‘Egregious criminal conduct’: Phoenix officers accused in violent traffic stop fired, arrested
Updated: 4 hours ago
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By Haley Williams
Two Phoenix police officers who were under investigation for allegedly assaulting a couple during a traffic stop have been arrested, according to officials with the Phoenix Police Department.
Second suspect found in connection with shooting death of Tucson police recruit
Updated: 5 hours ago
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By Brian Petersheim Jr., AZFamily Digital News Staff and Haley Williams
A suspect has been arrested in the shooting death of a Tucson Police recruit, but a second suspect remains at large and a third is unidentified.
‘Living nightmare’: New York woman’s throat cut in attack during Havasupai Falls trip
Updated: 5 hours ago
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By Molly McBride
A New York woman is back home after being attacked with a knife while hiking near the Grand Canyon.
Arizona sees largest Colorado River cuts under new federal water deal
Updated: 6 hours ago
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By AZFamily Digital News Staff, Amy Cutler and Zach Prelutsky
Arizona avoids the deepest Colorado River water cuts under a new federal deal, but Gov. Hobbs says the fight to protect the state's water isn't over.
Tempe district employee arrested after misusing security footage, police say
Updated: 6 hours ago
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By Haley Williams
A Tempe Union High School District Employee was arrested for allegedly inappropriately downloading district security footage for personal use, Tempe police announced Saturday.
Metro Phoenix restaurants cited for employee using cellphone without washing hands, clogged sink
Updated: 13 hours ago
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By Jason Barry
Valley restaurants were cited for violations, including a package of raw salmon stored above pizza sauce and cockroaches found in the kitchen.
Homicide investigation underway after sibling argument in rural Maricopa County
Updated: 14 hours ago
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By Brian Petersheim Jr.
Authorities are investigating a deadly shooting in the rural community of Arlington, west of the Valley.
Judge strikes down Trump administration’s 75-country immigrant visa ban
Updated: 17 hours ago
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By The Associated Press
A federal judge in New York vacated a Trump administration policy that had suspended the processing of visas from 75 countries.
Suspected impaired driver slams into hospice building in Phoenix, police say
Updated: 17 hours ago
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By Brian Petersheim Jr.
A suspected impaired driver is hospitalized after crashing into a Hospice of the Valley building in Phoenix early Saturday, hitting another car first.
Man dies after shooting at Tempe apartment complex
Updated: 19 hours ago
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By Brian Petersheim Jr.
A man died after being shot early Saturday at a Tempe apartment complex near Priest Drive and Mill Avenue. No suspect information released yet.
7-Day Forecast
Win a St. Jude Dream Home in Catalina. Here’s how many tickets are left.
Updated: 19 hours ago
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By 13 News Staff
Every dollar helps support families of children battling cancer and other life-threatening diseases.
‘Free to do whatever he wants:’ D-backs manager addresses reports of Marte at casino
Updated: Aug. 21, 2026 at 10:52 PM MST
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By Mitchell Koch
While his team was playing the Cincinnati Reds at home Friday, All-Star second baseman Ketel Marte was reportedly seen at a local casino.
West Valley NAACP challenges Peoria school district’s removal of three books
Updated: Aug. 21, 2026 at 10:23 PM MST
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By Stephanie Duprey
Three books are out of Peoria Unified middle school classrooms, and the West Valley NAACP wants to know who made the decision and why.
Composting offers water-saving solution as Arizona faces Colorado River cuts
Updated: Aug. 21, 2026 at 9:29 PM MST
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By Karina Rubio
Phoenix residents who want to compost at home can get a composting machine, regular pickup and farm-fresh vegetables for about $40 a month.
Tempe firefighter back on duty days after lightning strike
Updated: Aug. 21, 2026 at 8:35 PM MST
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By Steven Sarabia
A Tempe firefighter is back on the job after a lightning strike knocked him to the ground days ago while he worked to put out a tree fire.
Toddler in critical condition after being found in backyard pool in Chandler
Updated: Aug. 21, 2026 at 6:59 PM MST
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By David Baker
A Chandler family’s frightening backyard pool discovery sent a toddler to the hospital in critical condition Friday evening.
‘We could have died:’ Cars intentionally set on fire in Buckeye driveway
Updated: Aug. 21, 2026 at 6:38 PM MST
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By Mickaela Castillo
Buckeye police are searching for the person who set fire to two cars in the driveway of a house as a family slept inside.
NWS confirms funnel cloud spotted in Tucson
Updated: Aug. 21, 2026 at 6:17 PM MST
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By Michael Cooper
The National Weather Service in Tucson confirmed a funnel cloud was spotted on Friday, Aug. 21.
Yuma heat wave triggers race to protect people without A/C
Updated: Aug. 21, 2026 at 6:16 PM MST
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By Karina Bazarte
As Yuma’s triple-digit heat intensifies, cooling centers and outreach workers are racing to help people without air conditioning before the next dangerous surge arrives.
Arizona mayor cited over dispute at Prescott saloon
Updated: Aug. 21, 2026 at 5:14 PM MST
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By David Baker
A Sunday confrontation at a Prescott saloon has landed Prescott Valley Mayor Kell Palguta in legal trouble, police say.
D-backs manager Torey Lovullo said he felt ‘betrayed’ after Ketel Marte’s mysterious disappearance
Updated: Aug. 21, 2026 at 5:04 PM MST
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By The Associated Press
Four days after the three-time All-Star’s mysterious disappearance during a road trip in Boston, the D-backs were still trying to figure out how to move forward.
Arizona leads nation in West Nile virus cases
Updated: Aug. 21, 2026 at 4:32 PM MST
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By Alexis Dominguez
Maricopa County is driving much of the state’s total, with 58 confirmed human cases and five deaths so far this year.
Family of woman who died in brutal attack at Tucson apartment complex speaks out
Updated: Aug. 21, 2026 at 4:22 PM MST
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By 13 News Staff, Kayla Butter and Michael Cooper
The victim was identified as 61-year-old Susan Gehrke.
Phoenix Police release new video of person connected to 2018 cold case homicide
Updated: Aug. 21, 2026 at 4:19 PM MST
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By Mitchell Koch
Eight years after Matthew Groves was shot and killed, Phoenix police are releasing new video and asking the public to help identify a person tied to the case.
Deadly Ahwatukee shooting suspect returns from Massachusetts, booked into jail
Updated: Aug. 21, 2026 at 3:55 PM MST
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By David Baker
A man accused in a deadly Ahwatukee apartment shooting that forced officers to rescue children by ladder is back in Phoenix after his arrest thousands of miles away in Massachusetts.
Man sentenced for causing Gilbert crash that killed Lyft driver, passenger
Updated: Aug. 21, 2026 at 3:38 PM MST
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By David Baker
A Mesa man has been sentenced to 24 years in prison after authorities say his drunken red-light crash in Gilbert killed a Lyft driver, her passenger and the driver’s dog.
Arizona teacher accused of molestation now faces hidden-camera charges
Updated: Aug. 21, 2026 at 2:46 PM MST
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By Brian Petersheim Jr.
A northern Arizona teacher already accused of molestation now faces charges after deputies say hidden cameras recorded children at his school.
Arizona AG declines to charge Gov. Katie Hobbs over pay-to-play allegations
Updated: Aug. 21, 2026 at 1:03 PM MST
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By The Associated Press
State prosecutors declined to file criminal charges against Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs over allegations that she took part in a pay-to-play scheme with a group home company that received a rate increase from the state after contributing $100,000 to her inaugural celebration, Attorney General Kris Mayes announced Friday.
Heads up: Expect closures, restrictions along 3 Phoenix area freeways
Updated: Aug. 21, 2026 at 12:50 PM MST
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By AZFamily Digital News Staff
Several major freeways will be closed or restricted as crews continue construction work across the Valley.
Driver dies after being ejected from crash in north Phoenix
Updated: Aug. 21, 2026 at 11:49 AM MST
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By Mitchell Koch
A serious crash in north Phoenix on Thursday evening left one man dead and three other people hurt, including two children.
The Dream 18 round 2: The best holes on Arizona public golf courses
Updated: Aug. 21, 2026 at 11:17 AM MST
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By Nick King
If you can safely brave the Valley heat in June, July and August, you can play at the bucket list public golf courses around the Valley for just a fraction of the cost.
Stay informed: Here’s when candidates are debating before November election
Updated: Aug. 21, 2026 at 10:02 AM MST
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By David Baker
Arizona voters will soon see who is ready to defend their record and who may leave an empty podium behind.
Sex offender seen near schools with Barbie backpack arrested after Gilbert barricade
Updated: Aug. 21, 2026 at 9:55 AM MST
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By Brian Petersheim Jr.
A convicted sex offender wanted for possession of child sexual abuse material was arrested Thursday after barricading himself in his Gilbert home.
Puppy named ‘Tillman’ being trained as service dog for veterans, first responders
Updated: Aug. 21, 2026 at 9:48 AM MST
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By AZFamily Digital News Staff
A yellow Lab puppy named "Tillman" is being trained as a free service dog for veterans, honoring Pat Tillman through a new foundation partnership.
Glendale e-bike death spotlights surge in child ER visits nationwide
Updated: Aug. 21, 2026 at 9:09 AM MST
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By David Caltabiano
A 13-year-old died in an e-bike crash near Glendale as new data shows child ER visits from e-bikes and scooters have jumped 7.5-fold since 2023.
Authorities ID 1 suspect accused of killing Tucson police recruit; vehicle recovered
Updated: Aug. 21, 2026 at 5:18 AM MST
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By Mitchell Koch and AZFamily Digital News Staff
Authorities have issued an arrest warrant for a man who they say shot and killed a Tucson police recruit and injured his fiancée Wednesday.
D-backs star Ketel Marte to move to 10-day injured list; CEO says absence a ‘complete mystery’
Updated: Aug. 20, 2026 at 10:56 PM MST
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By The Associated Press, David Baker and Mitchell Koch
Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte will be transferred to the 10-day injured list from the restricted list, three days after he failed to show up for a game.
Poll: Majority of people in Arizona oppose Flock cameras, concerned about misuse
Updated: Aug. 20, 2026 at 10:21 PM MST
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By Zach Prelutsky
The poll was done over a three-day period earlier this week, from over 1,600 registered voters in Arizona.
Worker shortages hit construction as Arizona home starts drop
Updated: Aug. 20, 2026 at 9:28 PM MST
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By Karina Rubio
Housing starts dropped nearly 12.5% in July. Industry experts point to several factors: the cost of materials, rising gas prices and a labor shortage.
Storm topples trees in Phoenix area; arborist shares warning signs
Updated: Aug. 20, 2026 at 8:37 PM MST
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By Steven Sarabia
A storm brought powerful winds through the East Valley, snapping trees, scattering debris and damaging homes.
Banner Health workers push for union, citing patient care concerns
Updated: Aug. 20, 2026 at 7:41 PM MST
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By Mickaela Castillo
A union vote is underway at Banner Health as medical professionals raise concerns about short appointments, burnout and the growing pressure on patient care.
From Border War hits to Cardinals teammates: Wingard and McBride reunite
Updated: Aug. 20, 2026 at 7:24 PM MST
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By Griffin DeMarrais
The Border War has landed in Arizona, where former college rivals Andrew Wingard and Trey McBride go from bad blood to Cardinals teammates.
Phoenix renames park formerly named after César Chávez
Updated: Aug. 20, 2026 at 6:40 PM MST
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By Mitchell Koch
The renaming resulted from the city council’s decision to rename all city properties that honored the labor rights activist who was accused of sexual assault.
Records detail Arizona officer’s misuse of Flock cameras to find wife
Updated: Aug. 20, 2026 at 6:38 PM MST
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By Amy Cutler
Internal affairs records show a former Apache Junction officer admitted using Flock cameras to search for his wife’s vehicle, while two dispatchers who helped run the plate were disciplined.
Rare Arizona desert spring faces a new border wall threat, advocates say
Updated: Aug. 20, 2026 at 6:35 PM MST
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By Karina Bazarte
Environmental advocates say border wall construction near Quitobaquito Springs could threaten wildlife and a rare desert oasis in southern Arizona.
Phoenix police dodge questions about officers accused of assaulting couple at gunpoint
Updated: Aug. 20, 2026 at 6:03 PM MST
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By Micaela Marshall
Phoenix Police Chief Matt Giordano declined our request for an interview. He instead posted a pre-taped video statement to social media.
Hobbs ad slams Biggs on taxes despite her own $1B tax record
Updated: Aug. 20, 2026 at 5:55 PM MST
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By Dennis Welch
Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs has launched a series of sharp attacks against her Republican opponent, Rep. Andy Biggs, targeting his past support for a controversial tax proposal.
Here’s who is eligible for a portion of Google’s $700 million settlement
Updated: Aug. 20, 2026 at 5:44 PM MST
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By Haley Williams
Anyone who made purchases on Google Play between August 2016 and September 2023 will be eligible for a portion of the settlement.
Phoenix man accused of sexually abusing teen, faces similar claims Valley-wide
Updated: Aug. 20, 2026 at 5:38 PM MST
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By Mitchell Koch
A Phoenix man is facing charges as Surprise police investigate allegations involving a teenage girl, social-media-promoted parties and possible additional victims across the Valley.
St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway supports childhood cancer research, offers chance to win Tucson home
Updated: Aug. 20, 2026 at 5:33 PM MST
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By Brooke Wagner
St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway comes to Tucson with home valued at $950,000.