Excessive Heat Warning issued for 10 Arizona counties

The counties under an Excessive Heat Warning on June 16 are Cochise, Coconino, Gila, Graham, Greenlee, Maricopa, Pinal, Pima, Santa Cruz, and Yavapai.

Arizona man convicted of stealing Social Security checks

A woman reported to authorities in May 2019 that her estranged father had taken several Social Security checks issued to her without her knowledge or permission.

Excessive Heat Warning issued for 12 Arizona counties

The counties included in the heat warning are Coconino, Graham, Gila, Greenlee, La Paz, Maricopa, Mohave, Pima, Pinal, Santa Cruz, Yavapai, and Yuma.

Arizona sheriff who operated boat drunk off probation early

Reports show Yavapai County Sheriff David Rhodes made at least three attempts to dock a boat while out at Lake Powell and damaged two other vessels in the process.

Northern Arizona man threatened to shoot ex-wife and police: YCSO

Deputies arrested a man accused of threatening to kill his ex-wife and law enforcement with a gun. The situation reportedly began when Kyle Bomgardner and his ex-wife had an argument over the best school for their child.

Baby found amongst drug stash at Yavapai County home: YCSO

Officials with the Yavapai County Sheriff's Office say they arrested two people after officers found an 18-month-old baby asleep inside a room with a drug stash. That stash reportedly contained about 500 fentanyl pills.

Suspect sought who vandalized Prescott Valley elementary school: Silent Witness
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Police are looking for a suspect who allegedly vandalized Coyote Springs Elementary School in Prescott Valley. Police said there was significant graffiti inside and outside the school. If you have any information, you're asked to call Silent Witness at 480-WITNESS.

13 year old threatened to 'shoot up' Prescott middle school, sheriff's office says

The Yavapai County Sheriff's Office says a bus driver for Prescott Mile High Middle School reported to school administrators that he heard a boy say he would “shoot up the school."

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.

Missing Mingus Mountain hiker found dead, his dog alive with him

A missing hiker was found dead, his dog alive and lying next to him, in rugged forest in north-central Arizona almost a week after reporting he was lost.

2 children OK after ATV crash kills woman: YCSO

Two children are OK, according to officials with the Yavapai County Sheriff's office, after an ATV crash that claimed the life of a Prescott woman.

Tribes credited with elevating vaccinations in rural Arizona

In a pandemic that has seen sharp divides between urban and rural vaccination rates nationwide, Arizona is the only state where rural vaccine rates outpaced more populated counties, the CDC says.

Fire restrictions for Arizona national forests begin May 5

Stage 1 fire restrictions for the Apache-Sitgreaves, Coconino, Kaibab, and Tonto National Forests begin at 8 a.m. The restrictions will also be in effect on the Williams and Tusayan districts of the Kaibab National Forest

Arizona troopers find fentanyl pills concealed inside unicorn backpack

Troopers found cocaine and 37.5 pounds of suspected fentanyl pills inside a unicorn backpack. A loaded AK-47-style pistol was also found in the car.

Yavapai County investigators looking into mysterious case involving possible gunshot victim

Officials with the Yavapai County Sheriff's Office say they are looking for the driver and passenger involved in a mysterious cased that involved a possible gunshot victim on April 26.

Prescott playground set on fire; arson investigation underway

No injuries were reported after a playground in Prescott was set on fire. Investigators said evidence of arson was found at the scene.