LIVE COVERAGE: Hurricane Helene makes landfall

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Arizonans who vacationed in Florida were relieved Tuesday when they arrived safely at Phoenix...

Florida vacationers avoid hurricane havoc, return to Phoenix

Updated: 22 minutes ago

Arizonans who vacationed in Florida were relieved Tuesday when they arrived safely at Phoenix Sky Harbor before Hurricane Milton.

Extreme Heat

As of Aug. 1, Maricopa County has recorded 39 heat-associated deaths.

Phoenix reaches 110 degrees or hotter for 70 days this year

Updated: 8 hours ago

By Kylee Cruz

The biggest change has happened over the last four years. Since 2021, Phoenix has averaged 42 days a year at 110 or hotter.

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Tampa Bay has not been hit directly by a major hurricane since 1921, and authorities fear luck...

Florida airports shutting down due to Hurricane Milton

Updated: 16 hours ago

Tampa Bay has not been hit directly by a major hurricane since 1921, and authorities fear luck is about to run out for the region and its 3.3 million residents.

US & World

Hurricane Milton causing airport closures in Florida

Updated: 17 hours ago

By Mitchell Koch and David Caltabiano

Passengers are advised to check with their airlines for latest flight information and updates.

Cardinals

Fans at Levi's Stadium watch during the first half of an NFL football game between the San...

Cardinals at 49ers could be hottest game ever at Levi’s Stadium

Updated: Oct. 4, 2024 at 10:17 AM MST

By Pete Mangione

The forecast for the 1:05 p.m. kickoff at Levi’s Stadium in the San Francisco Bay Area is 91 degrees.

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The Cardinals game this weekend at Live Stadium could be one of the hottest ever at the 49ers'...

Arizona Cardinals game against San Francisco 49ers to be played in intense heat

Updated: Oct. 4, 2024 at 9:50 AM MST

The Cardinals game this weekend at Live Stadium could be one of the hottest ever at the 49ers' Levis Stadium.

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Taking these fire ban restrictions seriously is really important, especially after seeing...

Maricopa County Parks fire ban extended through October

Updated: Oct. 4, 2024 at 6:49 AM MST

Taking these fire ban restrictions seriously is really important, especially after seeing quite a few human-caused fires this summer.

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It may be October, but the City of Phoenix will continue closing some hiking trails through...

Excessive heat causing closures of Phoenix trails into fall hiking season

Updated: Oct. 4, 2024 at 6:39 AM MST

It may be October, but the City of Phoenix will continue closing some hiking trails through the weekend due to extended extreme heat.

East Valley

San Tan Valley resident, Joseph Miele, is relieved to learn his family in North Carolina is...

San Tan Valley man grateful family in North Carolina is alive amid Helene

Updated: Oct. 3, 2024 at 7:40 PM MST

By Micaela Marshall

San Tan Valley resident Joseph Miele feared the worst after he lost contact with his North Carolina family following hurricane Helene's damaging path through their community. He is relieved to have finally learned they are all safe.

Phoenix

Helene Aftermath: Phoenix woman filled with worry for family in North Carolina

Updated: Oct. 3, 2024 at 12:25 PM MST

By Pete Mangione

Kayla Shields is a tattoo artist in Phoenix, but she grew up in Newland, North Carolina, where her family was hit hard by Hurricane Helene.

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A Phoenix woman has been communicating with her family in North Carolina who were hit hard by...

Arizona woman's hometown hit hard by historic storm Helene

Updated: Oct. 3, 2024 at 7:54 AM MST

A Phoenix woman has been communicating with her family in North Carolina who were hit hard by Helene, and she says the rural areas especially need help.