Man who went without AC on Phoenix’s hottest day in August warns others of...
PHOENIX — A man who intentionally went without air conditioning on the hottest August day in Phoenix history advises others to stay safe during extreme heat. Paul Farmer, who is cataloguing every day of his “No A/C challenge,” said Thursday was especially difficult to endure. Temperatures reached...
Zaxby’s announces grand opening of first Arizona location
The popular chicken restaurant was founded in Georgia and is known for its sauces. Zaxby's is said to open its first location in the Grand Canyon state on August 13 in the East Valley.
Hiker in Critical Condition After Falling on Closed Phoenix Trail Amid Extreme Heat Warning
A hiker is currently fighting for his life in a Phoenix hospital after suffering a critical fall on Camelback Mountain's Cholla Trail, a path that was closed due to an ongoing Extreme Heat Warning. The Phoenix Fire Department responded to the distress call on Tuesday, which was reported just after 11 a.m., as stated...
Tempe threw a homeless advocate in jail for filming cops
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Father arrested after 4-week-old baby dies in Mesa
Jonathan Enriquez faces first-degree murder and child abuse charges in connection with the death of his 4-week-old daughter, Mesa police said Thursday. Officers responded just before 9 a.m. July
Deadly motorcycle crash on Loop 202 in Phoenix
PHOENIX - One person was killed in a crash involving a motorcycle along a Valley freeway. The crash happened on Aug. 7 on the South Mountain Loop 202 eastbound off-ramp at Desert Foothills Parkway, the Arizona Department of Public Safety said. The ramp was shut down due to the crash,...
Scottsdale, Paradise Valley burglary suspects arrested
Two suspects who stole high-end kitchen appliances from Valley homes, and then used money from selling the stolen goods to rent a Lamborghini have been arrested, police said.
2 injured in rollover crash involving multiple vehicles on State Route 51
PHOENIX — Two people were injured in a rollover crash on State Route 51 on Wednesday afternoon, authorities said. The accident, which blocked the right lanes of the freeway for a couple hours, involved three vehicles including one that rolled over, according to the Arizona Department of Public Safety (DPS).
Senior center driver accused in woman’s death
An 81-year-old grandmother was killed after being run over by a senior center van, and the driver is now accused in her death. FOX 10's Lindsey Ragas has this story.
$1 billion The Ranch project in Gilbert gets final approval
The Ranch, a landmark $1 billion mixed-use development in the heart of Gilbert, Arizona, has officially received final entitlement approval from the Planning Commission on August 6, 2025. With this critical milestone achieved, permitting and construction can now commence on the transformative project poised to...