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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 14, 2016Firefighters’ message of hope for sick kids at Phoenix Children’s becomes permanent
A Phoenix fire station has a special message for sick kids at Phoenix Children's Hospital: Hope. Thanks to some donations, that message is now permanent.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 14, 2016More than 1,600 wrong-way driving incidents reported in Arizona
The Arizona Department of Public Safety released alarming statistics on wrong-way drivers this year.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 14, 2016Arizona high court to rule on frisking detainee’s associates
The Arizona Supreme Court said it will review whether police should be allowed to frisk associates of someone taken into custody.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 14, 2016Nearly 1.9 million Arizonans to hit the road, take to skies for holiday travel
Triple-A estimates nearly 1.9 million Arizonans will either take to the road or hit the skies to spend time elsewhere this holiday travel season.
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ARIZONA ELECTION NEWS | Dec 13, 2016Trump taps Zinke to run Department of Interior, Brewer likely out of Cabinet talk
Donald Trump reportedly picked Rep. Ryan Zinke to run the Interior Department, likely meaning former Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer will not be in his Cabinet.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 13, 2016Phoenix man found safe in California, Silver Alert canceled
A Phoenix man who had been missing for over two days has been found, canceling a Silver Alert.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 13, 2016Gov. Doug Ducey takes trip to Arizona-Mexico border
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey had plans for a day at the border Tuesday, a visit that included tours of facilities and an entry port and a dedication ceremony.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 13, 2016One for the books: Grand Canyon welcomes record 6 million visitors
The Grand Canyon is millions of years old, but it recorded a first on Monday: The 6-millionth person to visit the park this year.
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ARIZONA ELECTION NEWS | Dec 13, 2016McCain has concerns about secretary of state nominee Tillerson’s ties with Russia
Sen. John McCain said the relationship between Russia and President-elect Donald Trump's secretary of state nominee, Rex Tillerson, is a matter of concern.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 13, 2016Bullets hit car driving on Phoenix-area freeway
Bullets flew into a car on an East Valley freeway early Tuesday morning but no one was injured, Arizona highway authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 13, 2016Not quite like Las Vegas, but Scottsdale named one of America’s most sinful cities
Nobody is perfect, and everybody does some things that Mom would probably not approve of. Scottsdale was named one of the most sinful cities in the country.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 13, 2016New leash on life in Arizona for 25 dogs saved from puppy mills
Twenty-five dogs who used to live in a Missouri puppy mill have a new leash on life in Arizona. They will be put up for adoption at some point.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 13, 2016Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport will allow Uber, Lyft to pick up passengers
Travelers arriving at Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport are now able to call rideshare services, such as Uber and Lyft, when they need to be picked up.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 13, 2016More than 7,000 Arizona State students are graduating this week
Arizona State University announced it is awarding about 5,200 undergraduate and 1,800 graduate degrees this week.
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ARIZONA ELECTION NEWS | Dec 12, 2016President-elect Donald Trump names Rex Tillerson his secretary of state
Just over a month after Trump was elected to become the next president, it was reported he has made Tillerson his selection for Secretary of State.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 12, 2016Maricopa County shelter, nonprofit offering dog and cat adoption, fix deals for holidays
Maricopa County Animal Control shelters are offering an adoption deal while a local nonprofit is making getting animals fixed much more affordable.
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UNCATEGORIZED | Dec 12, 2016Get in a ‘Star Wars’ mood with this touching ‘Rogue One’ ad
A touching ad from a Filipino telecommunications company has "Star Wars" fans reaching for the tissues just days before the release of "Rogue One."
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 12, 2016No criminal charges to be filed against former Arizona Attorney General Tom Horne
A criminal investigation into possible campaign abuses by former Arizona Attorney General Tom Horne has been dropped.
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GENERAL NEWS | Dec 12, 2016Taylor Swift claims top spot on Forbes’ list of highest-paid musicians
With an earnings of $170 million, 26-year-old Taylor Swift took over the top spot on Forbes' list of highest-paid musicians of 2016.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 12, 2016Phoenix man receives tattoos as way to raise money for friend battling cancer
Trying to help a friend, Aaron Shoemaker has decided to get a tattoo of the name of any person, brand or business that donates $5,000 or more.
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UNCATEGORIZED | Dec 11, 2016
Peoria ATV accident leaves 18-year-old ASU student dead
Peoria police said an 18-year-old Arizona State University student was killed Saturday in an ATV accident.
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UNCATEGORIZED | Dec 11, 2016Taiwanese Little League players experiencing American culture
A group of Taiwanese Little Leaguers is experiencing life in America with the help of Chandler National Little League.
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AP | Dec 11, 2016Sen. John McCain on reported cyber hacking: ‘It’s clear the Russians interfered’
Sen. John McCain of Arizona is among the Republican senators who have joined Democrats in condemning Russian political hacking.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 10, 2016Study shows Scottsdale pays more toward safety costs of entertainment district
According to a study, Scottsdale pays $3,198,737 per year in public safety costs in order to patrol and manage issues that may arise in the district.