PHOENIX - From Amazon wage hikes to a rabid bobcat attack in northern Arizona, here's a look at your top stories on FOX10Phoenix.com for Thursday, September 17, 2026.
1. Phoenix teacher facing misconduct accusations
Phoenix teacher placed on leave, accused of sending obscene material to teen girl
A Phoenix school teacher has been placed on leave, after police accuse him of sending sexually explicit material to a 14-yearr girl who went to the school where the teacher was employed.
2. Shocking wildlife encounter in northern Arizona
Rabid bobcat mauls pet dog, charges at wife before Arizona homeowner shoots it dead
An Arizona homeowner shot and killed a rabid bobcat in Pine after it mauled his dog and aggressively charged at his wife in their backyard.
3. Some Amazon workers to get higher pay
Amazon announces hourly wage hikes: Here's how much
Amazon announced a pay raise and new benefits for its thousands of employees, including discounts on eligible groceries.
4. Man accused of trying to cover up deadly crash
Driver says he 'struck an animal' after plowing buddy's truck into Phoenix bicyclist, killing him, police say
Cops say a Phoenix driver tried to cover up a fatal hit-and-run by telling a friend he hit an animal.
5. AHCCCS taking action against 2 clinics
Arizona Medicaid: Two clinics, one owner. Why AHCCCS suspects them of billing fraud
Arizona’s AHCCCS suspended payments to Shining New Light and Karing Heart following allegations of ghost billing, unauthorized plan switching and patient brokering.
A look at your weather for tomorrow
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Arizona storms leave us with muggy weather
Following Wednesday's intense storms that brought several inches of rain, FOX 10's Erica Horvatin reports on Thursday's humid weather.