Petito case renews call to spotlight missing people of color
Many families and advocates for missing people of color are glad the attention paid to Gabby Petito's disappearance has helped unearth clues that likely led to the tragic discovery of her body and they mourn with her family. But some also question why the public spotlight so important to finding missing people has left other cases shrouded in uncertainty.
Police investigating possible attempted abduction of 2 children in Prescott Valley
As the children were riding home, the girl saw a red station wagon following them. The driver then slowed down, asked the children if they needed a ride home, and asked them questions about their parents.
$40,000 goes missing from Camp Verde Little League fund
The Camp Verde Marshal's Office is searching for Jacquilynn Renee Hedges, who is a subject of interest in the investigation but has not been located.
Social media influencer stops in Arizona to surprise people with money for being honest
Social media influencer, Jimmy Darts, is spreading love and generosity to people across the nation, including in Arizona, by rewarding them for honesty.
Crash involving semi resulted in traffic delays on I-17 North
A crash near Sunset Point has blocked the right hand lane of northbound I-17 for some time on Sept. 3, according to ADOT officials.
Bureau of Indian Education issues vaccine mandate
The mandate covers more than 2,800 faculty and staff at 53 schools and dormitories operated directly by the U.S. Bureau of Education in states including Arizona, New Mexico and the Dakotas.
Monsoon storm making its way over Arizona once again
Rain began to fall across counties in Arizona on Wednesday and the Flood Control District of Maricopa County said it saw impressive rainfall totals already by the afternoon as rain is expected to continue through the night.
YCSO: Deputy took distressed hikers to safety by foot after helicopter failed
Officials with the Yavapai County Sheriff's Office say a rescue helicopter pilot took two hikers to safety by foot last week, after the helicopter failed during a rescue.
Northbound I-17 in Black Canyon City reopens after multi-car crash involving a semi-truck
Northbound I-17 lanes in Black Canyon City closed Saturday night after a crash involving a semi-truck but have since reopened.
Navajo Nation mandates COVID-19 vaccine for government workers
All Navajo Nation executive branch employees must be vaccinated by Sept. 29, President Jonathan Nez announced, hoping to help prevent the nation from becoming a hot spot again.
Traffic on I-17 near Black Canyon City begins to flow again, ADOT says
Drivers on I-17 near Black Canyon City saw traffic backed up for several miles on Sunday afternoon due to a crash, the Arizona Department of Transportation said.
More than 80,000 Arizonans to lose enhanced unemployment benefits in 2 weeks
87,467 Arizonans will lose federally enhanced unemployment benefits in two weeks when the program expires.
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.
Prescott Valley PD searching for 3 children accused of abusing kittens
Prescott Valley Police say a witness saw three boys hurting the kittens near a trailer park in the area of Hoffman and Spouse on Saturday afternoon.
School on Navajo Nation to stay remote after radon exposure
A return to in-person classes at a Navajo Nation school will be on hold indefinitely because of unknown radiation levels, likely caused by decades of uranium mining.
Former Navajo Nation President Kelsey Begaye dies at 70
Former Navajo Nation President Kelsey Begaye died of natural causes on Aug. 13, government officials said in a news release a day later. He died at the age of 70 in Flagstaff.
Yavapai County sheriff gets citation after drinking while boating
Yavapai County Sheriff David Rhodes said National Park Service officers issued him a misdemeanor alleging that he operated a boat while under the influence.
National Weather Service issues flash flood watch for Maricopa, Gila, and Yavapai counties
“The threat for flash flooding will increase across south-central Arizona through the weekend,” NWS tweeted.
Prescott Police investigating animal cruelty case after 2 kittens found beaten to death
An animal control supervisor responded to the school and found two dead kittens in the parking lot of the baseball fields and "appeared to have sustained blunt force trauma."