Arizona man dies after reaching summit of Mount Everest
PHOENIX — An Arizona man died while climbing Mount Everest earlier this month, according to his climbing group. Read more Glendale City Council to vote on possible removal of Councilmember…
SR 87 closed near Strawberry due to brush fire
STRAWBERRY, Ariz. — A brush fire has forced road closures near Strawberry. >> For real-time traffic conditions, click here. A fire is burning near State Route 87 near Strawberry, forcing…
$1.4 million jackpot won on slot machine at Gila River casino
CHANDLER, Ariz. — A individual playing the slot machines at Gila River Resorts & Casinos recently walked away with over $1 million in winnings. Read more SRP more than doubles…
Thief ordered to pay $140,000 to Walmart for scams across Arizona, officials say
PHOENIX — A man has been sentenced to eight years in an Arizona prison for participating in a “trafficking enterprise” that targeted Walmart stores across the Grande Canyon State, officials…
Inside Maricopa County’s secretive grand jury process
PHOENIX — At the Maricopa County Courthouse, court proceedings are typically open to the public. Anyone can sit in on a criminal trial, an arraignment or most other hearings. Read…
Low water at Lake Mead may cut power generation by fall, driving up costs for Arizonans
PHOENIX — Discussions about drought typically involve how to respond to water scarcity. But there may be another concern for the Southwest: higher electricity bills. Read more Maricopa County trying…
MCSO issues 80 citations, responds to multiple boat collisions during Memorial Day weekend
MOHAVE COUNTY, Ariz. — The Mohave County Sheriff’s Office reported seeing a substantial uptick in boat traffic during the Memorial Day weekend, resulting in dozens of citations being issued for…
Hidden button allowed Arizona driver to conceal license plate, DPS says
PHOENIX — A driver recently pulled over by a state trooper reportedly had a device equipped on their vehicle that could conceal their license plate number. Read more Amkor Technology…
Body of 23-year-old swimmer pulled from water near Saguaro Lake
MESA, Ariz. — The body of a swimmer was pulled from the water of the Salt River near Stewart Mountain Dam during Memorial Day weekend, officials say. Read more This…
2 dead bodies found at separate locations in Marana may be connected
MARANA, Ariz. — An investigation is underway after one woman and one man were found dead in Marana on Monday. Read more Woman on scooter seriously injured during Phoenix crash,…