PHOENIX - From the arrest of an Arizona man after his dogs died inside a car to the latest on the Karen Read trial, here's a look at some of the top stories on FOX10Phoenix.com for Wednesday, June 18, 2025.
1. Supermarket chain ordered to pay maimed man
Kroger ordered to pay $75M+ to man who lost part of hands while working at Michigan store
A man who suffered severe injuries when a defective refrigerant exploded while he worked at an Oakland County Kroger store will receive more than $75 million from the company.
2. Far East Valley gym employee arrested following dog death
Queen Creek gym employee arrested after dogs died inside his hot car: PD
A Queen Creek gym employee was arrested after police say his two dogs died after being left inside a hot car for six hours.
3. A look at potential 2026 COLA for Social Security
Social Security's 2026 COLA: Recipients could get more money next year
Social Security recipients’ monthly checks could be higher than originally thought next year with the cost-of-living adjustment, or COLA.
4. Karen Read found not guilty
Karen Read not guilty of murder of Boston police officer boyfriend
Karen Read was found not guilty of murdering her Boston police officer boyfriend in 2022.
5. Disturbing find at Irish home
Nearly 800 infant remains found in septic tank at nun-run Irish unwed mother and baby home
Crews in Ireland have begun excavating the former Bon Secours Mother and Baby Home in Tuam to recover nearly 800 infant and child remains.
Also, your weather forecast for tonight
Arizona weather forecast: Extreme heat continues on Wednesday in Phoenix
Extreme heat remains in Valley's forecast through Friday. Today, we saw a high of 113 degrees.