Arizona Local News

Airport Worker’s Kindness Wows Traveler at Phoenix Sky Harbor

April 19, 2025

PHOENIX, Arizona — A passenger flying into Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport from Hawaii couldn’t stop raving about the amazing service they got from Julie F., an electric cart driver with Prospect Airport Services. The traveler, who flies weekly across the U.S. for work, said Julie’s kindness stood out like nothing they’d ever seen before, ... Read more

Rianna Tate’s Big Win: SRPMIC Star Heads to Fargo Nationals

April 10, 2025

SALT RIVER PIMA-MARICOPA INDIAN COMMUNITY, Arizona — The Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community is bursting with pride as 17-year-old Rianna Tate prepares to take on the 2025 Junior National Championships in Fargo, North Dakota, this July. Rianna, a talented MMA fighter and wrestler from the Community, earned her spot on Team Arizona by dominating the ... Read more

Arizona Game & Fish showcases wildlife in Photo Ark project

April 3, 2025

PHOENIX, Arizona — Arizona Game & Fish Department announced on April 2, 2025, that award-winning photographer Joel Sartore photographed three non-releasable animal ambassadors at their Wildlife Center in February for the National Geographic Society’s Photo Ark project. The initiative aims to document every species in zoos, aquariums, and wildlife sanctuaries, raising awareness and supporting conservation ... Read more

Chino Valley Police Department earns Lexipol Connect Gold award

April 2, 2025

CHINO VALLEY, Arizona — Chino Valley Police Department announced on April 1, 2025, that it has been recognized for excellence in policy management and training for the fourth consecutive year, earning the Lexipol Connect Gold award for 2024. Lexipol, a leading provider of public safety solutions, honored the department for its outstanding performance in policy ... Read more

Yavapai-Apache Nation opposes Phoenix VA flag removal

March 27, 2025

CAMP VERDE, Arizona — The Yavapai-Apache Nation, led by Chairwoman Tanya Lewis, called out the Phoenix VA Hospital on March 27, 2025, for removing 22 Arizona tribal flags from its Medical Center. Lewis slammed the move in a statement, saying it dishonors Native veterans who’ve sacrificed for over 200 years and undermines their sovereignty. The ... Read more

Phoenix airport worker saves elderly man from escalator fall

March 22, 2025

PHOENIX, Arizona — An elderly passenger took a tumble on an escalator at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, but equipment operator Chad H. sprang into action, halting the machine and averting a worse spill, according to a post from the airport about an hour ago at 5:23 p.m. PDT on March 21, 2025. The Phoenix ... Read more

Buckeye hazmat response to nitric acid leak

March 21, 2025

BUCKEYE, Arizona — Authorities responded to a nitric acid leak at the Thatcher Company facility on Rainbow Road on March 20, 2025, at 2:21 p.m., according to a statement from the City of Buckeye Fire Department posted two hours ago at 4:09 p.m. PDT. The Buckeye hazmat response involved approximately 3,500 gallons of nitric acid ... Read more

Flagstaff plane landing sparks emergency response

March 20, 2025

FLAGSTAFF, Arizona — Authorities in Coconino County responded to an emergency airplane landing near Interstate 40 and Buffalo Range Road on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at 10:44 a.m., according to a media release from Sheriff Bret Axlund posted two hours ago. The Flagstaff plane landing involved a single-engine aircraft piloted by a woman who safely ... Read more

Yuma speed enforcement nets 54 citations

March 19, 2025

YUMA, Arizona — Authorities with the Arizona Department of Public Safety conducted a speed enforcement detail in Yuma last Friday, March 14, 2025, resulting in 54 citations, according to a statement posted three hours ago on March 19, 2025. The operation by Highway Patrol District Four troopers targeted excessive speeding, with a Yuma speed enforcement ... Read more

Overdose rescue saves man near Casa Grande

March 18, 2025

CASA GRANDE, Arizona — A deputy in Pinal County revived a 65-year-old man during an overdose rescue near Casa Grande using naloxone, authorities reported Tuesday. The incident unfolded around 12:30 p.m. on March 10, 2025, spotlighting efforts to address opioid emergencies in the area. Responders received a call about the man in distress and arrived ... Read more