Yuma police release body cam video to debunk viral ‘kidnapping’ post
Updated: 29 minutes ago
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By Brian Petersheim Jr.
The Yuma Police Department is pushing back against a viral social media post that falsely characterized a July 21st incident involving a 16-year-old girl as a violent attempted abduction.
PD: Impaired driver sets off chain reaction after crashing into Glendale backyard
Updated: 1 hour ago
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By Brian Petersheim Jr.
One bad decision behind the wheel led to a chaotic night in a Glendale neighborhood Saturday.
Major road closed after single-car crash in Tempe
Updated: 2 hours ago
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By Brian Petersheim Jr.
A major Tempe road remains closed Sunday afternoon following a single-vehicle crash.
Arizona tribal nation warns federal border wall contractors not to trespass on lands
Updated: 4 hours ago
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By Brian Petersheim Jr.
Arizona's Tohono O'odham Nation has posted 'No Trespassing' signs and put police on alert as federal border wall contractors prepare to move into the area.
Southwest Sizzle: Uptown Phoenix restaurant keeps roast tradition alive
Updated: 6 hours ago
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By Alaina Kwan
Hatch It: Green Chile Burgers & Tacos in Uptown Phoenix roasts fresh Hatch green chiles on-site, saving locals a 12-hour drive to New Mexico all season long.
Man critically hurt after shooting in south Phoenix; multiple suspects detained
Updated: 7 hours ago
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By Brian Petersheim Jr.
A man is fighting for life after being shot in south Phoenix early Sunday morning, and authorities believe they detained those responsible.
Planned or panicked? What an expert says about Litchfield Park man who allegedly killed parents
Updated: 17 hours ago
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By Austin Walker
Matthew Flores, 27, is the primary suspect in the murder of his parents, Hector and Larissa Flores.
Strong storms affect areas north of Phoenix metro
Updated: 17 hours ago
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By Haley Williams
A few clusters of strong storms formed over far northwestern Maricopa County Saturday night.
Man with gunshot wounds crashes into Avondale home, injuring woman inside
Updated: 19 hours ago
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By Mitchell Koch, Brian Petersheim Jr. and Molly McBride
Arizona’s Family news chopper footage showed a home with extensive damage to its facade, along with a vehicle crashed inside the home.
Suns, Dillon Brooks ink 3-year contract extension
Updated: 20 hours ago
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By Mitchell Koch
Brooks’ toughness and hustle have become a key part of the Suns’ culture under second-year coach Jordan Ott.
7-Day Forecast
Murder suspect intercepted in Germany after fleeing Arizona
Updated: 21 hours ago
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By Brian Petersheim Jr.
A Tucson man accused of killing his 19-year-old girlfriend was arrested at a German airport before he could flee to India, authorities say.
Man seriously hurt after shooting at cabaret in north Phoenix
Updated: 21 hours ago
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By Brian Petersheim Jr.
A man is recovering after being shot at a north Phoenix cabaret early Saturday morning.
Teen recovering after being shot in Maryvale
Updated: 21 hours ago
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By Brian Petersheim Jr.
A teenager is recovering after being shot in Phoenix’s Maryvale neighborhood early Saturday morning.
Shooting investigation underway near downtown Tempe
Updated: 21 hours ago
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By Haley Williams
Tempe police are investigating a shooting near downtown Saturday afternoon.
How gas prices have changed in Arizona in the last week
Updated: 22 hours ago
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By Stacker
Stacker compiled statistics on gas prices in Arizona using data from AAA. Gas prices are as of August 7.
Larry Fitzgerald officially enshrined in Pro Football Hall of Fame
Updated: Aug. 8, 2026 at 1:31 PM MST
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By Brian Petersheim Jr. and The Associated Press
Larry Fitzgerald took his place among football's immortals Saturday, inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame after a 17-year career spent entirely with the Arizona Cardinals.
Woman dies after car crashes into block wall in Phoenix
Updated: Aug. 8, 2026 at 10:56 AM MST
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By Brian Petersheim Jr.
A woman is dead and another person is injured after a single-vehicle crash in central Phoenix early Saturday morning.
Man dies after single-car crash in Tempe
Updated: Aug. 8, 2026 at 8:39 AM MST
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By Brian Petersheim Jr.
A man is dead after a single-car crash in Tempe early Saturday morning.
Family of man shot and killed by Peoria Police files wrongful death complaint
Updated: Aug. 7, 2026 at 9:41 PM MST
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By Stephanie Duprey
The family of Matthew Cardon is suing Peoria police, alleging officers knew he was in crisis before shooting him to death.
Chandler ends use of Flock license plate readers after audit finds ‘anomaly’
Updated: Aug. 7, 2026 at 8:57 PM MST
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By Ben Bradley and Zach Prelutsky
Chandler will stop using 40 Flock license plate cameras after an audit found an unexplained anomaly.
‘It’s a big hit for me’: Tempe musician facing the music as Low Key Piano Bar closes
Updated: Aug. 7, 2026 at 8:39 PM MST
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By Molly McBride
Low Key Piano Bar on Mill Avenue is closing its doors after 12 years, with this weekend marking the venue’s final performances.
Man facing attempted murder charge after shooting in Apache Junction
Updated: Aug. 7, 2026 at 8:00 PM MST
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By Mitchell Koch
A man faces an attempted murder charge after police say he shot someone he knew in Apache Junction, leaving the victim critically hurt.
What we know about couple linked to Litchfield Park bodies
Updated: Aug. 7, 2026 at 7:55 PM MST
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By Micaela Marshall and Steven Sarabia
Police have not identified the remains, but the ages of two people listed in pending autopsies match the Litchfield Park homeowners.
Arizona Lottery repairman accused of groping Phoenix gas station worker
Updated: Aug. 7, 2026 at 6:19 PM MST
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By David Baker
An Arizona Lottery repairman faces three felony sexual abuse charges after police say he groped a gas station worker.
Pilot recalls dramatic rescue of BASE jumper stranded on Superstition Mountains cliff
Updated: Aug. 7, 2026 at 6:06 PM MST
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By Mickaela Castillo
The call came in Saturday morning just before 6 a.m. A BASE jumper had lost control, drifted off course and slammed into a rock cliff.
Chandler police train for crisis calls. Here’s how they de-escalate
Updated: Aug. 7, 2026 at 5:31 PM MST
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By Alexis Dominguez
A simulated autism crisis call shows how Chandler officers are learning to slow down, listen and de-escalate.
1 dead, 1 seriously hurt after crash in north Scottsdale
Updated: Aug. 7, 2026 at 5:26 PM MST
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By Mitchell Koch
One person died and another is fighting for life after a two-truck crash in north Scottsdale Friday morning.
Two Arizona death row inmates could face death again in inmate killing case
Updated: Aug. 7, 2026 at 5:21 PM MST
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By Mitchell Koch
Two Arizona death row inmates now face possible new death sentences in the alleged killing of another condemned inmate.
Kids’ Easter headbands recalled in Arizona, other states due battery dangers
Updated: Aug. 7, 2026 at 4:45 PM MST
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By David Baker
Easter LED headbands sold for as little as $1 are being recalled because children can access coin batteries that can cause severe internal burns or death if swallowed.
NAU hosts large-scale active shooter drill ahead of fall semester
Updated: Aug. 7, 2026 at 4:27 PM MST
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By Mason Carroll
The drill simulated a response to a mock mass shooting and was the first exercise of its scale held at the Flagstaff university in several years.
Coroner identifies suspect in shooting that left Las Vegas police officer dead
Updated: Aug. 7, 2026 at 4:20 PM MST
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By Martha Cruz
Coroner names 21-year-old suspect killed by police following fatal ambush of officer in southeast Las Vegas.
Why sex assault survivors often seek justice outside criminal court
Updated: Aug. 7, 2026 at 4:14 PM MST
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By Nicole Crites
An Arizona woman is among 20 survivors who settled an EEOC retaliation case against Christian youth ministry Young Life.
NBA, Phoenix high school star Brandon Clarke’s cause of death revealed
Updated: Aug. 7, 2026 at 3:36 PM MST
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By Mitchell Koch and Gray News Staff
A new medical examiner’s ruling reveals what caused the death of Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke.
Water crisis: Lake Mead water levels hit lowest ever recorded
Updated: Aug. 7, 2026 at 2:54 PM MST
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By David Baker
Lake Mead has reached its lowest water level ever, intensifying pressure on the Colorado River system and millions who depend on it.
Goodyear homeowner says new AC failed within days; state orders fixes
Updated: Aug. 7, 2026 at 2:48 PM MST
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By Susan Campbell
An Arizona homeowner says her new air conditioning system failed within days, and state investigators found workmanship issues at her home.
Entertainment center in Mesa hosting new First Friday event
Updated: Aug. 7, 2026 at 12:38 PM MST
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By AZFamily Digital News Staff
Cannon Beach Entertainment Center in Mesa is hosting its own First Friday event with a soft launch on Friday.
DPS identifies woman killed in multi-car crash on I-10 in Avondale
Updated: Aug. 7, 2026 at 12:15 PM MST
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By Alexis Cortez
A 40-year-old woman was killed, and another person was hospitalized after a wreck on a West Valley freeway Thursday morning.
Man accused of murdering Scottsdale woman who was last seen in 2023
Updated: Aug. 7, 2026 at 12:13 PM MST
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By Ben Bradley
A man has been indicted for the murder of a Scottsdale woman who disappeared more than three years ago, and whose body has never been found.
Disney animator sketches heartfelt thanks for Phoenix, Tempe mountain rescuers
Updated: Aug. 7, 2026 at 12:02 PM MST
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By Brian Petersheim Jr.
Academy Award-winning animator Glen Keane visited the firefighters who rescued him from Mummy Mountain, gifting them an original illustration of his own rescue.
Body recovered from canal in east Phoenix
Updated: Aug. 7, 2026 at 9:54 AM MST
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By Ben Bradley
Police are investigating after a body was recovered from a canal in east Phoenix Friday morning.
Woman accused of stabbing husband to death at Mesa apartment complex
Updated: Aug. 7, 2026 at 9:50 AM MST
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By Ben Bradley
Marcel Windley, 55, is facing a charge of second-degree murder in the death of her husband, 54-year-old Kevin Windley.
Threatened fish left vulnerable as feds protect Lake Powell hydropower
Updated: Aug. 7, 2026 at 9:21 AM MST
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By The Associated Press and AZFamily Digital News Staff
Federal officials canceled a cool water release from Lake Powell, prioritizing hydropower over protections for the threatened humpback chub in the Colorado River.
27 dead cats found in trash-filled home northwest of Phoenix
Updated: Aug. 7, 2026 at 8:54 AM MST
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By David Baker and Brian Petersheim Jr.
MCSO detectives found multiple dead cats at a home in Morristown in northwestern Maricopa County.
Young man beaten, left critically injured at Phoenix soccer park
Updated: Aug. 7, 2026 at 8:23 AM MST
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By Brian Petersheim Jr.
A 19-year-old man is fighting for his life after he was beaten and left in a field Thursday night in Phoenix’s Maryvale neighborhood.
Phoenix guard opens fire after driver allegedly tries to hit them
Updated: Aug. 7, 2026 at 8:03 AM MST
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By Brian Petersheim Jr.
A Phoenix security guard opened fire on a driver who tried to run them over near 27th and Glenrosa avenues early Friday. The driver fled and is still missing.
Boater finds body of man who drowned days before at Roosevelt Lake
Updated: Aug. 7, 2026 at 7:31 AM MST
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By David Baker
A boater found the body of a Tucson man days after he disappeared while swimming at Roosevelt Lake, authorities said.
Woman swept away by floodwaters after illegal crossing near Arizona border
Updated: Aug. 7, 2026 at 7:29 AM MST
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By David Baker
Search crews fear a woman may have drowned after floodwaters swept her away in the San Pedro River near the Arizona-Mexico border.
Teacher faces child abuse charge after meth found on Yuma County campus
Updated: Aug. 7, 2026 at 5:23 AM MST
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By Karina Bazarte
A southwest Arizona middle school teacher is facing multiple felony charges after authorities say she brought methamphetamine onto school grounds.
Arizona sees surge in ‘Superbug’ fungus cases, CDC data shows
Updated: Aug. 7, 2026 at 5:05 AM MST
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By David Caltabiano and Gray News staff
Arizona recorded 171 Candida auris cases in 2026, up nearly 30% from last year. The drug-resistant fungus spreads in hospitals and nursing homes.
I-10, loops 101 and 202 to partially close this weekend for road work
Updated: Aug. 7, 2026 at 4:00 AM MST
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By Mitchell Koch
Closures are planned for I-10, Loop 101 and Loop 202 from Friday evening to Monday morning, along with lane restrictions on State Route 51.