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A woman was killed after running a red light and colliding with another car. She has now been identified by police.
SUN LAKES, Ariz. — The woman who died after running a red light and colliding with another car has been identified by the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office. MCSO told 12News the crash happened at the intersection of East J Robson Boulevard and Riggs Road just before 2:45 p.m. on Friday.
Excessive heat warnings issued across Arizona as dangerously hot conditions persist
The National Weather Service has issued excessive heat warnings for Maricopa, Pima and Coconino counties through 8 p.m. Tuesday. Dangerously hot conditions were forecast across the state, with temperatures from 107 to 114 degrees in Pima County and 109 to 117 degrees in Maricopa County. Extremely hot temperatures were forecast to linger for most of the next week.
Maricopa County Recorder Richer attacks candidate Heap's document mishaps
PHOENIX — A candidate vying to be in charge of how the county processes and stores millions of records — property deeds, maps and voter registration files — has a history of not being able to keep track of his own records. Justin Heap is running in...
MCSO Detectives Arrest Suspect in Double Homicide Case
In a harrowing incident that unfolded in the early hours of June 25, 2024, Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) detectives arrested 60-year-old Robert McGrath in connection with the brutal murders of his wife, 53-year-old Marcia McGrath, and his mother-in-law, 77-year-old Thea Merlino. The double homicide has left the Sun City community in shock and mourning.
Heat, crackdown on illegal fireworks help reduce smoke after Fourth of July
Valley residents are experiencing less smoky air than usual following this year’s Independence Day celebrations. According to the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality, the amount of particulates in the air is at its fourth lowest for this holiday since 2010. Some cities sent out notices before the holiday, cracking...
Red-light runner dies after crashing in Sun Lakes
SUN LAKES, AZ (AZFamily) —The Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office says one woman is dead, and another remains hospitalized after a crash Friday afternoon in Sun Lakes. The crash happened at the intersection of EJ Robson Boulevard and Riggs Road just after 2:30 p.m. According to deputies, a 58-year-old...
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