Lifesaving gamers, vengeful elephants, cocaine potatoes: This week's heartwarming, offbeat headlines

Need a break from bad news? Check out these stories about an Arizona teen whose life was saved by a friend 5,000 miles away, a "fire" rainbow, and a suspicious shipment of potatoes to brighten your week.

Flagstaff tests new siren system to alert residents of a possible flood

After 2019's Museum Fire created a burn scar, flooding turned streets into rivers and many people started lining their yards with sandbags to keep the water out. Flagstaff now has another way to alert people to get to safety.

Phoenix toddler dies at hospital following near drowning, FD says

A 16-month-old boy died after crews transported him to the hospital from a Phoenix home where he nearly drowned on Friday.

Evening Weather Forecast - 6/17/22
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We'll be seeing critical fire weather in the high country throughout the weekend as 2 fires continue to burn in the Coconino National Forest.

Report: Domestic airline ticket prices are declining, slowly but surely

With people paying more for gas and rent, travelers may be happy to hear a plane ticket is getting cheaper as domestic airfare prices fell for the first time since the start of the year.

Gas meter fire in Scottsdale forces evacuations for nearby businesses

A gas meter at a Scottsdale business caught fire and forced people to evacuate from nearby buildings on Friday. Businesses are back open.

4 p.m. Weather Forecast - 6/17/22
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It was a scorcher out there today! We have a look at when we might be seeing some wet weather, though.

Noon Weather Forecast - 6/17/22
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A slight chance for rain in the Valley with a high near 110?F.

Former Higley High teacher accused in two incidents involving underage students

Aaron Dunton, 35, was arrested by Gilbert Police after a months-long investigation over his alleged relationship with a 14-year-old. Another victim accused him in incidents from when he taught at Power Ranch Elementary.

COVID-19 vaccine: FDA authorizes 1st shots for kids under 5; CDC review next

The CDC recommends how to use vaccines and its vaccine advisers are set to discuss the shots for the youngest kids Friday and vote on Saturday.

Major Phoenix-area freeway closures, restrictions this weekend: What to know for June 17-20

More Phoenix-area freeway closures and restrictions are set to go into effect this weekend while Arizona Dept. of Transportation crews work on a variety of repairs and improvement projects.

Could Arizona be at risk for rolling blackouts this summer? ASU expert weighs in

According to a report released by the North American Electric Reliability Corporation, two-thirds of the country could experience rolling blackouts this summer. Is Arizona at risk?

Excessive Heat Warning issued for 10 Arizona counties

The counties under an Excessive Heat Warning on June 16 are Cochise, Coconino, Gila, Graham, Greenlee, Maricopa, Pinal, Pima, Santa Cruz, and Yavapai.

Noon Weather Forecast - 6/16/22
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An Excessive Heat Warning is in effect in the Valley as we'll see a high near 112?F.

Morning Weather Forecast - 6/16/22
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An Excessive Heat Warning is in effect today in the Valley as we'll see a high near 112?F.

Unsolved in Sedona: Decades later, family members frustrated at lack of progress in cold case

The case looking into the 1993 death of a Sedona woman still hasn't been solved. Questions remain as the one person who investigators thought was responsible didn't have enough evidence against him to file charges. This is a look into the cold case of Stephanie Wasilishin.