The Local Sunset ·
Arizona Father Indicted for Forging ESA Fund Receipts
An Arizona father was charged with forging receipts to illegally obtain Education Savings Account funds, part of a broader effort to curb fraud in the program.
GMNA Hyper-Local
Phoenix
1 daily broadcast · local time 4:57 PM
- The Local Sunset6 PM
Phoenix stories
Everything our newsroom filed, newest first.
The Local Sunset ·
Federal Investigation Opened After Suspicious Letters Sent to Arizona Congress Members
A federal investigation began after three Arizona members of Congress received suspicious letters, raising intimidation concerns before the November 2026…
The Local Sunset ·
Pedestrian Hit Leads to Second Crash, Glendale Road Closed
A pedestrian was hit at 4:30 a.m. on Northern and Grand avenues, causing a second crash and leading officials to shut the road.
The Local Sunset ·
Woman Fled Crash, Then Drove Wrong Way in Mesa, Police Say
A woman fled a crash in Mesa and subsequently drove the wrong way, with a .263 blood‑alcohol level, according to Arizona DPS.
The Local Sunset ·
Two Arrested After Crash Through Scottsdale Airport Gate
Two suspects crashed a vehicle through a locked gate at Scottsdale Airport, hit an empty plane and were arrested after fleeing on foot; police said they were…
The Local Sunset ·
Scottsdale Race Could Flip Arizona House Control
The election for two seats in a Scottsdale district could determine whether Democrats end the Republican majority in the Arizona House, a streak that began in…
The Local Sunset ·
Four Arrested After Mesa Gang Shooting
Four individuals, including a teen, were arrested after a gang shooting in Mesa on Oct. 19, linked to a prior shooting on Sept. 22.
The Local Sunset ·
Doctors Issue Fall Vaccine Guidance Amid Rising Flu, RSV Cases
Doctors in Maricopa County issued fall vaccination recommendations in response to a rise in flu and RSV cases. County health officials have reported a surge in…
The Local Sunset ·
Breast Cancer Survivor to Volunteer at Phoenix Walk on Oct. 24
Stephanie Stockmar, a breast cancer survivor, will volunteer at Phoenix’s Making Strides walk on Oct. 24, sharing her story to motivate walkers and donors. The…
The Local Sunset ·
Four Arrested After Road‑Rage Shooting in Mesa’s East Valley
Four arrests followed a road‑rage shooting in Mesa’s East Valley, where one driver was injured and drove himself to the hospital.
The Local Sunset ·
Phoenix Forecast Tops 91°F Before Mid‑Week Storms
Phoenix is expected to reach 91°F before rain and severe storms arrive later in the week.
The Local Sunset ·
Historic Coronado Motel Razed in Downtown Phoenix
The nearly century‑old Coronado Motel in downtown Phoenix was torn down on Oct. 19 as part of downtown redevelopment.
The Local Sunset ·
Tolleson Police Shoot Man Brandishing Knife in Hotel Lobby
On October 18, 2026, Tolleson police shot an unidentified man brandishing a knife in a hotel lobby, and he was hospitalized.
The Local Sunset ·
Teen Found Dead After Loop 101 Shooting
Police responded to a shooting on Loop 101 near Chaparral Road on Oct. 16, 2026 and found a 16-year-old dead inside a vehicle.
The Local Sunset ·
Fans Drenched by Ceiling Leak at Phoenix Raceway
A ceiling leak at Phoenix International Raceway on October 18, 2026, soaked fans in the grandstands during a race.
The Local Sunset ·
Woman Stabbed Near Laveen Bus Stop Dies
A woman discovered with stab wounds near a Laveen bus stop on Oct. 17 later died, according to authorities.
The Local Sunset ·
One Injured in Loop 101 Two‑Vehicle Crash
One person was injured in a two‑vehicle crash on Loop 101 near Glendale Avenue, resulting in a traffic backup. The incident occurred on Oct. 18, 2026.
The Local Sunset ·
Woman Hospitalized After Cactus Falls on Her Head
A woman was hit by a falling cactus while hiking on a Scottsdale trail on Oct. 17 and was transported to a trauma center; such incidents occur when large…
The Local Sunset ·
Light Rain Expected in Phoenix Sunday
Light rain is expected across Phoenix on Sunday as a regional weather shift brings moisture, followed by cooler temperatures later in the week.
The Local Sunset ·
Hunkapi Farms Starts Free Horse Therapy for Scottsdale First Responders
Hunkapi Farms launched a free six‑week horse‑based therapy program in Scottsdale to help first responders cope with job‑related stress.
The Local Sunset ·
Cool, Cloudy Saturday Brings 80°F High in Phoenix
Saturday’s weather in Phoenix was cooler and cloudier than usual, reaching 80°F, about 9°F below the average, as fall begins to take hold.
The Local Sunset ·
Brush Fire on Loop 202 Contained
Fire crews contained a brush fire on Loop 202 after it was spotted by highway cameras on October 18, 2026.
The Local Sunset ·
Two Suspects Crash Through Scottsdale Airport Gate, Damage Plane
Two suspects forced a locked gate at Scottsdale Airport, hit an empty small plane and were arrested by airport police.
The Local Sunset ·
Man Critical After Two Vehicles Hit Mini Bike Riders and Flee
Two possibly racing vehicles hit two mini bike riders in Phoenix, fleeing and leaving one rider critically injured, prompting a police investigation.