Arizona lawmakers look for reforms to prevent tragedy following the death of Emily Pike

Following the brutal killing of Arizona teenager Emily Pike, lawmakers are reexamining state systems that help children. They are looking to pinpoint issues they can improve on to prevent another tragedy. The Arizona Department of Child Safety told a …

New transportation institute has produced dozens of ideas to improve Arizona roads

University students and Arizona's transportation department are working at least eight research projects, as part of new institute. PHOENIX — The Arizona Department of Transportation has teamed with a new set of researchers to improve state roads. A …

Arizona Humane Society receives 400-500 pet surrenders per month: Here’s how you can get help

PHOENIX – The Arizona Humane Society is seeing 400 to 500 pet surrender applications per month and wants pet owners to know how they can get help. While the statistics may seem staggering, people from all walks of life are being affected by financial …

Arizona congressman spearheads bill tackling shortage of air traffic controllers

PHOENIX — An Arizona congressman is spearheading a bipartisan measure to help address the shortage of air traffic controllers across the country. Rep. Greg Stanton believes the law is necessary due to a slew of recent plane crashes, such as the collision …

Here’s why Arizona state buildings are flying flags at half-staff

PHOENIX – State government buildings in Arizona are flying flags at half-staff on Thursday in recognition of National Peace Officers Memorial Day and Police Week. Gov. Katie Hobbs ordered flags lowered for the day at state buildings and encouraged …

400+ Firefighters Battle ‘Wind-Driven’ Blaze in Arizona’s Apache County

Chandler, Arizona Child Drowning Incident: Update on the Situation

Image Credit: Emilie Kiser/Instagram Social media influencer Emilie Kiser‘s 3-year-old son, Trigg Kiser, reportedly drowned while in the family’s backyard pool in Chandler, Arizona, earlier this week. Though Emilie, 23, has not publicly spoken about …

Why Arizona's monsoon is so difficult to forecast

Climatologists say every monsoon is different and forecasting it can be hit or miss as conditions change in the oceans. A weak monsoon in 2024 was partly responsible for the record-setting stretches of hot weather in Phoenix. In an average year, storms can …

Eastern Arizona communities evacuate as Greer Fire grows

The Greer Fire in eastern Arizona grew to 7,052 acres, prompting evacuations of Greer, South Fork, North Woods, and Amity. Strong winds and dry conditions have fueled the fire's growth. Three structures and a travel trailer have been reported damaged. …

3-year-old pulled out of Arizona pool, in critical condition