Elgin Bridge Fire burns 4K acres southeast of Tucson
The Elgin Bridge Fire sparked on May 23 and has burned 4,000 acres with no containment. No evacuations have been ordered for the fire, which is burning in Santa Cruz County. Over 200 personnel have been assigned to fire the fire.
Heightened Arizona wildfire threat prompts stricter forest restrictions
Along with restricting campfires and smoking, the forests’ heightened restrictions prohibit or impose limits on activities such as shooting, welding, using chain saws, running generators and driving motor vehicles off roads.
San Rafael Fire: Wildfire burning in southern Arizona now fully contained
The San Rafael Fire has burned 11,620 acres of land so far with 100% containment.
Only 3 women are on Arizona's death row: Who are they and what were they sentenced to death for?
Currently, an overwhelming majority of the people in Arizona's death row are men, with only three women amongst them. Here's what you should know about the women who have been sentenced to death in Arizona, and what they did that led to them being sentenced to death.
36 pounds of fentanyl seized during traffic stop in Marana; suspect arrested
The driver of the Volkswagon, 26-year-old Erick A. Jimenez of Rio Rico, was arrested and booked into Pima County Jail.
Nogales man who died in 2016 identified as murder suspect in Washington cold case
Last month, Kitsap County detectives worked with a DNA lab and used “forensic genome sequencing” to identify a suspect: Douglas Keith Krohne.
Arizona CBP arrest Mexican national carrying $85K worth of fentanyl pills
U.S. Customs and Border Protection Officers have arrested a Mexican national who was allegedly attempting to smuggle $85,000 worth of fentanyl pills.
Suspect in Nogales homicide is arrested after a police chase
Nogales Police said 42-year-old Gustavo Aguilar Chavez was taken into custody Tuesday.
Arizona CBP officers find over 3,000 pounds of meth hidden inside auto parts shipment
U.S Customs and Border Protection officers at the Port of Nogales arrested a man in connection to a record-breaking seizure of methamphetamine in Arizona.
Officials approve corridor in southern, central Arizona for part of proposed new I-11
The chosen corridor that would link Las Vegas and Arizona stretches 280 miles northward from the U.S. Mexico border to Wickenburg while skirting metro Phoenix’s west side.
Tucson Border Patrol agents seize more than 50 pounds of fentanyl hidden in truck bed
Agents were working at the Interstate 19 checkpoint near Amado, Arizona when a K-9 alerted them as truck was passing through.
LIST: Arizona school districts with mask requirements
The 2021-2022 school year has begun and some districts in Arizona are requiring face coverings to be worn in the classroom. Check to see the mask policies for your child's school.
Teenage boy dies after being swept away in Arizona canyon
The Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office says a teenage boy died but another one was rescued after rushing water swept them both away in a canyon near Rio Rico.
Flash Flood Watch in effect for 13 Arizona counties; monsoon storms flood the Valley
A large portion of Arizona, including all of the Phoenix area, will be under a Flash Flood Watch starting July 22 until July 25.
NWS: Excessive Heat Warning issued for 14 Arizona counties
Phoenix saw a record-breaking high of 118°F on Thursday.
Gov. Ducey visits Nogales for grand opening of cooler facility
Arizona Governor Doug Ducey is visiting Nogales on Wednesday for the grand opening of a 60,000 square foot cooler facility. Ducey said he wants to highlight the state's trade partnership with Mexico. He is also scheduled to participate in a roundtable discussion on the economy.
Arizona AG sues former sheriff over overtime pay scheme
The Arizona attorney general is suing a former sheriff in southern Arizona for overpaying his deputies.
Car crash kills Nogales police officer along I-19
Nogales Police officials say one of their officers has died, following a crash along I-19.
Nogales police officer hospitalized after being struck by vehicle on I-19 near Mariposa
NPD says an off-duty officer was hit on I-19 while he was outside of his vehicle. DPS says it's not known if impairment was a factor.
Auditors: Former Southern Arizona sheriff may have violated laws with unworked OT
Officials with the Arizona Auditor General’s Office say Tony Estrada and a former top aide may have violated state laws governing the use of public money and the solicitation of fraud.