Arizona Gov. Ducey announces extension to statewide bar, gym closure as COVID-19 pandemic continues

Arizona Governor Ducey extended indefinitely the order he issued late last month again closing bars, nightclubs and gyms. Although the state is finally seeing early signs that cases are declining, those closures are having an impact and won’t be reversed, the governor said.

DPS: Troopers used grappler device to end pursuit

DPS officials say this is the first time the department has successfully used the Grappler to stop a car.

Bighorn Fire in Pima County fully contained; burned nearly 120,000 acres

The Bighorn Fire was caused by lightning that struck the Coronado National Forest on June 5. The dry, hot weather and the steep, rocky topography were the main challenges in fighting the blaze near Tucson. 

2 boys saved when caught in falls in French apartment fire

Two young brothers were saved from an apartment fire in the southeastern French city of Grenoble when they dropped about 10 meters (33 feet) from a window and were caught by people below.

Fort Hood soldier’s body found near post; 3rd death in month

Pvt. Mejhor Morta, 26, was found unresponsive July 17 in the vicinity of Stillhouse Hollow Lake, according to Fort Hood officials. Stillhouse Hollow Lake is a reservoir located in Bell County and managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Fort Worth District.

DC firefighters rescue 6 dogs from burning home in sweltering heat

D.C. firefighters say they rescued six dogs from a burning home while facing sweltering summer heat conditions on Tuesday afternoon in Northwest.

Baby zebra dies at Reid Park Zoo in Tucson

Officials say the foal was born on July 4 and a preliminary exam indicates it likely died from a spinal injury.