Flood Watch Issued for Phoenix Ahead of Expected Storms
A flood watch covering Phoenix and much of Arizona is in effect Wednesday morning through Thursday afternoon due to expected severe storms and potential flooding.
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A flood watch covering Phoenix and much of Arizona is in effect Wednesday morning through Thursday afternoon due to expected severe storms and potential flooding.
Four individuals, including a teen, were arrested after a gang shooting in Mesa on Oct. 19, linked to a prior shooting on Sept. 22.
A woman fled a crash in Mesa and subsequently drove the wrong way, with a .263 blood‑alcohol level, according to Arizona DPS.
A pedestrian was hit at 4:30 a.m. on Northern and Grand avenues, causing a second crash and leading officials to shut the road.
A garage fire in Chandler early Saturday killed a pet and injured a man with burns.
Arizona will see a Weather Impact Alert on Thursday due to an incoming rain-producing weather pattern, following a period of cool, cloudy, dry weather.
A roof leak in Tempe caused significant water damage to multiple businesses, leading owners to demand repairs from the property owner. Roof leaks are a common source of costly damage for commercial buildings.
A 4-year-old was struck by a car in a Queen Creek driveway and airlifted to a hospital in critical condition after police and fire‑medical responded.
Forecasts call for strengthening gusty winds that will raise dust and reduce visibility across Arizona.
President Trump must decide on a bill to turn Chiricahua National Monument into Arizona's fourth national park.
Buckeye Police are seeking public assistance to identify two people seen on a driveway camera setting fire to three cars and a home on August 19, 2026.
Krystal Ortiz of FOX 10 Phoenix described the range of cloud types seen in Arizona's recent storms, noting the notable changes in the sky.
A pedestrian was killed in an overnight crash near 75th Ave and Cholla St in Peoria, and police have not yet determined the cause.
Maricopa County released a map of ballot drop box locations for the 2026 primary, which takes place from June 24 to July 21.
The Arizona Lottery said multiple players won prizes in various games across Arizona during the week of Oct. 6-12, 2026.
Layla's Bunnyville is shifting its pop‑up bunny café to an indoor location in Gilbert to keep the heat‑sensitive bunnies safe from Arizona's high temperatures.
The Arizona attorney general sued the city of Tolleson on Oct. 13, 2026, over a policy that forces new firefighters to pay a penalty if they leave early.
A storm system is delivering rain, wind and cooler weather to Phoenix and much of Arizona on October 12, 2026.
Arizona's new Alec and Lydia Act sets fresh standards for courts reviewing requests to change existing child custody orders.
Arizona voters will vote on Proposition 141 in November 2026, which would ban mileage‑based vehicle taxes.