Driving north of Phoenix? Expect major I-17 closures overnight for the next few months
The closures are for “controlled rock blasting” as part of the I-17 Improvement Project from Anthem Way to Sunset Point.
Anthem shooting leaves man dead, woman in extremely critical condition
“Witness in the area had informed officers that the male suspect shot the female victim while she was in a car then walked away a short distance before shooting himself," Sgt. Brian Bower said.
No Arizonans won the $2B Powerball jackpot, but nine $50,000 tickets sold in the state
Arizona lottery officials say that nine $50,000 tickets were sold across the state at locations in Anthem, Chandler, Mesa, White Hills, Williams, Littlefield, Vail and Nogales.
Teenage dirt bike rider in Anthem badly injured in crash has community rallying around his family
An Anthem family is keeping their spirits and hopes high as their 14-year-old son fights for his life following a dirt bike crash. We have the story about what happened and how you can help this family during this time.
I-17 reopens in New River after deadly pedestrian accident
The pedestrian was identified as Tyler Sessler, a 23-year-old Cottonwood resident, DPS said.
Man shot in Anthem jewelry store robbery: Suspects arrested in California after police chase
A man and woman were arrested in connection to the July 12 Anthem jewelry store robbery after getting into a police chase with California authorities, the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office said.
Ducklings rescued from storm drain by Arizona fire department and reunited with their mother
A crew with an Arizona fire and medical department saved the lives of ducklings who became stuck in a storm drain. We have the moments of their rescue and being reunited in the water with their mother.
Pre-construction work set to begin on stretches of I-17 ahead of major improvement project, ADOT officials say
ADOT officials say pre-construction work on a 23-mile stretch of I-17 north of Phoenix will get underway, ahead of a project that will widen the freeway, as well as adding flex lanes to it.
I-17 Improvement Project to kick off in 2022, aiming to reduce traffic congestion
The project includes widening 15 miles of the highway between Anthem and Black Canyon City and the creation of eight miles of flex lanes from Black Canyon City to Sunset Point.
Federal authorities searching for inmate who escaped from Phoenix prison
Officials say that Rosann Tercero, 36, was discovered missing at midnight on Oct. 26 from a satellite camp adjacent to the Federal Correctional Institution near Interstate 17 in Anthem.
Anthem man unscathed after truck drives over convertible; no citations issued for crash
A truck's tire narrowly missed driving over the driver's headrest of a convertible during a Phoenix-area crash on Saturday morning. Authorities say the driver was able to avoid serious injury and shared some words of warning.
I-17 North reopens north of Phoenix following deadly rollover crash
All northbound lanes of I-17 have reopened after a deadly rollover crash north of Phoenix prompted its closure for hours.
Black bear sighted in North Phoenix neighborhoods
The bear was spotted roaming the streets of Cave Creek and Anthem. Officials say it is not typical for a bear to come into the Valley, but it does happen on occasion.
Two unclaimed $100,000 winning Powerball tickets sold in Arizona
One of the winning tickets was sold at a Circle K in Anthem and the other was sold at a Speedway gas station in Show Low.
Seven injured, including 4 children, in multi-car crash on I-17 near Anthem
Multiple people were injured in a crash that blocked the I-17 northbound on Saturday.