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A lawsuit has officially been filed against the state, alleging the Arizona Department of Child Safety failed to protect a 10-year-old girl. Rebekah Baptiste was found unresponsive in Holbrook, Arizona on July 27, 2025. A few days later she passed away after being transported to Phoenix Children's Hospital. Her dad,...

Lightning set several palm trees on fire across the Valley, including one in a Gilbert front yard. The renter said a loud burst of thunder woke him before he saw the palm tree burning. Firefighters also put out a palm tree fire near Bethany Home Road and Seventh Avenue. At the storm’s peak, more than 3,000 APS customer

OPINION — In response to Mel Meter’s editorial comments supporting the proposed 14% rate increase in one year by for-profit monopoly, APS, I offer my comments and observations. Meter suggests that the proposed massive increase is warranted due to operational and capital costs. I disagree! These costs have...

Phoenix summers are known for brutal heat, but the nights are no longer offering much relief — and the data shows this year is among the worst on record for overnight lows.

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs announced an expansion of medical transportation services in the Phoenix area with the launch of VA-operated non-emergency ambulance services. The new program will supplement the Phoenix VA Health Care System’s existing transportation services and work alongside contracted commun

GILBERT, Ariz. - The increased water rates continue to be a hot topic of discussion in Gilbert. "Obviously, the water rates have gone up dramatically," resident Robert Salemi said. By the numbers:. The town raised water rates 25% in April 2026, and another 25% this year. Salemi says his monthly...

Cavender’s Boot City sees itself as part of Arizona’s extended family. It’s strengthening those ties with two new stores in the Valley and Southern Arizona. The retailer will debut its latest Tucson location at 7200 E. Broadway Blvd. on Tuesday, Sept. 15, with a Gilbert store to follow at 2817 S. Market St. Celebration

Storms are expected in the eastern and northern parts of Arizona on Tuesday night, while Phoenix will be cooler due to morning rain and clouds. April Warnecke has the forecast.

Police are still investigating after a hiker was found dead on a Phoenix trail over the weekend. Officials are reminding hikers that trail closures remain in effect and outdoor recreation can be very dangerous in Arizona’s scorching heat. The 61-year-old man whose body was recovered on South Mountain was...