The fight against fentanyl; water storage in AZ | Newsmaker
In this episode of John Hook's Newsmaker, we're talking with Josephine Dunn. She's the mother who lost her daughter, Ashley, following a fentanyl overdose in 2021. Ashley's legacy lives on in an act signed by Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs named the "Ashley Dunn Act." Her mother talks about the fentanyl crisis and how she continues to fight for change. In the second segment, John Hook chats with SRP water expert, Charlie Ester, about the water crisis in Arizona and the pioneers who helped create water storage infrastructure.
Fentanyl cases spiking in Rocky Mountain states
DEA agents and authorities across Colorado, Wyoming, Idaho, Utah and Montana are seeing a spike in fentanyl seizures where in the past these spikes were just seen in major cities like Los Angeles and Phoenix.
3 people shot in Phoenix; Iran bombards Israel with drones and missiles | Nightly Roundup
On tonight's nightly round up Israel's defense systems are working hard to defend against missile and drone attacks by Iran, two are dead and another was shot in an overnight incident in Phoenix. Here are tonight's top stories.
Fentanyl now blamed for Kentucky 8-year-old’s death, not 'isolated' reaction to strawberries
Authorities in Kentucky previously believed the boy died after an “isolated allergic reaction" to strawberries eaten at a school fundraiser.
Arizona begins to distribute part of $1 billion opioid settlement to fight fentanyl crisis
Maricopa County is set to receive $54 million and that money will go to dozens of cities and organizations.
Arizona receives part of $1 billion opioid settlement
The opioid crisis in Arizona has been devastating but organizations and municipalities fighting the crisis just scored a big win. FOX 10's Brian Webb has more on what the crisis has done and how the money will be divvied.
1 million fentanyl pills found at border in 4 days
Authorities have confiscated more than one million fentanyl pills over the last four days at the Nogales border port of entry.
Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs approves minimum prison sentences for fentanyl traffickers
Legislation targeting fentanyl dealers was signed into law as Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs announced the bill signing on Wednesday.
Ashley Dunn Bill honors fentanyl trafficking victim
The Ashley Dunn Bill, which mandates minimum prison sentences for fentanyl dealers, is named after a 26-year-old woman from Prescott who overdosed on a pill laced with fentanyl. Her family is celebrating the passing of the law but still mourning the loss of their daughter. FOX 10's Lindsey Ragas has more.
Fire engulfs part of Phoenix home; tragic crash in northern Arizona | Nightly Roundup
From crews battling a house fire in Phoenix to a new Arizona law that targets fentanyl dealers, here's a look at some of our top stories.
1,500 pounds of fentanyl seized in last 6 months
The Arizona Department of Public Safety says troopers have recovered more than 1,500 pounds of fentanyl and other drugs in the last six months. This includes a seizure from last week when troopers found nearly 29 pounds of fentanyl pills, 165 pounds of methamphetamine, 2 pounds of heroin, a pound of cocaine, five guns and more than $20,000 in cash.
Deadly shootings involving law enforcement; gun store plan stirs controversy | Nightly Roundup
From deadly shootings involving law enforcement officials in the Valley to a business plan that is stirring controversy in one Phoenix neighborhood, here's a look at some of our top stories.
'One and only deadly mistake': Family says fentanyl claimed Scottsdale teen's life
Fentanyl-related deaths are continuing to climb across Maricopa County, and a family says one of the drug's latest victims was a 17-year-old Scottsdale boy.
Ex-detention officer sentenced for smuggling meth, fentanyl into Lower Buckeye Jail
A former Maricopa County Sheriff's Office detention officer was sentenced to prison for smuggling methamphetamine and fentanyl into Lower Buckeye Jail.
Bullhead City man arrested for child abuse
Police say 33-year-old Danny Mata was arrested after he had fentanyl powder in the presence of a 6-year-old child during a traffic stop.
AZ asks Congress to pay for border fentanyl scanners
Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes sent a letter to lawmakers on Capitol Hills requesting they approve funding for scanners that detect fentanyl. Mayes says more than half of all fentanyl seized in the United States was confiscated in Arizona.
'Pawn Stars' Rick Harrison's son official cause of death determined
Adam Harrison, the son of "Pawn Stars" personality Rick Harrison, died from an accidental overdose.
California seizes record 62,000 pounds of fentanyl
Gov. Gavin Newsom announced on Tuesday that operations supported by the California National Guard have resulted in the record seizure of 62,224 pounds of fentanyl in 2023, valued at about $649 million.
Over 500K fentanyl pills seized in Arizona
Over half a million fentanyl pills are off the streets after officials made a large drug bust. Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes announced the drug seizure, saying it happened during an investigation between Tempe Police and the Phoenix DEA. Special agents confiscated 525,000 fentanyl pills and more than $66,000.
Fentanyl seized during Eloy traffic stop: DPS
Troopers seized more than 200 pounds of fentanyl during a traffic stop along Interstate 10 in Eloy, the Arizona Department of Public Safety said. DPS says the drugs were hidden inside duffel bags in a truck, which was headed for Phoenix.