Monsoon 2023: Storm sparked South Mountain brush fire; thousands without power | Aug. 31

A powerful monsoon storm made its way through the Phoenix area on Aug. 31, bringing, rain, blowing dust, and high winds. Lightning even sparked fires on South Mountain.

Nightly Roundup: New details on SR 51 chaos; Pentagon to release more info on UFO

From what the U.S. Government has decided to do with some of their information on UFOs, to new details surrounding yesterday's freeway chaos, here's a look at some of our top stories.

Blake Masters to run again for U.S. Senate
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Republican Blake Master will try for a second time to unseat an Arizona senator. Last November, Masters lost to Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly, and next year, he'll try to unseat Independent Sen. Kyrsten Sinema. Pinal County Sheriff Mark Lamb is also running for the Republican nomination, while Congressman Ruben Gallego is running for the Democrats. Sinema has not officially announced her intentions for 2024. If she runs again, it will likely set up a three-way race for the Senate seat.

Coolidge man shot by police officer
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Police say officers were called to a home on the morning of Aug. 26 after someone called 911 saying that a man returned home from a bar with a wound on his shoulder. The 74-year-old man reportedly started making suicidal statements before pointing a gun at officers. An officer opened fire, hitting the man. The victim was flown to a Phoenix hospital. His current condition is unknown.

Arizona couple plants tree in memory of their son & protects it during severe monsoon

A father who lost his son after being born prematurely was seen on TikTok saving the tree he and his fiancé planted in memory of him during a severe monsoon ripping through San Tan Valley.

1 dead, 3 shot at Coolidge's Gallopin' Goose bar overnight

A shooting broke out at a Coolidge bar overnight, killing one person and injuring three others, police said.

Phoenix monsoon storms bring measurable rainfall, storm damage in San Tan Valley | Aug. 17

Thursday night's rain is official. The National Weather Service recorded 0.2" of rain at Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport just before 9 p.m., ending a 147-day streak without measurable rainfall.

New monsoon storm brought rain to East Valley
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People in parts of the Phoenix area got a taste of the monsoon once again on Aug. 17, when a storm brought rain and even hail to parts of the Far East Valley.

Growth prompts Queen Creek school expansion
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Queen Creek Unified School District has become Arizona's fastest-growing school district, and to accommodate the demand, teachers and students will see more construction taking place this school year. FOX 10's Lindsey Ragas reports.

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.

To mine or not to mine: Project that could bring enormous benefits to Arizona at the center of court battle

A small Arizona town that once had a thriving mining industry could soon be near the center of a mining project that some say has the potential to pump an estimated $1 billion into the Arizona economy over decades. However, the project is facing some stiff opposition over environmental and religious worries.

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.

San Tan Valley woman recounts time when she lived near Robert Oppenheimer

The movie Oppenheimer has been rather popular since its release, and it has led to a certain level of interest in the theoretical physicist's life and work. We recently sat down with a San Tan Valley woman who, while growing up, was Oppenheimer's neighbor.

Lightning strike sparks fire at a Maricopa tree farm

Lightning sparked a fire at a tree farm Sunday night in Maricopa and it continued into Monday.