David Veenstra

An Arizona federal inmate has tacked nearly another year onto his stay behind bars after repeatedly exposing himself to prison staff, authorities said.

Extreme summer heat in the Grand Canyon's Inner Canyon has claimed the lives of three hikers in separate incidents over the past week, national park officials announced.

A fast-moving wildfire broke out in Oak Creek Canyon, growing to roughly 100 acres, forcing immediate evacuations and shutting down a highway.

Maricopa County Supervisor Thomas Galvin warns of "highly problematic," potentially criminal actions by Recorder Justin Heap's staff.

Additional resources arrived Saturday to fight the roughly 500-acre Pocket Fire, which forced evacuations and completely shut down State Route 89A between northern Sedona and Interstate 17.

An adult woman died after being struck by a vehicle while attempting to cross a Phoenix street mid-block on Friday night, authorities said.

Arizona State Parks and Trails supported $555 million in statewide economic activity, according to a University of Arizona Cooperative Extension study released this month.

Gov. Hobbs signed legislation that overhauls how Arizona law enforcement agencies track, publicize and search for missing and kidnapped children.

Former Arizona guard Brayden Burries was picked 10th overall, the highest a Wildcat has gone in the draft since 2022.

Former Arizona forward Koa Peat was taken in the first round of the 2026 NBA Draft on Tuesday night, validating his decision to remain in the draft.