A file photo shows flooding next to an elevated roadway in Arizona. Coconino County is getting $15....
Kevin Stone

Biden administration awards $15.5M to Arizona county for post-wildfire flood control

A northern Arizona county is getting $15.5 million in federal funding to mitigate post-wildfire flood damage, the Biden administration announced Thursday.
5 days ago
A sign at the front of The Mexicano in Phoenix shows the restaurant's name with the words "By Chef ...
Kevin Stone

The Mexicano restaurant, a Maggiore Group concept, expanding into East Valley

The Maggiore Group is expanding its restaurant empire by bringing The Mexicano concept to the East Valley.
5 days ago
Split image of a face shot and wider angle full-body photo of Xavier Hughley, who is wanted in conn...
KTAR.com

Victim dies 2 weeks after Phoenix shooting; police still searching for man identified as suspect

A woman died on Tuesday after getting shot in west Phoenix last month, and police are still trying to find the man they believe pulled the trigger.
5 days ago
Glendale mother and her boyfriend accused of killing baby boy...
Serena O'Sullivan

Glendale police arrest mother and her boyfriend after baby dies from blunt force trauma

A 26-year-old Glendale mother and her boyfriend, who is 23, are accused of killing a seven-month-old baby, arrest documents said.
4 days ago
Mugshot of Pedro Vazquez, who is accused of fatally shooting a man in Phoenix on April 8, 2024....
KTAR.com

Suspect arrested after argument leads to fatal shooting in Phoenix

One man is dead and another is in jail after an argument escalated into a gunfire in Phoenix on earlier this week, authorities said.
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Arizona state Rep. Matt Gress speaks to reporters about the abortion ban repeal proposal on Wednesd...
Associated Press

Arizona Republican lawmakers shut down discussion on proposal to repeal abortion ban

Shouts of “Shame! Shame!” rang out in the Arizona House as Republican lawmakers shut down discussion on a proposed repeal a near-total abortion ban.
5 days ago
Steven Tyler of Aerosmith performs live on stage at the Wells Fargo Center on September 02, 2023 in...
David Veenstra

Aerosmith reschedules Phoenix farewell tour stop

Aerosmith announced rescheduled dates for their Peace Out farewell tour. The rock band will be performing at Footprint Center on Oct. 31.
6 days ago
Arizona Gives Day raised $5.3 million for nonprofits. (Arizona Gives Photo)...
David Veenstra

2024 Arizona Gives Day generates $5.3 million for nonprofits

Arizonans raised more than $5.3 million to nearly 900 Arizona nonprofits as part of the 2024 Arizona Gives Day annual virtual fundraiser.
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The new event, which has games like cornhole, will take place at Paradise Valley Community College....
Serena O'Sullivan

Valleypalooza 2024: New event to bring music, art, games to Paradise Valley Community College

A new Valley event called Valleypalooza is set to kick off this Saturday at 11 a.m. at the Paradise Valley Community College.
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Construction and asphalt company secures new Phoenix facility...
KTAR.com

Phoenix construction firm buys industrial building in Peoria for $9.5M

Gonzalez Asphalt, a Phoenix-based construction and asphalt company, will expand its business in the northwest Valley, officials said.
6 days ago
The FoodStock food truck festival will go down Saturday, April 13, 2024, in Peoria. (FoodStock Phot...
Arin Ducharme

FoodStock food truck festival returns to Peoria on Saturday

The FoodStock food truck festival will make its return to the west Valley for the sixth year in a row this Saturday. 
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A Silver Alert was issued on Wednesday, April. 10, 2024, for a Chandler man, Jonathan Hackman, with...
KTAR.com

Silver Alert canceled after 77-year-old Chandler man found safe

A Silver Alert was canceled Thursday after 77-year-old Chandler man Jonathan Hackman was found safe.
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Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump speaks Wednesday, April 10, 2024, a...
Associated Press

Trump says Arizona’s abortion ban goes too far while defending the overturning of Roe v. Wade

Donald Trump said that an Arizona law that criminalizes nearly all abortions goes too far and called on Arizona lawmakers to change it.
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FILE - This undated file photo released by the Tucson Police Department on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018...
Associated Press

Man convicted of killing 6-year-old Tucson girl sentenced to ‘natural life’ prison term

A man convicted of killing a 6-year-old Tucson girl, whose body was later found in a desert area, has been sentenced to another prison term.
6 days ago
A Phoenix police officer was fired on April 10, 2024, for a fatal 2022 shooting. (YouTube screensho...
KTAR.com

Phoenix Police Department fires officer who fatally shot man throwing rocks at patrol cars

The Phoenix Police Department on Wednesday fired an officer who fatally shot a man who was throwing rocks at patrol cars in 2022.
6 days ago
Loop 101 was closed in Phoenix on the afternoon of April 10, 2024. (ADOT Photo)...
KTAR.com

Southbound Loop 101 Agua Fria Freeway reopened in Phoenix following vehicle fire

The southbound Loop 101 Agua Fria Freeway reopened on Wednesday after a vehicle fire, according to transportation officials.
6 days ago
Police are investigating the death of a man who was found at a landfill at southwest Valley on Apri...
KTAR.com

Police investigating after body of man found at landfill in southwest Valley

Police are investigating the death of a man who was found at a landfill at southwest Valley on Wednesday, authorities said.
6 days ago
The fire took place in a new housing development in Phoenix. (KTAR News photo/Troy Barrett)...
KTAR.com

Suspect sought in possible arson that destroyed several under-construction homes in Phoenix

Authorities are seeking a suspect who is accused of starting a fire that destroyed several under-construction homes in Phoenix earlier this week.
6 days ago
Chart showing the Phoenix weather forecast. The city is expected to see the first 90-degree day of ...
Kevin Stone

Phoenix expected to heat up for first 90-degree day of 2024 before weekend

Phoenix is expected to see its first 90-degree day of the year before the weekend after falling just short last week.
6 days ago
Split image of a headshot of Warren Petersen, Arizona's Senate leader, on the left and a sign that ...
Kevin Stone

Arizona Senate Republican leader responds to state Supreme Court abortion ruling

The Republican leader of the Arizona Senate said Wednesday he wanted the state Supreme Court to rule the way it did on abortion a day earlier.
6 days ago
Phoenix Indian Center will relocate office in May...
KTAR.com

Phoenix Indian Center relocating to midtown office building in May

In an effort to better support its growing base of clients, Phoenix Indian Center plans to move its offices to a site in midtown Phoenix.
6 days ago
(Photo by Jemal Countess/Getty Images for Women's March)...
Jim Sharpe

The abortion stance both sides need to agree on in Arizona

KTAR News host Jim Sharpe believes Arizonans should listen to each other and not be swayed by politicians looking for a vote when it comes to abortion.
6 days ago
File photo of a road closed sign. Traffic was backed up for miles on Interstate 17 north of metro P...
KTAR.com

Traffic backed up for miles when crash temporarily closes Interstate 17 north of metro Phoenix

Traffic was backed up for miles when a crash temporarily closed Interstate 17 north of metro Phoenix on Wednesday morning.
6 days ago
A split image of Patrick Battillo in his Mr. ORNG persona on the left and his mugshot on the right....
Kevin Stone

Phoenix Suns superfan Mr. ORNG, who coaches at a Valley high school, accused of child sex crimes

A Valley high school coach who is well known as Phoenix Suns superfan Mr. ORNG was arrested Wednesday for alleged child sex crimes.
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