Assaults reported on DEA, HSI agents assisting with migrant apprehensions
At least six public servants report being assaulted in the past two weeks while trying to apprehend undocumented immigrants with known criminal records.
Phoenix Heatwave Alert, Temperatures Expected to Hit Scorching 116 Degrees
Phoenix residents are bracing for a sweltering week ahead as temperatures are expected to soar. The National Weather Service forecasts a high of 111 degrees today with sunny conditions prevailing, followed by a clear night with temperatures dropping to around 88 degrees. The trend of intense heat continues, with...
First Alert Weather Day for extreme heat in parts of Arizona
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Another First Alert weather day is expected, with highs around 113 degrees, 7 degrees above our average for this time of year. An Extreme Heat Warning is in effect for Phoenix and parts of central and southern Arizona through Saturday evening. Unfortunately, the heat isn’t going to let up anytime...
Teenage brothers accused of Valley drive-by shootings
PHOENIX - Two teenage brothers accused of committing multiple drive-by shootings in the Valley will be tried as adults, the Maricopa County Attorney's Office said. John Barron, 17, and 15-year-old Andrew Barron have been indicted in connection to the shootings, which happened in the early-morning hours of June 12 and...
3 people airlifted off White Tank Mountains
Susan Campbell spoke with Timothy Crowley, who says EV tax credit confusion on his Tesla nearly cost him thousands of dollars. Cudjoe Young and Sencere Hayes, both charged with the murder of Mercedes Vega, pleaded not guilty in court on Friday morning. Northern Arizona couple arrested in death of 10-year-old...
Plans Revealed for Massive Arizona Data Center Industrial Park
Arizona land developer Vermaland unveiled plans for a $33 billion data center industrial park that would become the largest such development in the United States. The 3,300-acre complex on land between Phoenix and Tucson would support up to 3 gigawatts of power capacity. Vermaland’s project incorporates a hybrid...
Being A Good Samaritan In Arizona Is Illegal, Apparently
Arizona summers are never any fun. Record breaking heatwaves sweep the state every year, and folks will do whatever they can to try and keep cool. One Good Samaritan has been trying to make the heat more tolerable in his community, but is being shut down. That won't stop him, and now he's taking the fight to them.
Northern Arizona dad, woman arrested in death of young girl
Loved ones of the 16-year-old found dead in a Phoenix park gathered for a candlelight vigil in her honor Friday night. Angie Koehle reports. Men charged in murder of pregnant Phoenix teen appear in court. Updated: 4 hours ago. |. Zariah Dodd was around five months pregnant when she was...
Arizona heat wave intensifies with multiple days over 115
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Today and Saturday are First Alert Weather Days for Arizona for extreme heat. Temperatures will be around 113 to 114 degrees. An Extreme Heat Warning is in effect for Phoenix and parts of central and southern Arizona through Saturday evening. Unfortunately, the heat isn’t going to let up anytime...
Big Freedia, Todrick Hall will headline Phoenix Pride in October
We need to raise $7,000 to meet our goal by August 10. If you’re able to make a contribution of any amount, your dollars will make an immediate difference in helping ensure the future of local journalism in Phoenix. Thanks for reading Phoenix New Times. We know — the...