US 60 Remains Closed in Tempe Due to City Water Line Break 

Parts of US 60 (Superstition Freeway) remain closed between Interstate 10 and Loop 101(Price Freeway) due to damage caused by a City of Tempe broken water line beneath the freeway at McClintock Drive. Tempe Water Utilities crews and a contractor, working with staff from the Arizona Department of Transportation, are evaluating damage and necessary repairs after the water... Read More

North Rim of Grand Canyon to Reopen May 15 for 2022 Season

The North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park will open on Sunday, May 15 at 6 a.m. to mark the official start of the 2022 season. Grand Canyon Lodge and Grand Canyon Trail Rides will also commence their 2022 seasonal operations on this date. Visitor services, including the campground, Grand Canyon Conservancy bookstore and... Read More

Woman Arrested in Connection to Apartment Fire

Cars burned, residents displaced from their homes, police say they have made an arrest in connection to a Phoenix apartment fire. Last week, a fire broke out an apartment complex near 12th Street and Maryland Avenue. Phoenix police are reporting that 38-year-old Deja Clayton has been arrested after she allegedly started a fire in... Read More

AG Brnovich Partners with CVS Health to Reduce Pharmacy Robberies & Organized Retail Crime

As part of an ongoing commitment to support law enforcement and build safer communities, Attorney General Mark Brnovich partnered with CVS Health as the company implements new measures to reduce pharmacy robberies and organized retail crime.  On Thursday, the company announced it completed the installation of time-delay safe technology in all 198 Arizona CVS Pharmacy... Read More

Arizona to Resume Executions

The Arizona Supreme Court have issued two Warrants of Execution for men who have sat on death row for decades. The first execution, will take place on Wednesday, May 11th at 10:00 a.m. This marks the first execution the state of Arizona has performed since 2014. The state will execute Clarence W. Dixon. Dixon... Read More

FDA Limits Use of Janssen COVID-19 Vaccine to Certain Individuals

On Thursday, U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced plans on who can receive Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine due to the ongoing risk of rare but serious blood clots. The FDA will now limit the authorized use of the Janssen COVID-19 Vaccine to individuals 18 years of age and older who cannot receive a... Read More

Fire Restrictions In Effect in National Forests in Arizona

Fire restrictions for several national forests in northern Arizona are now in effect. Stage 1 imposed fire restrictions include the prohibition of campfires and use of stoves fueled by charcoal, coal or wood except within a developed recreation site. Smoking is prohibited except in a vehicle, inside a building or within a developed recreation site for... Read More

Scottsdale Asking Residents to Conserve Water

As Arizona face a reduced water supply from the Colorado River, officials with the City of Scottsdale are officially asking residents to cut their water use. Due to warmer temperatures, less snow, and water lost to evaporation, the Colorado River cannot supply seven Western U.S. states the water it has been able to do... Read More

Arizona Game and Fish Department Offers Auto-Renewal For Hunting, Fishing Licenses

The Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD) has introduced a new option that allows hunting and fishing license holders to have their licenses automatically renewed upon expiration. “Arizona’s annual licenses are valid for 365 days from the date of purchase, but not everyone remembers when their licenses expire,” said Assistant Director Doug Cummings. “The... Read More

I-10 Weekend Travel Alert: Closures in Phoenix Area: May 6-9

Interstate 10 drivers in the Phoenix area should plan ahead, allow extra travel time and use alternate routes as needed this weekend (May 6-9) due to freeway closures needed for improvement projects on the east and west sides of the Valley, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation. The following weekend closures are scheduled... Read More