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October 13, 2023

California man's remains found in Arizona desert identified after over 4 decades

After over 40 years, authorities announced that they have finally determined the identity of a man whose remains were discovered in a desert area in northwest Arizona back in 1982.

October 13, 2023

Gas balloon crashed into Texas power lines while attempting to land amid gunfire, pilot says

A competitive gas balloon pilot who, along with another man, crashed into power lines earlier this week in North Texas said they were shot at before they went down.

October 13, 2023

2 men arrested in Phoenix beating death of man at variety store

Two men in Arizona were arrested and face charges in the Tuesday beating death of a 44-year-old man at a Phoenix store, authorities said

October 13, 2023

Giraffe smashes Texas family’s car windshield at wildlife park: ‘Glass shot everywhere’

A giraffe smashed a Texas family's windshield this week after it lost its footing while being fed at a wildlife center. Neither the giraffe nor the family were hurt.

October 13, 2023

Phoenix authorities investigate fatal UTV crash claiming lives of 2 teenage girls

Phoenix law enforcement is currently probing a tragic incident involving a fatal crash of a utility terrain vehicle (UTV), which resulted in the loss of two teenage girls' lives.

October 13, 2023

Grand Canyon 'love locks' put wildlife in danger, park says

Grand Canyon National Park Staff warned parkgoers that the practice of placing "love locks" on fencing can be a dangerous hazard for condors.

October 12, 2023

Arizona man pleads guilty to attempted murder of federal officer, sentenced to 30 years

A Scottsdale, Arizona, man who opened fire on a New Mexico State Police officer serving as a Homeland Security federal agent, was sentenced to 30 years in prison Wednesday.

October 12, 2023

Texas elementary teacher resigns after investigation learns she gave students melatonin gummies: report

A teacher at Pine Forest Elementary School in Humble, Texas, has resigned after officials learned she gave students melatonin gummies in late September.

October 12, 2023

Oklahoma fugitive charged in wife's murder hauled home from Mexico after six years on the run

Jose Gomez-Baca, 31, was arrested in Tecomán, Colima, after evading custody for six years. He is back in Tulsa to face charges in the 2017 death of wife Elizabeth Rodriguez.

October 12, 2023

Imprisoned Oklahoma man used pandemic relief funds to clear himself of murder

An Oklahoma man, who spent decades behind bars for a 1997 cold-case killing, has been exonerated. The man used pandemic relief funds to hire a private investigator.