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Weekend wrap-up: Here are the biggest Phoenix news stories from July 26-28
PHOENIX — From a Colorado judge halting Kroger’s acquisition of Albertsons to investigation of a roof collapsing beneath a commercial worker, here are some of the Valley’s top news stories from July 26-28. The $24.6 billion plan for Fry’s Food Stores parent Kroger Co. to acquire rival Albertsons — and sell off scores of Arizona grocery stores — has run into a major hurdle.
Southbound State Route 87 closed north of Fountain Hills due to Sand Stone Fire
PHOENIX — The southbound lanes of State Route 87 remained closed Monday morning northwest of the Valley due to the Sand Stone Fire, authorities said. The highway was closed from State Route 188 to Bush Highway on the route from Payson to Fountain Hills on Sunday afternoon. The Arizona...
Missing worker under collapsed roof located, Phoenix Fire believes
PHOENIX — The Phoenix Fire Department said on Saturday rescue crews identified a victim believed to be the employee who went missing after the roof at the commercial building he worked at collapsed during storms on Wednesday night. Phoenix Fire Capt. Todd Keller said during a press conference the...
Northbound lanes of I-17 reopen after crash near Munds Park
PHOENIX — The northbound lanes of Interstate 17 were reopened Saturday evening after a crash near Munds Park, the Arizona Department of Transportation said. The crash was at milepost 308, south of Munds Park where I-17 reaches Flagstaff to the north. The lanes were reopened at 5:15 p.m., according to ADOT.
50-foot sculpture at Scottsdale roundabout added to city’s public art collection
PHOENIX — The City of Scottsdale this week unveiled a 50-foot steel sculpture at a roundabout in north Scottsdale. The artwork, created by internationally-recognized artist Phillip K. Smith III, is a painted steel sculpture located within the traffic circle at the intersection of Raintree Drive and Hayden Road. Named...
What to expect in Arizona’s competitive state primaries
WASHINGTON (AP) — Arizona is already expected to play a critical role in the White House race as it did in 2020, but Tuesday’s state primaries will set the stage for competitive contests that could determine control of the closely divided U.S. Senate, U.S. House and both chambers of the state legislature.
Suspect flees scene after deadly shooting in Phoenix’s Maryvale neighborhood
PHOENIX — Police are on the lookout for a man who fled the scene after a deadly shooting in west Phoenix, authorities said Friday. Officers responded to a shooting call near 48th Avenue and McDowell Road in the city’s Maryvale neighborhood around 9:55 a.m. Wednesday, according to the Phoenix Police Department.
Here’s how to organize your yard care
Our yards, including our gardens, play a large role in establishing and supporting our quality of life. We have, with the help of many of our Rosie on the House Certified Partners, developed some recommendations for those of us who like to care for our yards and gardens ourselves. Tools.
Arizona man recently sentenced in federal child sexual abuse material case
PHOENIX – An Arizona man was recently sentenced to 42 months in prison for distributing child sexual abuse material, authorities announced Thursday. Tucson’s Enrique Adrian Yanez, 36, of will have to register as a sex offender after he serves his time, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Arizona.
Crews work to restore power in metro Phoenix a day after storms caused outages
PHOENIX – Utility crews worked to restore electricity through the day Thursday after storms caused power outages across the region the previous night. “We had some storms that developed in the northwest metro and then they descended southward toward central Phoenix and then eventually out into western areas like Buckeye,” Alex Young of the National Weather Service (NWS) in Phoenix told KTAR News 92.3 FM Thursday morning.
Silver Alert issued for 59-year-old Phoenix woman
PHOENIX — Authorities issued a silver alert for a 59-year-old woman who went missing in Phoenix on Wednesday morning. The Phoenix Police Department said Sherry Wilson was last seen at about 10:30 a.m. near 10th Street and Jefferson Street. She was reportedly walking away from a medical clinic when...
Member of an Arizona tribe is accused of starting Watch Fire that destroyed 21 homes on reservation
SAN CARLOS APACHE INDIAN RESERVATION, Ariz. (AP) — A member of the San Carlos Apache tribe is accused of starting a recent wildfire that destroyed 21 homes and burned 3.3 square miles on the southeastern Arizona reservation, authorities said Wednesday. Keanu Dude, 22, was arrested Tuesday by tribal police...
President Joe Biden uses Oval Office address to explain his decision to quit 2024 race
WASHINGTON (AP) — Insisting that “the defense of democracy is more important than any title,” President Joe Biden on Wednesday will explain in an Oval Office address his decision to drop his bid for reelection and to throw his support behind Vice President Kamala Harris. The address...
Monday breaks the record for the hottest ever day on Earth
Monday was recorded as the hottest day ever globally, beating a record set the day before, as countries around the world from Japan to Bolivia to the United States continue to feel the heat, according to the European climate change service. Provisional satellite data published by Copernicus on Wednesday showed...
Phoenix boy gets third place in North American Lego contest
PHOENIX — Most artists who want to celebrate the unique Arizona landscape use mediums like paints, mosaics or spray-painted murals. However, for 8-year-old Tobias Camen, Legos are the perfect way to recreate the Sonoran Desert. Tobias, who is from Phoenix, won national recognition for his creativity with Lego sets...
Eastbound Loop 202 closed due to crash near Desert Foothills Parkway
PHOENIX — The eastbound lanes of Loop 202 South Mountain Freeway closed Monday evening at Desert Foothills Parkway due to a crash, authorities said. The Arizona Department of Transportation said the crash occurred at approximately 7:01 p.m. Motorists should expect delays and take an alternative route to their destination.
Secret Service director, grilled by lawmakers on the Trump assassination attempt, says ‘we failed’
WASHINGTON (AP) — Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle said Monday that her agency failed in its mission to protect former President Donald Trump, as lawmakers of both major political parties demanded during a highly contentious congressional hearing that she resign over security failures that allowed a gunman to scale a roof and open fire at a campaign rally.
Scottsdale restaurant Etta to close temporarily after sale
PHOENIX — Etta, the Italian-inspired neighborhood restaurant in Scottsdale Quarter, is temporarily closing for renovations beginning Monday. The eatery will reopen under new ownership in September, but still keep the same name. The restaurant near Scottsdale Road and Greenway-Hayden Loop will be open for lunch and dinner each day...
Democrats promise ‘orderly process’ to replace Biden, where Harris is favored but questions remain
WASHINGTON (AP) — Shortly after President Joe Biden announced Sunday that he would drop his reelection campaign, Democratic National Committee Chair Jaime Harrison had a message: There would be no automatic coronation for his replacement. “In the coming days, the party will undertake a transparent and orderly process to...
Kelly endorses Harris for Democratic ticket, Arizona reacts to Biden withdrawing from 2024 race
PHOENIX — President Joe Biden announced Sunday that he will not seek reelection after his first term as commander in chief ends in January 2025. Biden steps aside in the wake of a growing number of Democratic lawmakers and representatives calling for him to make way for another candidate.
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