AZ AG sues Fondomonte over groundwater usage

The Arizona Attorney General's Office allege that Fondomonte, which is the subsidiary of a Saudi Arabia-based company, pumped groundwater in western Arizona at a level that violates the state's public nuisance law.

La Paz authorities say Chris Sins was found dead

La Paz County officials says a man found dead in the desert is 34-year-old Chris Sins. He moved to the area recently to care for his father, but went missing in July. Deputies say he was found dead under a tree in a remote area. Officials say Sins was giving a man a ride, but they somehow got stranded in a different car, then went their separate ways in the desert.

Excessive Heat Warning issued for Phoenix area

An Excessive Heat Warning has been issued for the Phoenix area, and several Arizona counties, as temperatures could reach 114°F in some parts of the state this week.

Cochise County elections director to resign

The elections director of a rural Arizona county who pushed false claims that voter fraud was behind President Donald Trump’s 2020 election loss is resigning five months after being hired.