Tensions are bubbling up at thirsty Arizona alfalfa farms as foreign firms exploit unregulated water
La Paz County Supervisor Holly Irwin welcomes a recent crackdown by Arizona officials on unfettered groundwater pumping long allowed in rural areas, noting local concerns about dried up wells and subsidence that’s created ground fissures and flooding during heavy rains.
Cochise County elections director to resign
The elections director of a rural Arizona county who pushed false claims that voter fraud was behind President Donald Trump’s 2020 election loss is resigning five months after being hired.
1 dead in fiery Parker crash, truck driver arrested
One person was killed in the crash and multiple others were hurt. The truck driver, Karan Singh, fled the scene but was later found and taken to the hospital, police said.
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1 dead in fiery Parker crash, truck driver arrested
One person was killed in the crash and multiple others were hurt. The truck driver, Karan Singh, fled the scene but was later found and taken to the hospital, police said.
Heavy rains cause flash flooding in western Arizona
Yuma, La Paz and Mohave counties were all under Flash Flood Warnings on Saturday. Video shared from a Yuma neighborhood showed streets flooded from overnight storms.
Excessive Heat Warning issued for Phoenix area through Aug. 17
The warning goes into effect at 10 a.m. Wednesday and lasts through 8 p.m. Thursday. It affects portions of La Paz, Maricopa, Pinal, and Yuma counties.
Excessive Heat Warning issued for 9 Arizona counties
Officials said in the area, daytime temperatures ranging from 110°F to 117°F can be expected.
Strong winds topple 9 semis on I-10 in western Arizona
The rollover crashes happened between mileposts 46 and 48, about halfway between Quartzite and Tonopah.
Saudi-owned farm's water use in Arizona under scrutiny
Worsening drought has focused new attention on the Saudi-owned dairy company and whether Arizona should be doing more to protect its groundwater resources.
Water drilling permits for Saudi Arabia-owned farm in Arizona revoked
The company, Fondomonte Arizona LLC, uses sprinklers to grow alfalfa in La Paz County and exports it to feed dairy cattle in Saudi Arabia. It does not pay for the water it uses.
Arizona well-drilling permits for Saudi-based company revoked
A pair of well-drilling permits for Fondomonte Farm has been revoked. The company has unlimited access to Arizona's groundwater, which they used to grow alfalfa that is then shipped back to the Middle East. Residents in La Paz County are complaining that local wells are drying up.
Stormy weather leaves Phoenix, but hovers over the high country: Live updates + radar
The latest storm to hit all of Arizona has come and gone, for the most part. The high country, severe winter weather is still hitting the area with several road closures in place.
Biden signs water bills benefiting 3 tribes in Arizona
Congress approved the bills late last year.
Foreign companies face mounting criticism for using Arizona water to grow crops for export
As Arizona continues to deal with a water crisis, there's mounting controversy over foreign-owned companies buying up farmland in parts of La Paz County to grow crops for export.
2022 Arizona Election: Live updates, results as they come in
Arizona has just a few races left that haven't been called since Election Day on Nov. 8. We're following the latest as each county finishes counting ballots.
California man dies in apparent boating accident in Arizona
Authorities said the body of 48-year-old David Stuart Clark Jr. of Bonsall was found in a rocky area along the water and he was pronounced dead at the scene.
Excessive Heat Warning remains in effect for Phoenix area, 5 other counties
The National Weather Service issued an advisory for Maricopa County, beginning at 10 a.m. on Sept. 3 through 8 p.m. on Sept. 7.
Flood watch issued across Arizona amid monsoon storms: Live radar, updates
A new round of monsoon weather made its way through parts of the Phoenix area on July 25, as a Flood Watch remains in effect across Arizona.
Excessive Heat Warning in effect for 8 Arizona counties
The Excessive Heat Warning goes into effect at 11 a.m. on July 21 and lasts through 8 p.m. on Friday.