A new study by Climate Central, a non-governmental organization that conducts data-driven weather reports, finds Phoenix to be one of the fastest-warming cities in the country.
Researchers found that people living in hot climates, like Arizona, age faster than those in cooler regions. The study highlights the significant health risks associated with chronic heat exposure, emphasizing the need for greater attention to vulnerable populations.
An Arizona man will stand trial for murder after he rejected a plea deal in connection with the death of his young daughter in a hot car last summer in Marana.
As Phoenix deals with record-breaking heat this week, the city plans to announce its new 2025 Heat Response Plan during a city council meeting Tuesday.
In 2024, Arizona faced unprecedented heat, tying for the 7th driest monsoon and marking the hottest summer on record. With minimal rainfall and rising heat-related deaths, it was a challenging year, solidifying its place in extreme weather history.
A new study by researchers at the University of Arizona’s Zuckerman College of Public Health looks to address the issue of increasing 911 calls during heat waves.
The excessive heat means there is still an increased risk of wildfires. Officials also remind visitors propane and gas grills are allowed only in campsites and ramada areas.
The Sun Devils take on Kansas this Saturday, and forecast highs for the Big 12 debut are set to be around 104 degrees at kickoff. This could make the 5 p.m. game inside Mountain America Stadium tied for the third-hottest kickoff temperature in Sun Devil Football history.
