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Remembering 19 Granite Mountain Hotshots on 13th anniversary of Yarnell Hill Fire

Updated: 14 minutes ago

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By Alexis Cortez

Arizona is honoring the 19 beloved Granite Mountain Hotshots as Tuesday, June 30 marks the 13th anniversary of the Yarnell Hill Fire.

Sycamore Fire burns nearly 12K acres in Tonto National Forest

Updated: 27 minutes ago

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By Brian Petersheim Jr.

A growing wildfire east of Roosevelt Lake has burned thousands of acres and is threatening nearby residents.

Two amazing happy hours under one roof at Grand Hyatt Scottsdale

Updated: 35 minutes ago

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By Ian Schwartz

Two happy hours are working under one roof at the Grand Hyatt Scottsdale, giving you two different moods depending on what you’re craving.

Grand Canyon hosting memorial for 70th anniversary of deadly 1956 plane crash

Updated: 1 hour ago

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By Alexis Cortez

Tuesday marks 70 years since a tragic mid-air plane collision over the Grand Canyon claimed the lives of over 100 people.

Fire restrictions tighten across much of Arizona as wildfire risk rises

Updated: 3 hours ago

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By Mitchell Koch

Arizona’s forests and State Trust lands are under tighter restrictions as wildfire crews fight flames across the state before the Fourth of July.

Phoenix Mercury guard Jovana Nogic to miss rest of season due to personal reasons

Updated: 3 hours ago

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By The Associated Press

The rookie is the Mercury’s third-leading scorer at 10.4 points per game.

‘Minions & Monsters’ Review: The Minions feel right at home in Hollywood

Updated: 3 hours ago

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By Hunter V Norris

What we get instead is a film of two distinct halves, one Minions and one Monsters, with the former surprisingly being more entertaining and exciting than the latter.

Agencies find bodies of two boaters in northeastern Arizona

Updated: 12 hours ago

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By David Baker

A search-and-recovery mission ended Monday with the bodies of two missing boaters pulled from an eastern Arizona lake near the New Mexico border.

Teen dead after crashing into back of semi-truck in west Phoenix

Updated: 12 hours ago

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By Alexis Cortez and Brian Petersheim Jr.

A driver is dead after rear-ending a semi-truck in west Phoenix early Monday morning.

3 inmates die in custody at Maricopa County jail

Updated: 13 hours ago

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By Mitchell Koch

Three inmates died over the weekend at Lower Buckeye Jail, prompting investigations and a sweeping safety search by MCSO.

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Tactical-gear gunman, another person dead in Mesa shooting; 2 neighbors hit

Updated: 13 hours ago

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By Haley Williams, Alexis Cortez, Brian Petersheim Jr. and Micaela Marshall

A man wearing tactical gear and another person are dead after a shooting in a Mesa neighborhood late Sunday night.

Atari Hotel plan sparks fight over Roosevelt Row’s future

Updated: 13 hours ago

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By Alexis Dominguez

A planned Atari Hotel in downtown Phoenix is fueling debate over growth, history and the future of Roosevelt Row.

PACC identifies likely cause of deadly disease outbreak

Updated: 14 hours ago

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By Payton May, Raya Torres and 13 News Staff

PACC said eight dogs tested positive for distemper and one has died.

How will Colorado River water cuts impact Arizona? Depends on where you live

Updated: 14 hours ago

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By Amy Cutler and Cody Lillich

Arizona cities rely on the Colorado River in very different ways, and looming cuts could hit some communities far harder than others.

Firefighters died after deploying shelters in Colorado. Here’s why it’s raising concern

Updated: 14 hours ago

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By Mickaela Castillo

The deaths of three firefighters are putting new attention on whether current safety equipment and conditions are enough to protect firefighters

$2M Powerball ticket sold at gas station in southern Arizona

Updated: 15 hours ago

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By Brian Petersheim Jr.

Someone in Tucson just turned a quick stop for snacks and gas into a $2 million Powerball win.

Pocket Fire continues to grow, burning 11k+ acres in northern Arizona

Updated: 16 hours ago

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By Mason Carroll, AZFamily Digital News Staff and Molly McBride

The Pocket Fire burning north of Sedona nearly quadrupled in size over the weekend.

Arizona will spend $53M on school safety. Here’s what it funds

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By David Baker

Arizona schools are set to receive $53 million for armed officers and mental health workers through fiscal year 2027.

US 60 reopens west of Miami-Globe after Henderson Fire closure

Updated: 16 hours ago

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By David Baker

A new wildfire shut down U.S. 60 east of the Valley as crews battled flames near Miami in the Tonto National Forest.

Arizona firefighter among 3 killed in fire shelter tragedy in Colorado

Updated: 18 hours ago

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By Alexis Cortez and The Associated Press

Federal officials have identified the three firefighters killed while battling a massive wildfire in Colorado, including one from Arizona.

Pinal County to replace over 1,400 ballots due to printing error

Updated: 20 hours ago

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By Alexis Cortez

A vendor error has resulted in misprinted ballots for over a thousand voters in Pinal County, officials say.

Man tied to wheelchair, left to die in Phoenix heat, police say

Updated: 20 hours ago

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By Brian Petersheim Jr.

Two men are accused of tying up a man in a wheelchair and leaving him outside in extreme Phoenix heat, where he later died.

Senate ethics panel dismisses GOP complaint against Arizona Sen. Gallego

Updated: 20 hours ago

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By Veronica Stracqualursi

The Senate Ethics Committee dismissed a complaint against Arizona Democratic Sen. Ruben Gallego that accused him of sexual misconduct and campaign finance violations.

Arizona launches ‘Arrive Alive’ highway safety campaign ahead of holiday weekend

Updated: 20 hours ago

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By AZFamily Digital News Staff

Arizona leaders are launching a new push to make roads safer, and early numbers show the campaign may already be making an impact.

Tempe relocates July Fourth celebration due to production company issue

Updated: 23 hours ago

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By Mitchell Koch

The City of Tempe announced Friday evening that its Tempe Fourth of July Celebration will move from Tempe Town Lake to Diablo Stadium.

Supreme Court will weigh Trump-backed Republican push to revive Arizona voting laws

Updated: Jun. 29, 2026 at 7:21 AM MST

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By The Associated Press

The Supreme Court will take up a Republican bid to enforce stricter Arizona voting laws passed after 2020, setting up a major election-law fight in a key swing state.

Woman rescued from Phoenix canal

Updated: Jun. 28, 2026 at 9:53 PM MST

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By Haley Williams

A woman was rescued after being found in a Phoenix canal.

Recovery efforts suspended for 2 missing boaters on eastern Arizona lake

Updated: Jun. 28, 2026 at 9:50 PM MST

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By Haley Williams

The search for two people who went missing after their boat overturned in an eastern Arizona lake has been suspended.

Woman dies after being hit by car that was fleeing prior crash, Phoenix police say

Updated: Jun. 28, 2026 at 9:48 PM MST

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By Veronica Stracqualursi and Haley Williams

A woman died after being hit by a car that had just fled the scene of another crash involving serious injuries, Phoenix police said.

Police: Scottsdale brothers attack, shoot rival player after recreational baseball game

Updated: Jun. 28, 2026 at 9:31 PM MST

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By Alexis Dominguez

A man was pistol-whipped and shot after an argument at a recreational baseball game in Scottsdale.

Evacuation orders lifted as containment increases in Steamboat Fire near Kearny

Updated: Jun. 28, 2026 at 7:41 PM MST

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By David Baker

Two communities near Kearny can return home as firefighters gain ground on the Steamboat Fire.

APS fully restores power to Grand Canyon, Flagstaff after temporary shutoff

Updated: Jun. 28, 2026 at 5:31 PM MST

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By Ben Bradley and Molly McBride

Arizona Public Service on Sunday fully restored power to high-fire risk areas around Flagstaff and the Grand Canyon after it temporarily shut off power to about 8,000 customers.

Butte Fire burning south of Grand Canyon National Park

Updated: Jun. 28, 2026 at 5:25 PM MST

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By Haley Williams

A wildfire, believed to be caused by lightning, is burning 10 miles south of Grand Canyon National Park.

Evacuations ordered for rural area northwest of Flagstaff due to wildfire

Updated: Jun. 28, 2026 at 5:22 PM MST

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By Mitchell Koch

Officials issued a “GO” evacuation order for all visitors and residents in or around Kendrick Mountain.

Judge sets hearing to decide ASU dispute over historic Phoenix home

Updated: Jun. 28, 2026 at 8:44 AM MST

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By Alaina Kwan

A judge has set a September hearing in the legal fight between Arizona State University and the owner of a historic house in Phoenix.

From dropout to diploma: How one AZ family finished high school together

Updated: Jun. 27, 2026 at 10:25 PM MST

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By Haley Williams

Melody, a mother of eight, and her son Cecil received their high school diplomas side by side through Goodwill’s Excel Center, a moment years in the making for both of them.

Armed man dead after being shot by Chandler officer, officials say

Updated: Jun. 27, 2026 at 9:40 PM MST

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By Mitchell Koch and Haley Williams

A man who was armed with a shotgun is dead after being shot by Chandler police, according to officials with the Chandler Police Department.

2 domestic violence calls end in deadly police shootings across Phoenix area

Updated: Jun. 27, 2026 at 9:36 PM MST

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By Zach Prelutsky

Two suspects were shot and killed by police in separate domestic violence incidents less than 12 hours apart in the Phoenix area.

Arizona health officials investigate suspected pneumonic plague case

Updated: Jun. 27, 2026 at 9:34 PM MST

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By Mitchell Koch

Yavapai County Community Health Services said Friday that a county resident is thought to have contracted the infection.

Car fire temporarily halts traffic of I-10 in Phoenix

Updated: Jun. 27, 2026 at 9:32 PM MST

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By Haley Williams

A car fire shut down traffic on a major Phoenix freeway on Saturday.

Missing Mesa child found in Washington encampment

Updated: Jun. 27, 2026 at 9:21 PM MST

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By Haley Williams

A child who was reported missing in Mesa in May has been found in an encampment in Washington, according to the U.S. Marshals Office.

Northern AZ business stays open for community during power shutoff

Updated: Jun. 27, 2026 at 9:19 PM MST

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By Molly McBride

Arizona Public Service cut electricity to about 8,000 homes and businesses in the Flagstaff and Grand Canyon area Saturday morning.

Man arrested for manslaughter after deadly Mesa crash

Updated: Jun. 27, 2026 at 7:12 PM MST

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By Haley Williams

A man has been arrested after allegedly being impaired when he caused a crash that killed another person, the Mesa Police Department said.

Man found dead near Phoenix canal identified; police call death suspicious

Updated: Jun. 27, 2026 at 4:55 PM MST

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By Ryan McCoy

Detectives are investigating, and policPhoenix police say a man’s death near a canal Thursday night appears suspicious.e said the death appears suspicious.

Police: Man shot woman before taking his own life in Maryvale

Updated: Jun. 27, 2026 at 4:08 PM MST

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By David Baker and Haley Williams

A man and woman were found shot to death inside a west Phoenix apartment.

Man seriously injured in shooting at QuikTrip parking lot in west Phoenix

Updated: Jun. 27, 2026 at 8:40 AM MST

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By Mitchell Koch

Police said a man was shot by someone in a white sedan as he was driving through the parking lot.

Smoke rises from building fire in Tempe

Updated: Jun. 27, 2026 at 8:17 AM MST

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By Mitchell Koch

East Valley residents may have woken up to smoke in the air Saturday morning due to a large building fire in Tempe.

Man reportedly armed with knife shot and killed by officers in north Phoenix

Updated: Jun. 27, 2026 at 6:24 AM MST

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By AZFamily Digital News Staff

Phoenix police shot and killed a man on Friday who they say was wielding a knife during a family fight.

Suspect in Mercedes Vega’s death learns punishment in robbery case

Updated: Jun. 26, 2026 at 9:22 PM MST

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By David Baker and Zach Prelutsky

Cudjoe Young was sentenced to 14 years in a 2020 armed robbery case prosecutors tied to a high-profile East Valley murder.

Mother, daughter arrested after deadly Maryvale money dispute

Updated: Jun. 26, 2026 at 8:33 PM MST

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By David Baker

Phoenix police say a money dispute led to a deadly Maryvale shooting and the arrests of a mother and daughter.