Sandwiched between South Mountain and the Rio Salado, a large portion of urban south Phoenix sits in a higher-risk area for fire, according to mapping by the U.S Fire Administration and the US Forest Service.

South Phoenix, Wildland Urban Interface neighborhoods at heightened risk for wildfire impacts 

Much of urban south Phoenix, nestled between South Mountain and the Rio Salado, sits in a higher-risk fire zone according to federal mapping.

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JUST IN: Dillon Brooks is here in the Valley to stay! Brooks and the Suns have agreed to a three-year extension, keeping him in Phoenix!

Dillon Brooks to sign extension with Suns, becoming long-term piece

The Phoenix Suns and Dillon Brooks have agreed to a three-year, $73 million contract extension, reports ESPN’s Shams Charania.

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A federal judge has thrown out a lawsuit by Alex Murdaugh seeking $600,000 in legal fees from the former court clerk whose misconduct led his murder convictions to be overturned on appeal.

Federal judge won't make disgraced clerk pay Alex Murdaugh's $600,000 in legal fees for 1st trial

A federal judge has thrown out a lawsuit by Alex Murdaugh seeking $600,000 in legal fees by the former court clerk whose misconduct led his murder convictions to be overturned on appeal.

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Gilbert Police tell ABC15 they have a "strong theory" in the unsolved 2022 murder of 19-year-old Rachel Hansen. See our exclusive interview with investigators on the newest episode of Arizona Crime Uncovered. WATCH: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SRKAPmNzBeE 

Officers are targeting dangerous drivers during National Stop on Red Week as Arizona remains among the states with the highest rates of deadly red-light crashes.

WATCH: How police are stepping up for 'Stop on Red' week

Red-light crashes kill roughly three people every day nationwide, and Arizona has one of the country’s highest per-capita rates.

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Mayo Clinic in Phoenix has made it 14 straight years as the top hospital in Arizona, according to the annual ranking by U.S. News & World Report.

Mayo Clinic in Phoenix tops Arizona hospitals for 14th straight year

Mayo Clinic in Phoenix has made it 14 straight years as the top hospital in Arizona, according to the annual ranking by U.S. News & World Report.

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Scientists have captured images of the sun's surface in the finest detail yet, revealing a strange and dynamic facade.

New images of the sun show its surface in the finest detail yet

Scientists have captured images of the sun's surface in the finest detail yet, revealing a strange and dynamic facade.

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WWE’s 2027 Royal Rumble will be held in February 2027 at State Farm Stadium in Glendale.

WWE’s Royal Rumble comes to Arizona as part of multi-event deal

WWE’s 2027 Royal Rumble will be held in February 2027 at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, which is shaping up to be one of the busiest months ever for major sports events in the region.

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JUST IN: Tempe-based Dutch Bros. has filed court paperwork to buy 51 Salad and Go locations in Arizona and other states. The sale still requires approval from a federal bankruptcy judge before it can be finalized. https://tinyurl.com/yeyy9w66 

REWARD: The FBI has announced it's offering a reward in the cold case murder of 10-year-old Amberly Mendoza. She was found sexually assaulted and murdered in her Yuma bedroom in 1996. https://tinyurl.com/ysuehnac 

Homeland Security agents say they seized 100 weapons and more than 125,000 rounds of ammunition in Arizona as part of this case. They said they made arrests in both the U.S. and Mexico.

Marc Johnson had been in and out of homelessness for 40 years. A chance encounter with an ABC15 news story in 2024 changed everything.

From homeless to housed: How a news story changed one Phoenix man's life

Marc Johnson had been in and out of homelessness for 40 years. A chance encounter with an ABC15 news story in 2024 changed everything.

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For Scottsdale physical therapist and golf fitness professional Dan Swinscoe, an infection linked to the fungal spores found in desert soil led to years of medical challenges and lasting damage to his wrist. ABC15's Jordan Bontke spoke with him about his recovery.

REPORT: Governor Katie Hobbs is planning to choose Republican John Giles as her running mate in the upcoming election, a new report states.

A man charged with intentionally setting a wildfire that destroyed hundreds of buildings in Washington state was questioned by law enforcement during two fire investigations last year. https://tinyurl.com/4ssed8ej 

Chipotle Mexican Grill has removed jalapeños from some of its restaurants after determining the peppers could potentially be tied to a salmonella outbreak public health officials are investigating.

Chipotle pulls jalapeños as health officials investigate salmonella outbreak

Chipotle Mexican Grill said Tuesday that it had removed jalapeños from some of its restaurants after determining the peppers could potentially be tied to a salmonella outbreak public health officials are investigating.

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JUST IN: Popular Arizona salad chain announced on Tuesday they will be closing its doors after filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Salad And Go says it will serve its last customers on Wednesday August 5.

Tempe has submitted misdemeanor charges against ASU senior Eryn Bonner to Tempe City Court after the Maricopa County Attorney's Office declined felony charges in connection with a violent arrest on Mill Avenue last month. https://tinyurl.com/3fdf3by5 

Backpacks can be fashionable and functional, but they can also be too heavy — weighed down by digital devices, musical instruments, sports equipment and more. Some kids carry home a laptop or tablet and textbooks, too.

School backpack overload: Heavy bags can strain kids' bodies

Backpacks can be fashionable and functional, but they can also be too heavy — weighed down by digital devices, musical instruments, sports equipment and more. Some kids carry home a laptop or tablet and textbooks, too.

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An FBI agent stole more than $900,000 in cryptocurrency from accounts the agency was monitoring after he said he became frustrated by what he saw as government inaction over the misuse of crypto accounts.

FBI agent accused of stealing nearly $1 million in cryptocurrency

An FBI agent has been charged with stealing more than $900,000 in crypto from accounts his own agency was monitoring.

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People living in Mesa's Lehi community are praising city leaders after the city council recently voted to lower the speed limit in the area.

Mesa lowers speed limit in historic district to 30 mph after neighbors ask for help

People in Mesa’s historic Lehi community are celebrating after the city approved lowering posted speed limits from 35 miles per hour to 30.

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NEW TONIGHT: The man arrested for starting one of the Spokane, Washington area wildfires was previously convicted of manslaughter in Mesa.

Man convicted of manslaughter in AZ arrested for sparking one Spokane-area wildfire

Authorities say they’ve arrested a 37-year-old man with Arizona ties who is suspected of starting one of the devastating wildfires burning around Spokane, Washington.

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The number of new businesses moving to Glendale is adding up, and business owners and city leaders believe the momentum for the city is still growing.

Glendale is open for business: New restaurants, entertainment, and grocery giants are choosing the West Valley

Walk through downtown Glendale or drive along the West Valley's major corridors, and something is hard to miss: new businesses are arriving, and they are not slowing down.

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#BREAKING: Police were involved in a "critical incident" near Meridian and Elliot roads in Mesa.

Mesa police involved in 'critical incident' near Meridian and Elliot roads

Mesa police were involved in a "critical incident" on Monday evening. The reported incident took place near Meridian and Elliot roads.

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Those living across the street from a new data center under construction are raising concerns about potential impacts to the surrounding Ahwatukee community.

Ahwatukee neighbors calling for stronger regulations on data center under construction

Those living across the street from a new data center under construction are raising concerns about potential impacts to the surrounding Ahwatukee community.

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JUST IN: The D-backs have traded for St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Lars Nootbaar ahead of today's deadline. He is set to be a free agent after the 2027 season. STORY: https://tinyurl.com/38jatp62 

Twenty-five states, including Arizona, sued the Trump administration Monday over its latest tariffs, calling them a pretext for replacing import taxes the Supreme Court struck down in February.

Arizona, 24 other states sue Trump administration over latest tariffs, citing Supreme Court ruling

Twenty-five states sued the Trump administration Monday over its latest tariffs, calling them a pretext for replacing import taxes the Supreme Court struck down in February.

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If you want to know why the two Phoenix cops, who repeatedly beat and tasered an innocent deaf man with cerebral palsy, got their suspensions overturned... that’s a secret. https://tinyurl.com/bdh78vvy 

JUST IN: Police are searching for a driver who hit an officer while fleeing a traffic stop in west Phoenix earlier this evening.

Driver at large after hitting Phoenix police officer while fleeing traffic stop

Police are looking for a driver who hit one of their officers fleeing a traffic stop in west Phoenix on Sunday.

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For years, Cherie Norris has been carrying the load for a family of five. Now, the Valley grandmother who stepped in to raise her four grandchildren is getting a helping hand of her own.

WATCH: Valley woman raising four grandkids gets helping hand from community

For years, Cherie Norris has been carrying the load for a family of five. Now, the Valley grandmother who stepped in to raise her four grandchildren is getting a helping hand of her own.

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