Hiker suffers deadly rattlesnake bite; Glendale veteran survives hit-and-run l Nightly Roundup
A hiker made a fatal mistake when encountering a venomous snake; residents living in a historic Valley neighborhood want to be exempt from a new state housing law; a veteran is still recovering after being struck by a hit-and-run driver at an intersection; and more - here's a look at some of your top stories on FOX10Phoenix.com for Saturday, August 16, 2025.
A hiker made a fatal mistake when encountering a venomous snake; residents living in a historic Valley neighborhood want to be exempt from a new state housing law; a veteran is still recovering after being struck by a hit-and-run driver at an intersection; and more - here's a look at some of your top stories on FOX10Phoenix.com for Saturday, August 16, 2025.
Scottsdale drug bust: Cocaine, ketamine, meth seized; 2 arrested
Two men were arrested after thousands of dollars worth of illegal drugs were seized following a months-long investigation in Scottsdale.
Two men were arrested after thousands of dollars worth of illegal drugs were seized following a months-long investigation in Scottsdale.
Arizona weather forecast: Highs in the low-100s this weekend in Phoenix
You can expect mostly sunny and dry conditions on Saturday in the Valley.
You can expect mostly sunny and dry conditions on Saturday in the Valley.
1 hurt, 2 detained in Phoenix shooting
A man is expected to survive after being shot on Aug. 16 near 38th Avenue and Fillmore Street. Police say two people at the scene were detained.
A man is expected to survive after being shot on Aug. 16 near 38th Avenue and Fillmore Street. Police say two people at the scene were detained.
17-year-old shot, killed at Avondale cul-de-sac
Nathan Smith was found shot and killed, but two months later, no arrests have been made, but police hope the community can help bring whoever was responsible to justice.
Nathan Smith was found shot and killed, but two months later, no arrests have been made, but police hope the community can help bring whoever was responsible to justice.
Dentists for Special Needs partners with GiGi's Playhouse for service day
A Valley dentist office spent the day helping families, just like they do every day. Except on this day, it was free. FOX 10's Nicole Krasean reports.
A Valley dentist office spent the day helping families, just like they do every day. Except on this day, it was free. FOX 10's Nicole Krasean reports.
Glendale veteran still recovering from injuries sustained in hit-and-run
A Valley veteran who served multiple tours in Afghanistan is lucky to be alive months after surviving a hit-and-run near 51st and Peoria Avenues that was caught on camera. Police need your help because, so far, no arrests have been made.
A Valley veteran who served multiple tours in Afghanistan is lucky to be alive months after surviving a hit-and-run near 51st and Peoria Avenues that was caught on camera. Police need your help because, so far, no arrests have been made.
Valley dentist helps families for free
A Valley dentist office spent the day helping families, just like they do every day. Except on this day, it was free. FOX 10's Nicole Krasean reports.
A Valley dentist office spent the day helping families, just like they do every day. Except on this day, it was free. FOX 10's Nicole Krasean reports.
Man allegedly damaged Valley synagogue
Kevin Pyles is accused of making threats towards a Valley synagogue and damaging it. He's been jailed on a $250,000 bond.
Kevin Pyles is accused of making threats towards a Valley synagogue and damaging it. He's been jailed on a $250,000 bond.
Glendale hit-and-run driver still on the loose
A Valley veteran who served multiple tours in Afghanistan is lucky to be alive months after surviving a hit-and-run near 51st and Peoria Avenues that was caught on camera. Police need your help because, so far, no arrests have been made. FOX 10's Taylor Wirtz reports.
A Valley veteran who served multiple tours in Afghanistan is lucky to be alive months after surviving a hit-and-run near 51st and Peoria Avenues that was caught on camera. Police need your help because, so far, no arrests have been made. FOX 10's Taylor Wirtz reports.
Hit-and-run caught on camera | FOX 10 Talks
Anchor Brian Webb and Executive Producer Trenton Hooker go beyond the day's stories to dig into the journalism. Glendale Police are still searching for a hit-and-run suspect who struck a pedestrian more than six months later. The victim shares his difficult path toward recovery and the search for justice. Plus, thieves make off with $2 million dollars worth of goods in a brazen heist lasting two minutes.
Anchor Brian Webb and Executive Producer Trenton Hooker go beyond the day's stories to dig into the journalism. Glendale Police are still searching for a hit-and-run suspect who struck a pedestrian more than six months later. The victim shares his difficult path toward recovery and the search for justice. Plus, thieves make off with $2 million dollars worth of goods in a brazen heist lasting two minutes.
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AZ court rules funding method for school maintenance, repair unconstitutional
The lawsuit, which was filed in 2017 by a number of education groups and school districts, alleged that lawmakers failed to spend billions of dollars on critical infrastructure repairs and maintenance.
The lawsuit, which was filed in 2017 by a number of education groups and school districts, alleged that lawmakers failed to spend billions of dollars on critical infrastructure repairs and maintenance.
ASU Football Preview | FOX 10 Talks Sports
We're two weeks away from the start of ASU football season, how good can this year's team be? And what players are standing out during fall camp? Join FOX 10 Sports Reporters Robby Baker & Blake Niemann to get their take!
We're two weeks away from the start of ASU football season, how good can this year's team be? And what players are standing out during fall camp? Join FOX 10 Sports Reporters Robby Baker & Blake Niemann to get their take!
Monsoon: Overnight storm left some damage in parts of the Phoenix area
“Disastrous, you know? Like, a tornado came through," said one Scottsdale man, after the storm left some damage in his neighborhood.
“Disastrous, you know? Like, a tornado came through," said one Scottsdale man, after the storm left some damage in his neighborhood.
Historic Phoenix neighborhood asks for exemption from new AZ housing law
People living in a historic district near Downtown Phoenix are asking for an exemption from a new state housing law, as they are worried the new law could take away what they’ve worked hard to preserve.
People living in a historic district near Downtown Phoenix are asking for an exemption from a new state housing law, as they are worried the new law could take away what they’ve worked hard to preserve.
Lawsuit against Grand Canyon University dismissed
The Federal Trade Commission has voted to dismiss a case against Grand Canyon University. The FTC had previously accused the university of deceiving prospective doctoral students about cost and course requirements, and about being a non-profit.
The Federal Trade Commission has voted to dismiss a case against Grand Canyon University. The FTC had previously accused the university of deceiving prospective doctoral students about cost and course requirements, and about being a non-profit.
AZ neighborhood asks for housing law exemption
A recent assessment shows Phoenix has a shortage of about 59,000 housing units, but efforts to solve that are at odds with some, as a historic neighborhood near Downtown Phoenix asks for an exemption from a new housing law that is set to take effect in January. FOX 10's Taylor Wirtz reports.
A recent assessment shows Phoenix has a shortage of about 59,000 housing units, but efforts to solve that are at odds with some, as a historic neighborhood near Downtown Phoenix asks for an exemption from a new housing law that is set to take effect in January. FOX 10's Taylor Wirtz reports.
Monsoon: Roofing companies inundated with calls
Thursday night's monsoon storm caused some trees to fall over, and in some cases, the toppled trees caused damage to roofs. Now, roofing companies are getting inundated with phone calls. FOX 10's Lindsey Ragas has more on what homeowners need to know.
Thursday night's monsoon storm caused some trees to fall over, and in some cases, the toppled trees caused damage to roofs. Now, roofing companies are getting inundated with phone calls. FOX 10's Lindsey Ragas has more on what homeowners need to know.
PCSD using AI to create image of unknown man they are trying to identify
“This is the first we've used it. I don't know that anybody's done this,” said Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos.
“This is the first we've used it. I don't know that anybody's done this,” said Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos.