Globe man sentenced for child molestation, sexual conduct with a minor

A Gila County man has been sentenced to 24 years in prison, followed by four consecutive life sentences for molesting a minor and committing sexual acts on her.

Parents of Arizona children swept away in Tonto Basin floodwaters plead not guilty

Daniel Rawlings was indicted by a grand jury on three counts of reckless manslaughter and seven counts of child abuse. Lacey Rawlings was indicted on seven counts of child abuse.

All Arizona counties meet benchmarks for safely reopening businesses

On Oct. 1, Graham County advanced to the moderate transmission stage of COVID-19, joining all other Arizona counties, with the exception of Greenlee County, which remains in the minimal stage.

US grant to pay for bridge over Tonto Creek where 3 children died

Siblings Willa Rawlings, 6, and Colby Rawlings, 5, and cousin Austin Rawlings, 5, died while trying to cross the creek about 75 miles northeast of Phoenix. Willa and Colby’s parents, Daniel and Lacey Rawlings, and four other children were rescued.

Excessive Heat Warning in effect for 11 Arizona counties

The Excessive Heat Warning will affect parts of Coconino, Gila, Graham, Greenlee, La Paz, Maricopa, Mohave, Pima, Pinal, Yavapai and Yuma counties.

Excessive Heat Warning issued for 9 Arizona counties

According to the National Weather Service, the heat warning goes into effect at 10 a.m. on August 24 and is set to expire at 8 p.m. on August 28. The warning covers most of the Valley, including Ahwatukee, Avondale, Buckeye, Cave Creek, Chandler, Deer Valley, Gilbert, Glendale, Mesa, Phoenix, Scottsdale, Tempe, and Queen Creek.

State Route 188 reopens near Roosevelt Lake after mudslide

The Arizona Department of Transportation says both directions of the highway are closed between mileposts 242 and 255.