Climate change pushes Arizona into ‘uncharted territory’ with deadly heat
In 2024, the max temperature in Phoenix sat at or above 100 degrees for approximately 30% of the year — and that non-stop consecutive heat has environmental advocates and doctors worried about the years to come as climate change continues to make the world and Arizona hotter. Last year saw Arizona break a number of […]
Main route from Maricopa to metro Phoenix closed after multivehicle collision
PHOENIX – The main route from Maricopa to metro Phoenix was blocked after a multivehicle collision on Tuesday morning, authorities said. Northbound State Route 347 was closed after the crash at Casa Blanca Road, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation. The Arizona Department of Public Safety said three...
‘Kingpin’: Arizona man pleads guilty to running large-scale drug trafficking ring
PHOENIX - A Phoenix man has pleaded guilty to charges including violating the federal "Kingpin" statute in connection to leading a large-scale drug trafficking ring known as the Monarrez Drug Trafficking Organization. The backstory:. From September 2022 to November 2022, Marcos Monarrez-Mendoza obtained hundreds of...
Residents learn about potential master-planned community in Goodyear
Residents are invited to a neighborhood meeting Tuesday, July 8, to learn more about a proposed rezone and minor general plan amendment for an expansive residental development in South Goodyear.
Motorcyclist arrested after firing ‘multiple rounds’ at another rider in West Valley: PD
A 42-year-old man was placed under arrest over the weekend in Glendale and faces charges, including attempted second-degree murder, after police said he allegedly fired a gun at a motorcyclist near
Woman dies from gunshot wound, Phoenix PD investigates
A woman, who has not been identified, was found dead Saturday in the 5500 block of West Osborn Road from an apparent gunshot wound, police said. Officers responded at about 6 a.m. July 5 to 55
Labor advocates push for more heat protections for Arizona workers
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Arizona workers have very few legal safeguards when it comes to protecting themselves in the extreme heat. A number of labor rights groups are now pushing for new guidelines to ensure that workers are kept safe when temperatures soar over 110 degrees. Service manager Phil Butler...
City of Phoenix takes action after A/C goes out at senior living complex
The City of Phoenix has taken action after ABC15 reached out regarding a senior living apartment complex without adequate air conditioning.
Silver Alert issued for man who went missing in Phoenix over holiday weekend
PHOENIX – Authorities have issued a Silver Alert for a 63-year-old man who went missing in Phoenix over the holiday weekend. Salvador Montenegro was last seen around 1 p.m. Saturday in the area of Seventh Avenue and Baseline Road. Montenegro is 5 feet, 9 inches tall and weighs 165...
Chandler woman struck, killed by train in Flagstaff
FLAGSTAFF, AZ (AZFamily) — An East Valley woman is dead after she was hit by a train over the weekend in Flagstaff. Shortly after midnight on Saturday, Flagstaff police officers responded to reports of a person struck by a train in the area of Route 66 and Switzer Canyon Boulevard. First responders located a woman,...
