Extreme Heat Warning for Kofa, Southeast Yuma County Extended Through Friday
The National Weather Service has extended its Extreme Heat Warning for parts of southwest Arizona, now in effect from Tuesday morning through Friday evening.
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17 reports- Severe WeatherAug 31, 2026, 8:52 a.m. ET
Flash Flood Warning Extended for Central Pima County Through Monday, August 31
The National Weather Service has extended a Flash Flood Warning for central Pima County and part of Pinal County until 7 a.m. Monday, August 31.
- Severe WeatherAug 29, 2026, 6:51 p.m. ET
Extreme Heat Warning Extended Through Sunday Evening in Arizona
The National Weather Service has pushed back the end of the Extreme Heat Warning for much of Arizona to 8 p.m. Sunday, extending the alert beyond its original timeframe.
- Severe WeatherAug 26, 2026, 1:52 a.m. ET
Extreme Heat Warning Extended Through Aug. 29 for Phoenix Area and Much of Arizona
The National Weather Service has extended the Extreme Heat Warning, now in effect until 8 p.m. on Aug. 29, covering dozens of areas across Arizona.
Crime & Courts
5 reportsArizona Seeks Execution Warrant for Ernesto Martinez in 1995 Trooper Killing
The state has requested a death warrant for Ernesto Martinez, convicted of murdering a peace officer in 1995.
Tohono O'odham Man Sentenced to Nearly 5 Years for Domestic Violence Assault
Jarret Haines, 37, of Sells, Arizona, was sentenced to 57 months in prison for assault by strangulation, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Arizona.
Tucson Man Sentenced to 60 Months for Assault with Metal Rod
Sonny Reyes Lozano, 38, was sentenced to five years in prison for assaulting a victim with a metal rod, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office.
Two Sentenced for Helping Conceal Murder of Navajo Man
Marlin Leon Nez and Megan Ashley Yarber received time-served sentences after pleading guilty to misprision of a felony.
Wildfires
1 reportCampwood Fire in Arizona 30% Contained, 1,224 Acres Burned
Crews report the Campwood Fire in Arizona is 30% contained after burning 1,224 acres, according to the National Interagency Fire Center.
Insider Sales
2 reportsAvnet General Counsel Sells Additional $2.9M in Company Stock
Michael Ryan McCoy, SVP and General Counsel of Avnet Inc., reported a sale of 32,052 shares at $91.10 per share, according to a Form 4 filing with the SEC.
Avnet CEO Philip R. Gallagher Sells $3.1 Million in Stock
Chief Executive Officer Philip R. Gallagher sold 31,900 shares of Avnet Inc. stock on August 12, 2026, according to an SEC filing.
Recalls & Safety Alerts
2 reportsFDA Class II Recall Issued for Roche's navify Digital Pathology Software
Ventana Medical Systems recalls 190 units of navify Digital Pathology software due to image/metadata discrepancy.
FDA Records Class I Recall of Modern Warrior Ready Dietary Supplement
An FDA enforcement report lists an ongoing nationwide recall of a 60-capsule supplement after agency analysis found unapproved ingredients.
Mass Casualty Incidents
2 reportsSuspect in Tucson shooting that injured 9 ordered held without bond
A man faces more than two dozen charges in the July 19 shooting outside Empire Pizza.
Nine shot outside downtown Tucson pizzeria; court hearings held this week
Tucson police said nine people were shot early on July 19 outside Empire Pizza in downtown Tucson, following a fight at the venue; the case remains open.
Plane Crashes
4 reportsBeech 300 Crash Near Chinle, Arizona: NTSB Investigating
The accident record lists four fatalities and four people on board in the August 5, 2025 crash of a Beech 300 operated by CSI Aviation Inc.
Four Killed in Helicopter Accident Near Superior, Arizona
An accident record lists four people on board and four fatalities in the January 2 accident; the National Transportation Safety Board is investigating.
Two Killed in Bell 407 Helicopter Crash Near Flagstaff, Arizona
The accident record lists two people on board, two fatalities and the aircraft destroyed; the National Transportation Safety Board is investigating.
Two Killed in Piper PA-32R Crash Near Marana, Arizona
The National Transportation Safety Board's accident record lists two people aboard and two fatalities in the April 9 crash; the cause has not been determined.
Disaster Declarations
4 reportsFire Management Assistance Declared for Apache County Greer Fire
FEMA's declaration covers public infrastructure costs, but no individual household grants are available.
Pinal County Fire Management Assistance Declaration Announced
Federal fire management assistance declared for Pinal County, Arizona, covering the Cody Fire.
Yavapai County Receives Fire Management Assistance Declaration for Tenderfoot Fire
Public Assistance funding is available to local government agencies in Yavapai County following the Tenderfoot Fire, but individual household grants were not declared.
Coconino County Granted Fire Management Assistance Declaration for Tunnel 2 Fire
Public Assistance has been declared for Coconino County following the Tunnel 2 Fire, but Individual Assistance is not available to households.