Arizona

A 76-year-old Phoenix man was beaten with a hard hat over a $50 electric bill. After he died from his injuries, police tracked his roommate to Flagstaff.

A pilot was killed Tuesday night when a Piper PA-28 crashed shortly after taking off from Chandler Municipal Airport. Now, NTSB officials are looking into what happened. FOX 10's Taylor Wirtz reports.

Harry Mitchell, who served as the Mayor of Tempe in the late 70s to the early 90s and also represented Arizona in Congress, has died. News of Mitchell's death was announced by his son, Mark.

As a new school year begins, local officers are making sure kids have the tools they need for the classroom. FOX 10's Annalisa Pardo reports.

Comedian George Lopez spoke about his upcoming stand-up performance in Flagstaff, Arizona, scheduled for Saturday, August 1st. Lopez discussed his goal of performing in every city across Arizona and shared humor about how his observational comedy stems from his childhood experiences. During the interview, Lopez shared stories about being raised by his grandmother and how early suppression pushed him to express his humor. He offered advice to young aspiring comedians, emphasizing that creativity should be encouraged in children while cautioning that success in comedy requires patience and dedication rather than chasing overnight fame. Reflecting on his career longevity, Lopez revealed that his work ethic was shaped during the 1980s and 1990s when he would arrive at work at 4:30 a.m. to focus on his craft while others were sleeping. He also jokingly recounted being mistaken for musician Carlos Santana while traveling in Texas.

A portion of State Route 51 is reduced to two lanes between Highland Avenue and Camelback Road for the next seven weeks. FOX 10's Megan Spector has more on what drivers can expect, and which alternative routes to take to avoid those heavy backups.

Where sweet treats are made with passion, FOX 10 Photojournalist Levi Pettigrew takes us to meet owner Jay Levine of San Francisco Chocolate Company to learn how he's making Arizona a little sweeter.

FOX 10's Erica Horvatin has the details on our hot weather, dropping humidity levels and when we could see some rain again.

Oscar-winning Disney animator Glen Keane was airlifted off Mummy Mountain at age 72 after getting off trail. FOX 10 spoke with Keane following the daring helicopter rescue.

An attorney representing the mother of 10-year-old Rebekah Baptiste alleges DCS had 19 opportunities to save the young girl from deadly abuse.

The Cardinals turn up the intensity at training camp; the Diamondbacks keep winning despite another bullpen scare, and ASU football is officially back in the spotlight.

Dr. Anthony Fauci was grilled with questions surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic in a hearing on Capitol Hill. Plus, comedy legend George Lopez joins us ahead of his performance at Pepsi Amphitheater in Flagstaff. Weather expert Ashley Loaeza has the latest forecast, including what to expect from monsoon activity and where storms could bring rain across the state. And, a brain health expert discusses the relationship between Arizona's scorching summer temperatures and aggressive driving.