PHOENIX - From a hiker's Grand Canyon warning, to a clumsy Safeway thief, and a recovering dog seeking a home, here are your top stories on fox10phoenix.com for Thursday, July 23, 2026.
1. Hiker has warning for others after harrowing experience
20-year-old hiker warns others after heat stroke at Grand Canyon
After being airlifted from the Grand Canyon with severe heat stroke and organ failure, a 20-year-old hiker shares her survival story to caution other hikers about extreme heat.
2. An unusual sight in New Mexico
Bear dies after getting stranded on utility pole in New Mexico
A New Mexico community was in for an unusual sight this week when travelers spotted a bear stranded on top of a utility pole.
3. Supermarket employee's car torched
Man used own Safeway rewards card after swiping SUV keys from store's break room, then torched car: Phoenix PD
Phoenix police say a suspect entered his Safeway rewards number at checkout right after stealing an employee's car keys — and then torched the SUV.
4. Dog seeks "fur-ever" home after he was shot
Dog found shot in Surprise seeking adoption after surgery
Surprise Police brought Walter to Maricopa County Animal Care and Control after finding him injured in the West Valley. X-rays revealed a bullet fragment and a broken femur. Now, he's looking for a forever home.
5. Shocking discovery in home freezer
Human remains found in freezer believed to be missing family member, police say
Human remains discovered inside a chest freezer at a Juneau, Alaska, home are believed to belong to an adult male family member, according to police.
A look at your weather for tomorrow
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Temps are starting to heat back up in Arizona
Following a stretch of monsoon storms and cooler weather, we're trending back toward extremely hot days. FOX 10's Erica Horvatin has the details.