https://www.azfamily.com • July 9 2025

Texas man dies hiking Grand Canyon trail amid extreme heat

A Texas man died while hiking the Grand Canyon trail on Tuesday. Around 11:50 a.m., the Grand Canyon Regional Communication Center received a report of an unresponsive hiker coming up the South Kaibab Trail.

https://www.azfamily.com • July 7 2025

Rescue crews save dog that stayed with dead owner in Cochise County

A small dog refused to leave its owner’s side, even after the woman passed away. The Cochise County Sheriff’s Office Search & Rescue team was called to help with a body recovery over the weekend in a remote area several miles north of Muleshoe Ranch Road. Crews arrived and found a small dog who had stayed with the owner and the vehicle.

https://www.azfamily.com • July 2 2025

Preston Lord’s aunt writes book to help others deal with grief

This fall marks two years since Preston Lord was beaten to death outside of a Halloween party in Queen Creek. It’s a case that’s been felt by many across the Valley, including his loved ones, who had to deal with this devastating loss. However, one of Preston’s relatives is now turning pain into purpose and has created a journal in hopes of helping others deal with their own grief.

https://www.azfamily.com • June 29 2025

Family of 11 rescued after experiencing heat issues on closed South Mountain trail

A family of 11 has been rescued after experiencing heat-related symptoms and exhaustion while hiking on a closed South Mountain trail on Sunday. Phoenix Fire was called to the Holbert Trail at South Mountain after a family of five adults and six children, mostly between the ages of 5 and 11, could no longer continue their hike

https://www.azfamily.com • June 28 2025

2 teens dead after car crashes into market, catches fire in Avondale

Two teens are dead after leading police on a chase which ended in a fiery crash in Avondale early Saturday morning.

https://www.azfamily.com • June 23 2025

Maroon 5 coming to Phoenix in October as part of US tour

Get ready to bring out your “Moves Like Jagger”! Pop-rock band Maroon 5 will be coming to the Valley as part of its U.S. arena tour. The Grammy-winning musicians behind hits like “Makes Me Wonder,” “Payphone” and “Girls Like You” will give an exciting performance at PHX Arena on Oct. 6.

https://www.azfamily.com • June 16 2025

Glendale firefighters free puppy who got head stuck in block fence

A puppy is now wagging her tail and running free after a “ruff” day, thanks to the help of a few Glendale firefighters.

https://www.azfamily.com • June 8 2025

Apache Junction police officer dies after being shot in face

An Apache Junction officer who was shot in the line of duty following a traffic stop incident earlier this week has died. Officer Gabriel Facio, a three-year veteran of the department, died from his injuries on Sunday.

https://www.azfamily.com • June 7 2025

Eggs sold in Arizona recalled due to Salmonella outbreak

Check your fridge! The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced that eggs sold in Arizona have been recalled due to a Salmonella outbreak. The August Egg Company recalled the eggs on June 6. This includes all chicken egg varieties, such as organic, cage-free brown and omega-3.

https://www.azfamily.com • June 2 2025

Officer in critical condition, suspect in custody after shooting in Apache Junction

An officer is in critical condition after a police shooting in Apache Junction on Monday morning. Around 9:30 a.m., Apache Junction Police received a call about a man driving a car and brandishing a gun near Ironwood Drive and Ray Avenue.

https://www.azfamily.com • May 19 2025

Man, 74, dies during rim-to-rim hike on Grand Canyon’s North Kaibab Trail

The National Park Service says a man died last week while trying to hike the Grand Canyon rim-to-rim. On May 15, the Grand Canyon Regional Communications Center received a report of an unresponsive hiker on the North Kaibab Trail, about half a mile from the trailhead.

https://www.azfamily.com • May 14 2025

Kitten at Arizona Humane Society looking for Foster Hero after being thrown from car

A young kitten is looking for a Foster Hero after being reportedly thrown from a vehicle and receiving help from the Arizona Humane Society. Earlier this week, the Arizona Humane Society Field Dispatchers received reports of a 5-week-old kitten named Sponge who was thrown out of a vehicle and saved by a Good Samaritan.

https://www.azfamily.com • May 13 2025

Prescott woman scammed out of $50K, suspect picks up cash from her home

A Prescott woman was tricked into giving a scammer tens of thousands of dollars, in a scheme where the conman reportedly drove to her house to pick up the cash.

https://www.azfamily.com • May 11 2025

Deputies identify hiker who died after rescue from trail in Gold Canyon

Investigators have released the name of a hiker who died after being rescued from a trail in Gold Canyon on Sunday afternoon.

https://www.azfamily.com • April 30 2025

Devin Booker makes surprise donation to Paradise Valley boy’s snack stand

A Paradise Valley boy raising money for a local animal rescue got the surprise of a lifetime when Devin Booker stopped by his snack stand to make a donation.

https://www.azfamily.com • April 26 2025

Arizona firefighters attempt to break world records for cancer screenings

Hundreds of Arizona firefighters are gathering in Tempe to attempt to break multiple Guinness World Records while saving lives.

https://www.azfamily.com • April 19 2025

Pilot safe after plane crashes into carport near Deer Valley Airport

A pilot is safe after a plane went down and crashed into a carport near the Deer Valley Airport.

https://www.azfamily.com • April 14 2025

Officials warn residents after rabies cases in Arizona’s wildlife

Officials are warning Arizona residents to keep themselves and their pets safe after several cases of rabies in wild animals across the state.

https://www.azfamily.com • April 13 2025

Paratroopers recovering after hard landing during UofA baseball pre-game ceremony

A shocking video shows a hard landing from two paratroopers during Saturday’s University of Arizona baseball game.

https://www.azfamily.com • April 13 2025

Dangers of hot surfaces as temps rise in Arizona

Temperatures are rising in the Valley of the Sun, but with that comes some dangers. As the weather heats up, so do things we use every day, and medical experts at the Arizona Burn Center are warning residents to be careful of hot surfaces.

https://www.azfamily.com • April 9 2025

A wish come true! Arizona Make-A-Wish families fly to Disney World in Florida

It was a magical morning for many Arizona families and their children! April is Make-A-Wish Foundation’s wish month and 23 Arizona families boarded a Wish Flight to the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida.

https://www.azfamily.com • April 6 2025

Health officials warn of scorpions, spiders as temps rise in Arizona

Temperatures are beginning to rise in the Valley of the Sun, and Phoenix could possibly see its first triple-digit day of the year. But with the heat come some creepy crawlies that health officials are warning residents to be aware of.

https://www.azfamily.com • April 5 2025

Speed, impairment suspected in Prescott crash that killed father, 2 kids

New details reveal information on a crash that killed a father and two kids and injured several others in Prescott last month.

https://www.azfamily.com • January 8 2025

Couple names newborn son after Phoenix Suns player

A serendipitous moment became a life-long memory for a couple who decided on a name for their baby after taking maternity photos at a Phoenix Suns game.