Washington tourist pleads not guilty in Hawaiian monk seal rock case, barred from Hawaii beaches
HONOLULU — A tourist from Washington state pleaded not guilty Wednesday to charges accusing him of hurling a coconut-sized rock at an endangered Hawaiian monk seal and was ordered to…
US military posts video of deadly strike against suspected drug boat in the Pacific
WASHINGTON — The U.S. military on Wednesday struck another vessel suspected of transporting drugs in an unspecified part of the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing two men. Read more Millions of…
Millions of insulin pods may be leaking, FDA warns: Here’s how to check yours
WASHINGTON — An estimated 7 million Omnipod insulin pods are under a voluntary Medical Device Correction due to a manufacturing error that can make the pods under-deliver insulin. Read more…
9 spellers advance to the Scripps National Spelling Bee finals. Here’s where they’re from.
WASHINGTON — The 2026 Scripps National Spelling Bee started on Tuesday with 247 spellers. After the semifinals on Wednesday, only nine spellers remained. Read more Over 100 animals kept in…
Over 100 animals kept in small wire crates rescued in Tucson
TUCSON, Ariz. — More than 100 animals were rescued after they were found confined to small wire crates with minimal access to food and water at a home southwest of…
‘I’m not going to stop’: Widow pushes for arrests in 2020 Gilbert killing of husband
PHOENIX — A Valley family is renewing its call for justice on the sixth anniversary of the killing of Nicholas “Nick” Cordova, a case that remains unsolved with no arrests.…
Meet Charlie Johnson, the 104-year-old archer going viral on social media
PHOENIX — In the world of archery, the Vegas Shoot is billed as the world’s largest and most prestigious indoor tournament. It features 4,000 archers from 70 countries and all…
Man accused of murdering Mercedes Vega found guilty in armed robbery trial
PHOENIX — The man accused of murdering a Phoenix woman in 2023 has been convicted of robbing her at gunpoint years earlier. Read more SR 87 closed near Strawberry due…
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…
DPS seizes machine guns, ammunition believed to be headed to Mexico
MARANA, Ariz. — Multiple guns and thousands of rounds of ammunition were seized during a traffic stop near Marana, and troopers believe they were destined for Mexico. Read more Mom,…