Painted Tree Boutique closure leaves vendors out thousands

A new brush fire northeast of Carefree has burned 25 acres and is threatening buildings near Sears Kay Ranch. The Kay Fire sparked Monday in desert brush northeast of Carefree. Officials say the flames have spread to 25 acres with zero containment. Five engines, air support and hotshot crews are working to stop the flames. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

2027, NV Energy will stop providing electricity to the utility serving South Lake Tahoe, and that has some residents and businesses fearing for their future.

The City of Phoenix is under stage one fire restrictions. Here's what that means.

Investigators are analyzing two ransom notes sent after Nancy Guthrie vanished, as a retired FBI agent questions whether the latest message is real. A new development in Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance centers on two ransom notes sent to her family after she vanished. Investigators believe the messages may have come from the same person or group, possibly from the same computer IP address. The first note demanded billions in bitcoin, while the second claimed Guthrie had died and offered an apology. Retired FBI agent John Iannarelli says he is skeptical of the second note and questions why the sender has not provided credible information about her location. The case remains active as detectives continue following any reliable leads.

The Madison School Board voted to approve a wireless device policy for high school students, passing a more restrictive version than originally proposed.

For many people in Arizona, Buc-ee’s has been more of a legend than a quick stop. At the new Goodyear location, one Valley family got their first taste of the Texas-based travel center, from the massive merchandise section to the sweets, jerky, drinks and Beaver Nuggets. Their first trip turned into a full tour of what makes Buc-ee’s so different from a typical gas station or convenience store. By the end, they said the hype was real — and even bigger than they expected.