SCOTUS ruling on Arizona voting laws causes concerns among voting rights advocates

In a 6-3 decision, the SCOTUS kept two Arizona laws in place, including a limit on who can drop a ballot off at the polls. Activists say this will affect minorities the most, and worry what the ruling means in the future.

LIST: Phoenix metro area July 4th events and fireworks

Looking for places to see the fireworks in the Valley to celebrate the 4th of July? Here's a list of some of the places holding some dazzling Independence Day celebrations.

What to know about the Rafael Fire: Evacuations lifted, roads open

Firefighters are working to starve the Rafael Fire of fuels using natural features and purposely setting fire to the landscape. The lightning-caused fire is one of several that are burning across Arizona.

PD: Off-duty Gilbert police officer seriously hurt on Loop-101, suspect identified

An off-duty Gilbert police officer was seriously hurt in a DUI crash early Sunday morning on Loop-101 in Scottsdale, the Department of Public Safety says.

New details released after deadly plane crash near Gila Bend Airport

According to the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office, two people were on board the aircraft when it went down near the runway of the airport.

Bill Cosby freed from prison after sex assault conviction overturned by court

Pennsylvania’s highest court overturned Bill Cosby’s sex assault conviction Wednesday after finding an agreement with a previous prosecutor prevented him from being charged in the case.

First lady Jill Biden visiting Phoenix to tour COVID-19 vaccine site

The first lady, alongside second gentleman Doug Emhoff and Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego, will tour the vaccine site on June 30 at Isaac Middle School.

PD: No officers injured after man shoots at Phoenix Police

"At some point, they saw a man walk towards the front door and that man had a gun with him," said. Sgt. Mercedes Fortune. "He pointed the gun at officers – officers were still outside. They attempted to find cover and the man at the front door pointed that gun outside his residence and shot at our officers."

Morning Weather Forecast - 6/30/21
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About a 30% chance for rain today in the Valley and a high near 105?

PD: Man arrested in connection to murder at Mesa motel

"After interviews were complete, officers learned that Jones initially fired his handgun at Michael through the glass of the hotel room before following him and firing several more rounds, killing him in the parking lot," police said in a statement.

Noon Weather Forecast - 6/29/21
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A slim chance for rain today in the Valley with a high near 105?

What to know about the Backbone Fire: Evacuations lifted, highways open for residents

The Backbone Fire started shortly before midnight on June 16, about 12 miles west of Strawberry near a ridge named Ike’s Backbone. It has burned around 41,000 acres around where Fossil Creek meets the Verde River.