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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 11, 2023Maricopa County Sheriff Paul Penzone says installation of drug-scanning machines is close
Installation is close on the machines that will detect for drugs and other contraband going in and out of Maricopa County jails, Sheriff Paul Penzone said Monday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 11, 2023Monster Jam returns to West Valley stadium for weekend action
An action-packed monster truck tour is returning to the West Valley this weekend, bringing one of the largest motorsports experience in the world.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 11, 2023Pat’s Run returns to Tempe for 19th iteration on Saturday
The 19th annual Pat's Run will take over Tempe on Saturday in honor of former ASU and Cardinals star Pat Tillman.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 10, 2023Man killed in overnight drive-by shooting outside his Phoenix home
A man was killed early Monday in a drive-by shooting outside his home near 27th Avenue and Van Buren Street in Phoenix, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 10, 2023Bell Bank ends partnership tied to massive Mesa sports complex
The name sponsor of Bell Bank Park in Mesa announced Monday it was ending its partnership with the sprawling sports complex.
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SPONSORED | Apr 10, 2023Why drug-free weight loss still matters
Wanting to lose weight is a common goal for many people as they progress throughout life, but choosing between a holistic approach or to take medicine can be a tough decision.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 10, 2023Temperature in Phoenix reaches 90 degrees for the first time in 2023
For the first time this year, the temperature officially reached 90 degrees in Phoenix on Monday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 10, 2023Man dies of self-inflicted gunshot wound after abducting woman, Chandler police pursuit
Police in Chandler said a man fatally shot himself in a driveway after forcing a woman into his truck and taking off with her early Monday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 10, 2023Peoria food truck festival this weekend to feature more than 50 vendors
Food truck lovers should bring a big appetite to a festival in Peoria this weekend as Foodstock 2023 is set to feature more than 55 local vendors.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 10, 2023As heat-related deaths soar in Arizona, cities and other local activists launch tree-planting initiatives
Arizona cities, environmental advocates and businesses are teaming up to combat extreme heat by launching a variety of tree-planting initiatives.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 9, 2023Police find woman dead in Phoenix parking lot after shooting, suspect outstanding
A 32-year-old woman was found dead in a parking lot in West Phoenix just after midnight on Sunday, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 9, 2023Weekend wrap-up: Here are the biggest Arizona stories from April 7-9
Here are some of the biggest stories that headlined the Arizona news cycle over the weekend.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 9, 2023MCSO deputy hospitalized following crash in Queen Creek
A Maricopa County Sheriff's Office deputy was hospitalized Sunday afternoon after he was involved in an accident in Queen Creek.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 9, 2023Bodies of missing Salt River kayakers believed found
Rescuers were searching the Salt River in Phoenix last weekend for two men who witnesses said they saw enter the water and not come out.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 9, 2023Man walking on tracks in Tempe hospitalized after train strikes him
A 37-year-old man was hospitalized Easter morning after he was struck by a train in Tempe, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 9, 202327-year-old woman suspected in two Valley murder cases arrested
A 27-year-old woman accused in a Mesa and Phoenix murder case was arrested Friday, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 9, 2023Phoenix adding fire station in Ahwatukee to improve response times
The city of Phoenix will add a fourth fire station in Ahwatukee to improve response times in the southeast community.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 9, 2023Arizona man sentenced to 30 years in prison after murder conviction
An Arizona man was sentenced to 30 years in prison on Thursday after being convicted of second-degree murder.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 9, 2023
Controversial Arizona bill would allow factories to treat their own water
A bill to let Nestlé treat wastewater at its proposed Glendale plant and pump that water into the aquifer, earning water storage credits to draw on in the future, is raising fears that it will pit businesses against other water users.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 8, 2023Cooper’s Hawk Winery and Restaurant hiring 150 for new Surprise location
A restaurant and winery announced this week it is seeking to hire 150 people as the company gets ready to open its fourth Valley location in Surprise this summer.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 8, 2023Juvenile male arrested after deadly shooting in West Valley
A juvenile male is in custody after a shooting in the West Valley left an 18-year-old dead earlier this week, authorities said Saturday afternoon.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 8, 2023Phoenix Theatre Company announces shows for 104th season
The Phoenix Theatre Company this week announced shows that will be part of its 104th season starting in the fall, featuring a lineup that includes family favorites and classic musicals.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 8, 2023D-backs’ Luis Gonzalez shares special moment with Phoenix officer Tyler Moldovan at home opener
"I have had the opportunity to do amazing stuff like win the World Series, but that is something I will never forget," Luis Gonzalez said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 8, 2023Biltmore Commerce Center to undergo $52 million renovation project
Phoenix-based developer George Oliver announced Wednesday that the Biltmore Commerce Center will undergo a $52 million renovation project.