Chandler man arrested, accused of neglecting mother until her death
Updated: 4 hours ago
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By Brian Petersheim Jr.
Allen Page, 64, faces murder and abuse charges after his mother, 84, was found dead in unsafe conditions at her Chandler home, police say.
Multiple cross-country runners treated for heat illness at Chandler meet
Updated: 4 hours ago
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By Brian Petersheim Jr. and Austin Walker
Several Chandler high school cross country runners were treated for heat-related illness Saturday as temperatures soared toward 110 degrees.
Dozens of people rescued from Grand Canyon trails after flash flooding
Updated: 5 hours ago
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By Haley Williams
Rescuers evacuated around 50 people by air on Saturday after flash flooding in the Grand Canyon, according to officials with the National Park Service.
Former Prescott police officer sentenced for killing unarmed man in 2024
Updated: 6 hours ago
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By Haley Williams
A former Prescott police officer has been sentenced for manslaughter after he shot and killed an unarmed man.
1 dead in central Phoenix crash
Updated: 8 hours ago
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By Haley Williams
One person is dead after a crash in central Phoenix on Saturday.
Pepper spray, Taser used to break up fight at Phoenix high school football game
Updated: 9 hours ago
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By Haley Williams
Two law enforcement officers were assaulted, and deputies used pepper spray on a group to break up a fight at a high school football game on Friday night.
Arizona man confesses to 1981 cold case murder in Texas, officials say
Updated: 9 hours ago
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By Haley Williams
An Arizona man will soon be extradited to Texas after allegedly admitting to sexually assaulting and beating a woman to death in 1981, according to Texas officials.
Man faces sexual assault, kidnapping charges in Phoenix canal attack
Updated: 9 hours ago
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By Brian Petersheim Jr.
A man faces sexual assault, kidnapping and aggravated assault charges after allegedly strangling a woman and throwing her into a Phoenix canal.
Man seriously hurt after stabbing in Glendale
Updated: 9 hours ago
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By Brian Petersheim Jr.
A man is fighting for his life after being stabbed in Glendale Saturday morning.
Nonprofit building custom house in Arizona for injured veteran
Updated: 10 hours ago
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By Haley Williams
An Army veteran in Arizona is receiving a life-changing gift: an adaptive home tailored to his needs.
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92-year-old Goodyear man who allegedly killed wife booked into jail
Updated: 10 hours ago
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By Haley Williams
An elderly man accused of killing his wife has been booked into jail after being medically cleared, officials said.
Arizona’s Nepalese community reacts to deadly flash floods in Nepal
Updated: 12 hours ago
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By Micaela Marshall
Members of Arizona’s Nepalese community say they are devastated as they watch places and people they know disappear.
9 new screwworm cases confirmed in Sonora as Douglas port reopens to cattle trade
Updated: 13 hours ago
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By Brian Petersheim Jr.
Nine new screwworm cases confirmed in Sonora, Mexico, as Douglas port reopens to cattle trade Monday, just days after USDA reaffirmed its timeline.
Motorcyclist hospitalized after crash on Glendale highway
Updated: 13 hours ago
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By David Baker and AZFamily Digital News Staff
A Friday night motorcycle crash had shut down both directions of the U.S. 60 near Grand Avenue and 67th Avenue in Glendale.
Driver admits ‘bad choice’ after minivan hits 111 mph on northern Arizona highway
Updated: 14 hours ago
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By Brian Petersheim Jr.
A Honda Odyssey hit 111 mph on I-15 near Littlefield before troopers pulled it over. The driver later admitted to his wife he'd made "two bad choices."
Man critically injured, several others hurt in rollover crash on I-10 in west Phoenix
Updated: 19 hours ago
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By Brian Petersheim Jr. and AZFamily Digital News Staff
Man critically hurt, 4 others injured in I-10 rollover crash in west Phoenix.
Dolly Parton streams skyrocket after her death, making her the most streamed artist globally
Updated: 24 hours ago
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By The Associated Press and MARIA SHERMAN AP Music Writer
Audio and video streams of Parton's songs skyrocketed 2,458% on the day of her death.
Federal court deals win to states in fight to regulate prediction market platforms
Updated: Aug. 28, 2026 at 10:22 PM MST
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By Zach Prelutsky and The Associated Press
A federal appeals court panel on Friday refused to let prediction market operator Kalshi restart trading on sports and elections events in Nevada.
Peoria school board clashes over revised DEI policy
Updated: Aug. 28, 2026 at 8:19 PM MST
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By Stephanie Duprey
A proposed rewrite of Peoria Unified’s anti-DEI policy ignited a tense public showdown among board members.
Arizona woman pleads guilty to paternity fraud involving former ‘Bachelor’
Updated: Aug. 28, 2026 at 7:24 PM MST
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By Mitchell Koch and AZFamily Digital News Staff
A guilty plea now closes one chapter of the bizarre paternity case involving former “Bachelor” star Clayton Echard, fake ultrasound allegations and sworn testimony.
Campwood Fire grows to 1,219 acres as crews make progress near Bagdad
Updated: Aug. 28, 2026 at 7:21 PM MST
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By Mitchell Koch and Ryan McCoy
Firefighters are making major gains against a lightning-caused wildfire burning over 1,000 acres in Yavapai County.
Man says he tried to stop family fight before deadly Buckeye shooting
Updated: Aug. 28, 2026 at 7:12 PM MST
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By David Baker
A Buckeye man accused of murder says he recorded a violent home fight on his cellphone before gunfire left one man dead and a teen girl wounded.
Yuma-area coach fired after protecting bullied student gets teaching credentials back
Updated: Aug. 28, 2026 at 6:16 PM MST
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By Karina Bazarte
Alyssa Plaza was fired in 2025 after allowing a male cheerleader on her squad to use her office inside the girls’ locker room to change.
Arizona Supreme Court rejects courtroom AI ban, opting to ‘test it and watch closely’
Updated: Aug. 28, 2026 at 5:36 PM MST
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By Ariana Araiza
The Arizona Supreme Court has denied a petition to ban judicial AI use, choosing instead to allow regulated testing while keeping final rulings human-only.
Police: Alleged DUI driver steals ambulance, crashes in west Phoenix
Updated: Aug. 28, 2026 at 4:44 PM MST
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By Alexis Cortez and Alexis Dominguez
A New Mexico correctional officer is accused of stealing an ambulance while impaired before she crashed into a pickup truck in west Phoenix late Thursday night.
Couple arrested after box of kittens abandoned at Surprise park
Updated: Aug. 28, 2026 at 4:40 PM MST
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By David Baker
Police say a Valley couple was caught on camera leaving a box of kittens outside in extreme heat before animal control stepped in to rescue them.
Will Kelsey Plum sign extension? Mercury work to gain chemistry with eye on 2027
Updated: Aug. 28, 2026 at 4:00 PM MST
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By The Associated Press
It’s been a disappointing season for the Phoenix Mercury, who will miss the playoffs one year after playing in the WNBA Finals.
Valley Suns unveil season schedule with symphonic twist
Updated: Aug. 28, 2026 at 3:56 PM MST
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By David Baker
The Valley Suns are ready to hit the hardwood Nov. 6, and their mascot is making sure the season starts on a high note by conducting the Phoenix Symphony.
Arizona roofer hit with fake 1-star reviews after refusing to buy good reviews
Updated: Aug. 28, 2026 at 3:29 PM MST
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By Susan Campbell
According to a Google report, the company removed 221 million fake and misleading reviews in 2025.
Teen suspect reaches plea deal following stabbing on University of Arizona campus
Updated: Aug. 28, 2026 at 2:55 PM MST
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By 13 News Staff
Arias was ordered to remain in custody until sentencing October 12.
Arizona high school football season canceled amid criminal investigation
Updated: Aug. 28, 2026 at 1:58 PM MST
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By Ben Bradley
Tonopah Valley High School has canceled its football season amid an investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct at a summer camp.
Loop 101, Loop 202 closures among major weekend freeway restrictions in metro Phoenix
Updated: Aug. 28, 2026 at 12:26 PM MST
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By Ryan McCoy
Drivers may see some delays on metro Phoenix area freeways this weekend as the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) continues work on multiple projects.
Tempe district investigating dance room changing area after voyeurism arrest
Updated: Aug. 28, 2026 at 12:09 PM MST
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By Brian Petersheim Jr.
Tempe Union is investigating why girls changed clothes in a camera-equipped dance room at Corona del Sol after a surveillance officer allegedly spied on them.
Ex-Mesa PTO treasurer accused of stealing $9K+ for rent, car repairs, Disney on Ice
Updated: Aug. 28, 2026 at 12:05 PM MST
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By Alexis Cortez
A former parent-teacher organization treasurer at a Mesa elementary school is accused of stealing nearly $10,000, using the funds to pay for Disney on Ice tickets, rent and car repairs.
Program rewards diabetes education graduates with monthly food boxes in Avondale
Updated: Aug. 28, 2026 at 10:38 AM MST
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By AZFamily Digital News Staff
Valleywise Health's DEEP program gives diabetes patients free monthly food boxes for a year after they complete an 8-week nutrition education course.
Autopsy reveals new details in Pinetop murder tied to California farming tycoon
Updated: Aug. 28, 2026 at 9:53 AM MST
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By Brian Petersheim Jr.
A newly released autopsy report offers the first detailed account of the murder of a Pinetop woman who was allegedly shot by her estranged husband, a California farming tycoon.
Phoenix nonprofit helps enroll kids in Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library program
Updated: Aug. 28, 2026 at 9:35 AM MST
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By Alexis Cortez
A Dream and a Pencil, a Phoenix-based nonprofit, partners with Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library to enroll children in the state.
Arizona sued by DOJ over in-state tuition for immigrants without legal status
Updated: Aug. 28, 2026 at 9:28 AM MST
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By Brian Petersheim Jr.
DOJ sues Arizona over Prop 308, alleging in-state tuition for immigrants without legal status cost ASU $10.5M last year. Arizona is the 21st state sued.
Border wall contractors, CBP agents enter Tohono O’odham Nation illegally, leaders say
Updated: Aug. 28, 2026 at 8:31 AM MST
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By Alexis Cortez and The Associated Press
Tribal leaders say more than a dozen federal agents and border wall contractors entered the Tohono O’Odham Nation illegally this week to start construction work, ignoring previous warnings.
Tucson boy diagnosed with rare disease
Updated: Aug. 28, 2026 at 8:19 AM MST
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By Carsyn Currier
An 11-year-old Tucson boy was diagnosed with idiopathic multicentric Castleman disease.
Suspect jailed after man killed, teen daughter hurt in shooting at Buckeye home
Updated: Aug. 28, 2026 at 8:18 AM MST
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By Alexis Cortez
A father is dead, and his daughter is in the hospital after a shooting in a Buckeye neighborhood early Thursday morning.
Arizona food trucks get creative to beat scorching triple-digit heat
Updated: Aug. 28, 2026 at 7:45 AM MST
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By Alaina Kwan
As triple-digit heat scorches the Valley, Phoenix food truck owners battle sweltering kitchens—some with A/C, some without—but keep serving loyal fans.
Need help paying your electric bill? How to apply for funds through Power AZ
Updated: Aug. 28, 2026 at 7:22 AM MST
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By Whitney Clark
With high temperatures nearing 120 in Phoenix, that means more expensive electric bills. However, some Arizonans may qualify to get help through a new state program called Power AZ.
Harkins Theatres to honor Dolly Parton with $6 tribute screenings
Updated: Aug. 28, 2026 at 4:44 AM MST
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By Brian Petersheim Jr.
Harkins Theatres honors Dolly Parton with $6 screenings of "Steel Magnolias" and "Best Little Whorehouse in Texas," benefiting her Imagination Library.
Why Arizona candidates face a new wave of scrutiny before Election Day
Updated: Aug. 27, 2026 at 9:58 PM MST
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By Steven Sarabia
Old videos, past accusations and carefully timed attacks are reshaping Arizona’s race to Election Day.
Texas man pleads guilty to pressuring child into sexual activity in Arizona
Updated: Aug. 27, 2026 at 7:55 PM MST
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By David Baker
A Texas man pleaded guilty in Tucson after admitting he enticed an Arizona child and traveled to the state to engage in sexual activity, prosecutors say.
Chandler officer shoots, kills man police say waved gun
Updated: Aug. 27, 2026 at 7:47 PM MST
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By Mitchell Koch
A tense confrontation outside a Chandler Circle K ended with police shooting and killing a man officers say was waving a gun.
Marana travels to Salpointe Catholic for AIA Game of the Week southern showdown
Updated: Aug. 27, 2026 at 7:43 PM MST
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By Alexis Cortez
Two southern Arizona powerhouses will be going head-to-head on the gridiron in this week’s AIA Game of the Week.
Newly surfaced video shows Arizona candidate handcuffed in 2020 traffic stop
Updated: Aug. 27, 2026 at 6:43 PM MST
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By Dennis Welch
Body camera footage from a six-year-old traffic stop is raising new questions about an Arizona state lawmaker currently running for one of the state’s highest offices.
Man accused of barricading himself in south Phoenix home after shooting arrested
Updated: Aug. 27, 2026 at 6:38 PM MST
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By David Baker, Stephanie Duprey and Brian Petersheim Jr.
SWAT and Phoenix police surrounded a home near 27th Avenue and Baseline Road after a shooting, as one person inside refused to cooperate and another remained missing.