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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 1, 2023Valley dog reunited with family after 12 years, found 20 miles from home
After more than 12 years, a Valley family was reunited with their long-lost dog last weekend thanks to a microchip and animal control staff.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 1, 2023No scheduled freeway closures in metro Phoenix during Labor Day weekend
Metro Phoenix drivers won't have to labor through freeway closures during the holiday weekend, according to state transportation officials.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 1, 2023Weekend guide: Here are the biggest events around metro Phoenix for Sept. 1-3
There are plenty of things to do around the Valley this weekend, such as attending a sporting event, concert or farmers market.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 31, 2023Dust and rain hits Valley, thousands without power
The National Weather Service has issued a special weather statement for the Valley with dust and heavy rain expected.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 31, 2023Police fatally shoot man in domestic dispute in Casa Grande neighborhood
A 29-year-old man was fatally shot by police after a domestic incident Thursday afternoon in a Casa Grande neighborhood.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 31, 2023Gun found in student’s backpack at Phoenix elementary school
Phoenix police are investigating an incident after a gun was found inside a student's backpack Tuesday at a Kyren School District campus.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 31, 2023Will Hurricane Idalia affect gas prices across Arizona?
Hurricane Idalia tore through Florida and Georgia in recent days, but don't expect its damage to have an effect on gas prices in Arizona.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 31, 2023Unresponsive man with ‘AK-style’ pistol in vehicle prompted Phoenix freeway closure
An unresponsive man sitting inside a vehicle on a Phoenix freeway prompted a closure Wednesday evening, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 31, 2023Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drug Company partners with Phoenix company for lower priced medications
A virtual wellness company based in Phoenix just got the green light from a company founded by a famous "Shark Tank" judge.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 30, 2023Watch: Mesa police officer, bystander help child who wasn’t breathing
A Mesa police officer was in the right place at the right time last month to help a mother whose baby wasn't breathing.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 30, 2023Phoenix Fire Department recommending extending summer trail closures as rescues rise
The Phoenix Fire Department wants to extend trail closure hours on days of extreme heat following an increase in rescues this summer.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 30, 2023Maricopa County program provides permanent housing to over 1K people since 2022 launch
Since the launch of a Valley homelessness program last year, more than 1,000 people have transitioned into permanent housing.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 30, 2023Travis Scott bringing ‘Utopia-Circus Maximus’ tour to Phoenix in October
Rapper Travis Scott is returning to the tour scene with "Utopia-Circus Maximus" and a Phoenix stop is scheduled for October.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 30, 2023Suspect evading trooper on Loop 101 in Scottsdale crashes into 6 vehicles
Multiple people were hospitalized on Tuesday after a driver attempting to evade a trooper traveled the wrong way on a Scottsdale freeway, crashing into six vehicles.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 30, 2023Zach Bryan to bring ‘The Quittin Time’ tour to Valley for 2 nights
American country singer Zach Brown announced two stops in Valley next year during his North American tour.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 29, 2023Man hospitalized after being shot near Phoenix intersection
Phoenix police are investigating the shooting of a man Sunday afternoon near 23rd Avenue and Indian School Road.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 29, 2023Chandler PD: Arizona woman dies after stabbing a man in an apartment complex
A Sunday Chandler stabbing ended in death after the victim shot the attacker, according to the Chandler Police Department.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 29, 2023NB Loop 101 reopens in Scottsdale after wrong-way crash shut it down
Northbound Loop 101 Pima Freeway in Scottsdale has reopened after a wrong-way crash on Tuesday afternoon shut it down for several hours.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 29, 2023Couple sentenced to 20 years in prison for abusing 10-year-old at Phoenix home
A couple was sentenced to prison for the abuse and neglect of a 10-year-old child in April 2022 at a Phoenix home.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 29, 2023Peoria police chief to retire, nationwide search to begin for replacement
Peoria Police Department will begin its search for its new leader as current chief Art Miller announced his retirement this week.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 29, 2023Son accused of fatally shooting parents in Peoria home, police say
Peoria police are investigating a domestic violence-related shooting Monday afternoon in the area of Jomax Road and 83rd Avenue.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 29, 2023Here’s why Clint Hickman wanted mercy for man who made election-related threats against him
Maricopa County Supervisor Clint Hickman sat in a courtroom Monday and asked for mercy for the Iowa man who was found guilty of sending threatening messages to him regarding the 2020 election.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 29, 20232 arrested in Glendale after vehicle pursuit involving police
Two people were arrested in Glendale for leading police on a pursuit Monday afternoon after allegedly committing other crimes.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 29, 2023US 93 near Wickenburg reopens after crash shut it down for hours
U.S. 93 north of Wickenburg reopened Tuesday morning after it was closed for several hours because of a crash involving two semi trucks.