'Seusspicious-looking' passenger causes HOV driver to be cited

A “Seusspicious-looking” passenger was caught in the HOV lane on I-10 in the Phoenix area and authorities are warning inflatable holiday decorations don't count as another person.

‘Offensive name’ changed of popular Grand Canyon hiking spot

The name change honors the cultural tribal significance of the location, which is a popular, much-needed stopping point for day hikers.

2022 Election: Hobbs wins Arizona governor’s race, flipping state for Dems

Democrat Katie Hobbs was elected Arizona governor on Monday, defeating an ally of Donald Trump who falsely claimed the 2020 election was rigged and refused to say she would accept the results of her race this year.

Judge orders armed groups away from Arizona ballot drop boxes

The order comes after complaints that people wearing masks and carrying guns were intimidating Arizona voters.

Arizona professor shot, killed by former student grew up in Maryland

A man is in custody after he allegedly shot and killed a University of Arizona professor at the main Tucson campus Wednesday afternoon.

Dixon Butts? Candidate endorsed by 'your mother'? Joke Arizona political signs catching people's attention

It's campaign season, and that means political signs are being put up along some major intersections. In between political signs for the various candidates, however, are signs that are being put up as practical jokes.

Thousands of 'rainbow fentanyl' pills seized as authorities warn of possible new 'trend' targeting kids

Customs and Border Protection agents in Arizona seized more than 15,000 fentanyl pills that were strapped to a person's legs on Wednesday, and one official says that it could be the start of a trend targeting younger people.

Woman holding onto stop sign rescued during flooding in Arizona

A construction crew spotted the 42-year-old woman in a running wash in Golden Valley. “[She was] holding onto a sign post in rushing water up to her waist,” the department said.

Woman dies after being caught in Colorado River current in Grand Canyon, officials say

Sheetal Patel, who lived in Chattanooga, Tennessee, but was originally from Chicago, had hiked into the canyon for the start of a multi-day river trip, officials said.

Arizona man accused of DUI had Gila monster in his car: police

The Gila monster was turned over to the Arizona Game and Fish Department, who say they will charge Denney because it is illegal in Arizona to own or sell a Gila monster without a permit.