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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 10, 2021Woman shoots shoplifter in Phoenix store, booked for aggravated assault
A woman who left a shoplifter with serious injuries after shooting him Saturday afternoon has been charged with aggravated assault, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 10, 2021Arizona deputy on life support following assault, suspect in critical condition
An Arizona Sheriff's deputy who was assaulted Saturday morning is on life support, while the suspect in the case was shot in a home in Tonopah Saturday night and remains in critical condition, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 10, 20212 girls reported missing from central Phoenix home found safe
Two missing children who were reported missing Saturday evening in Phoenix have been found safe, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 10, 2021
Arizona reports 2,182 new COVID-19 cases, 32 more deaths Sunday
Arizona health officials on Sunday reported 2,182 new COVID-19 cases, the 12th consecutive daily update above 2,000, and 32 additional deaths from the disease.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 10, 2021Sam Fox to open Fly Bye pizza at north Phoenix shopping center
Popular Valley restaurateur Sam Fox plans to open a second Fly Bye to-go pizza in Phoenix, this one with a small seating area for dining in.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 9, 2021Phoenix police find 2 dead in apparent murder-suicide Saturday morning
Phoenix police officers found two people dead in their home early Saturday in what appeared to be a murder-suicide, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 9, 2021
Arizona reports 2,358 new COVID-19 cases, 31 more deaths Saturday
Arizona health officials on Saturday reported 2,358 new COVID-19 cases, the 11th consecutive daily update above 2,000, and 31 additional deaths from the disease.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 9, 2021Thai Chili 2 Go to open 12th Valley location in Scottsdale later this month
Thai Chili 2 Go is set to open its 12th Valley location and the second in the Scottsdale area later this month.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 9, 2021Nonprofit to pay off mortgages of 2 fallen Phoenix firefighters
A nonprofit that assists families of fallen first responders is paying off mortgages for two Phoenix firefighters who suffered line of duty deaths in 2019.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 9, 2021Crust Simply Italian to open third Valley location in Gilbert next year
Italian restaurant Crust Simply Italian is set to open its third Valley location in Gilbert next year, part of a plan to have 10 Arizona locations in the next eight years.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 8, 2021Mexican man sentenced to 5 years in prison for drug trafficking in Arizona by Tucson judge
A Mexican man was sentenced to five years in prison on Thursday for trafficking various drugs in Arizona, including heroin and methamphetamine, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 8, 2021Waymo says it’s given thousands of driverless rides in first year of Phoenix service
Waymo's first year of service in metro Phoenix resulted in thousands of autonomous drives, the ride-hailing company said Friday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 8, 2021
Arizona reports 2,702 new COVID-19 cases, 37 more deaths Friday
Arizona health officials on Friday reported 2,702 new COVID-19 cases, the 10th consecutive daily update of more than 2,000, and 37 additional deaths from the disease.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 8, 2021Loop 101 closure the only major restriction on Valley freeways this weekend
Valley freeways will be mostly clear of scheduled restrictions this weekend outside of a closure of Loop 101 in north Phoenix.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 8, 2021Grocery distributor taps Goodyear for warehouse center opening soon
One of the biggest suppliers of natural and organic foods in North America said it will open a distribution center in Goodyear with nearly 300 jobs available before the end of October.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 8, 2021LOOK Dine-In Cinema debuts in Chandler next week, replaces Flix Brewhouse
The smell of popcorn will once again fill the building at 1 Chandler Boulevard as LOOK Dine-In Cinema opens next week in the former home of Flix Brewhouse.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 7, 202118-year-old accused of shooting man, dumping body in Phoenix desert
An 18-year-old man was arrested for allegedly killing a kidnapping victim and dumping the body in a north Phoenix desert area, authorities said Thursday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 7, 2021North Rim at Grand Canyon to transition to day-use operations
The North Rim at Grand Canyon National Park will transition to day-use operations next weekend in preparation for winter.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 7, 2021
Arizona reports 2,529 new COVID-19 cases, 32 more deaths Thursday
Arizona health officials on Thursday reported 2,529 new COVID-19 cases and 32 additional deaths from the disease.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 7, 2021
Watch: US House Oversight Committee hearing on Arizona election audit
The U.S. House Committee for Oversight and Reform’s hearing on the Arizona election review is set to begin Thursday at 7 a.m. Arizona time. Watch it here.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 7, 2021Latino community impacted by affordable rental shortage in the Valley
Buying a home in the Phoenix area is seemingly out of reach for many people because of high prices and affordable rentals are in short supply, which is especially difficult for the Latino community who rent at a higher rate than other demographics in the Valley.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 7, 2021Local First Arizona’s Feed Phoenix initiative extended into 2022
A Local First Arizona initiative that serves locally-sourced meals to vulnerable communities in Phoenix has been extended into 2022, the organization announced Wednesday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 7, 2021Avondale brings back Billy Moore Days festival after pandemic shutdown
Avondale's four-day celebration of its founder will return to the streets in full soon after a year off because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 7, 2021Dia de los Muertos Festival to take place at Mesa Arts Center later this month
The city of Mesa will host a free Día de los Muertos Festival later this month, featuring various activities and a community altar for people to celebrate the memory of those who have passed on.