Arizona Biltmore Circle at around 7:30 a.m. on August 7 for a water rescue. "On arrival crews found a...
Young man beaten, left critically injured at Phoenix soccer park
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — A 19-year-old man is fighting for his life after he was beaten and left in a field Thursday night in Phoenix’s Maryvale neighborhood. Just after 8 p.m., first responders were called on a report of an unconscious man lying in a field at Sueno Park, located near 43rd Street and McDowell Road.
Phoenix Police switch to water-based pepper spray alternative
The Phoenix Police Department replaced traditional pepper spray with REPULS, a water-based irritant designed to stop threats without affecting nearby officers or bystanders. Master Sergeant Tony Alfonso tested the spray during an Arizona Rangers training session in Scottsdale, experiencing high intensity pain but no re
