The Local Sunset ·
Flash floods close Arizona highways
A Sunday rainstorm caused flash floods and rockfalls, leading Arizona to close several highways.
GMNA Hyper-Local
Phoenix
1 daily broadcast · local time 4:00 PM
- The Local Sunset6 PM
Phoenix stories
Everything our newsroom filed, newest first.
The Local Sunset ·
Man Rescued After Overnight Tree Climb at Tempe Lake
Authorities rescued an unidentified man who spent the night hanging from a tree at Tempe Town Lake. The lake is a well‑known recreation spot in the Phoenix…
The Local Sunset ·
Two 18-Year-Old Women Killed in Mesa Pedestrian Crash
Two 18-year-old women were killed in a pedestrian crash on North Center Street in Mesa, with police citing dark, rainy conditions that hampered driver…
The Local Sunset ·
Man Killed in Maryvale Car Collision
A man died after being hit by a car in Maryvale, Phoenix, on Monday morning.
The Local Sunset ·
Sunny Calm Forecast Brings 70‑Degree Highs to Phoenix
Phoenix is set for sunny, calm weather with highs in the 70s, after a period of volatile early‑month conditions.
The Local Sunset ·
Donkey Therapy Founder Honored by Family Surprise Squad
A Cave Creek nonprofit founder was honored on Nov. 2, 2026, for her extensive daily work providing donkey‑assisted therapy to Phoenix residents.
The Local Sunset ·
Teen Killed in Halloween Party Shooting in Phoenix
An 18-year-old was shot dead at a Halloween party in Phoenix on Oct. 31, 2026, after police responded to gunshot reports at 15th Avenue and Filmore Street.
The Local Sunset ·
Maricopa County Officials Preview Midterm Election Operations
Maricopa County election officials and federal monitors held a news conference on November 2 to outline preparations and assure a smooth Election Day for the…
The Local Sunset ·
Driver Killed in Phoenix Bus Stop Crash
A driver was killed when his car hit a bus stop in Phoenix; police confirmed the crash but have not released details on its cause.
The Local Sunset ·
Flood warning remains active for Maricopa County until Nov. 7
A flood warning issued by the National Weather Service continues for Maricopa County until the afternoon of Nov. 7, 2026, because of possible flooding.
The Local Sunset ·
Two Shooting Suspects Arrested Near Mexico Border
Police arrested a male and female suspect near the Mexico border on Nov. 2, 2026, in connection with a fatal Phoenix shooting, ending a manhunt for the duo.
The Local Sunset ·
Phoenix Symphony Leaders Meet to Plan After Season Suspension
Phoenix Symphony leaders and the musicians union met on Nov. 2 to plan the future after the season was suspended earlier in the year.
The Local Sunset ·
Bisbee Artist Helps Naco Children Paint Border Wall Murals
A Bisbee artist is guiding Naco children in painting murals on the border wall to foster art education and add color to the structure.
The Local Sunset ·
Arizona Animal Welfare League Hosts Halloween Walk at Tempe Beach Park
The Arizona Animal Welfare League held its annual Halloween walk at Tempe Beach Park on Oct. 31, 2026, raising funds for animal rescue and care programs.
The Local Sunset ·
Scottsdale Streets Reopened After Friday Night Flooding
Scottsdale reopened streets that were closed due to flash flooding caused by heavy Friday night storms.
The Local Sunset ·
Man Rescued After Falling Into Phoenix Backyard Sinkhole
A man was rescued after falling into a backyard sinkhole in Phoenix on Sunday afternoon, an event linked to the region's sudden sinkhole formation.
The Local Sunset ·
Three Children Hospitalized After Halloween Crash in Mesa
Three children were hit by a vehicle on Halloween in Mesa and were hospitalized with serious injuries, according to the Mesa Fire Department.
The Local Sunset ·
Man critically injured after ladder fall onto Phoenix roof
A man suffered a severe fall from a ladder onto a north Phoenix apartment roof on November 1, 2026, and was taken to the hospital in critical condition.
The Local Sunset ·
Sheriff's Detectives Probe Death at Guadalupe Intersection
Maricopa County sheriff detectives are investigating a suspicious death reported on November 1 at the Avenida Del Yaqui and Calle Guadalupe intersection in…
The Local Sunset ·
Heavy Rain Triggers Flooding and Evacuations in Phoenix
Heavy rain and thunderstorms in Phoenix caused flooding and prompted evacuations, with a Weather Impact Alert remaining active across the state.
The Local Sunset ·
Heavy Rain Cancels Phoenix’s Dia de los Muertos and State Fair
Heavy rain in Arizona caused the Dia de los Muertos festival and the Arizona State Fair in Phoenix to be cancelled or postponed on Sunday.
The Local Sunset ·
Phoenix Kids Trick-or-Treat in Rain on Halloween
Kids in Phoenix trick‑or‑treated on Halloween despite rain, with resident Andrew Christiansen observing the wet conditions.
The Local Sunset ·
Man critically injured in Halloween party shooting
A man was critically injured in an alleged shooting at a Halloween party near 15th Avenue and Filmore Street on Oct. 31, 2026, prompting a police response.
The Local Sunset ·
Northbound I-17 Closed at I-10 Split After Crash
Northbound I-17 stays closed at the I-10 split in central Phoenix after a serious crash, with no reopening time announced.