Rain Disrupts Travel

Heavy rain in the Phoenix Valley on Sunday led to flooded roads, delays, and car accidents, with the impacts continuing into Monday morning.

The area’s first measurable rainfall since April 18 dropped 0.24 inches of rain on Phoenix, breaking the previous June 1 record of 0.02 inches set in 1914.

The rain created slick roadways and other dangerous driving conditions, resulting in a serious four-vehicle accident on Loop 101 that temporarily closed the interstate. Several collisions also took place near Scottsdale. 

Transportation officials shared a picture of a flood-related closure on westbound 101 early Monday morning. All roadways have since reopened.  

Mountain Lion Killed as Sightings Grow

A Buckeye man shot and killed a mountain lion last week after it attacked him and his dog during a walk in the Verrado neighborhood, one of several recent sightings in the community. 

Residents say mountain lion activity is increasing, with more of the predators lurking near trailheads and stalking pets and people. Several sightings were caught on camera.

There have been no injuries to people or domestic animals reported so far. 

Wildlife officials offered tips on how to handle an encounter with a mountain lion.

  Wildcats’ NBA Finals Streak Reaches 11 Years

Former University of Arizona players will participate in the NBA Finals for an 11th straight year when Indiana faces off against Oklahoma City in their first game on Thursday.

Indiana’s roster includes former Arizona players T.J. McConnell and Bennedict Mathurin. Both players contributed to Indiana’s victory over the New York Knicks in the Eastern Conference finals last weekend.

The school’s streak began in 2015 with Andre Iguodala, who earned NBA Finals Most Valuable Player honors for the Golden State Warriors under head coach Steve Kerr, also a former Wildcats player.

Other former Wildcats who helped continue the streak include Solomon Hill, DeAndre Ayton, Aaron Gordon, and Josh Green.

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➤ Coconino County: County officials will host a public meeting today to address the challenges residents face with rising homeowners’ insurance rates and difficulty securing coverage because of wildfire risk in the area. (Details)

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