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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 10, 2021Mom killed during Peoria abduction; Amber Alert canceled after child found
An Amber Alert for a baby abducted in Peoria was canceled early Wednesday after he was found abandoned but safe, but his mother was killed during the kidnapping attempt.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 9, 2021Boy, 6, drives parents’ truck down Glendale street into a house
A 6-year-old Glendale boy got hold of the keys to his parents' truck and went for a short drive early Tuesday before crashing into a house down the street.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 9, 2021
Arizona reports 4,381 new COVID-19 cases, 231 more deaths Tuesday
Arizona on Tuesday reported 4,381 new coronavirus cases and 231 additional deaths from COVID-19.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 9, 2021Banner investing $400M for expansion at 2 East Valley facilities
Arizona's largest hospital system is investing nearly $400 million for expansion at two medical centers in the East Valley.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 8, 2021Former DPS leader says Phoenix police need to be open about coin probe
A former Arizona law enforcement agency leader said Phoenix Police should conduct its own investigation into allegations that an officers' challenge coin included hate speech.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 8, 2021Hiker dies after 40-foot fall at popular Phoenix Papago Park spot
A hiker who fell about 40 feet while climbing a popular trail in Phoenix died Sunday, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 8, 2021Arizona reports 2,250 new COVID-19 cases, 7 more deaths
Arizona health officials on Monday reported 2,250 new coronavirus cases and seven additional deaths from COVID-19.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 8, 2021Wreck on Interstate 17 near downtown Phoenix backs up traffic for miles
A crash jammed up traffic on Interstate 17 near downtown Phoenix early Monday, putting drivers in a long wait.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 8, 2021COVID-19 pandemic exposed social inequities, Mayo specialists say
A panel of Mayo specialists reflected on the medical community and their hospitals’ response during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 8, 2021Construction begins on new 40-acre community park in Avondale
Construction of a new 40-acre community park in Avondale began Wednesday with an expected completion date in the spring of 2022.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 7, 2021Silver Alert canceled after 87-year-old woman found safe
A Silver Alert was canceled late Sunday after a missing 87-year-old woman last seen near Goodyear was found safe, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 7, 2021President Biden, VP Harris to virtually tour State Farm Stadium vaccine site
President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris will virtually tour the state-run COVID-19 vaccination site at State Farm Stadium on Monday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 7, 2021Weekend wrap-up: Here are the biggest Arizona stories from Feb. 5-7
From a Scottsdale mansion selling for $21 million to coronavirus deaths in Arizona surpassing 14,000, here are the biggest stories of the weekend.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 7, 2021SRP offering customers shade trees to save energy, conserve water
SRP is offering customers two, free desert-adapted trees to help save energy and conserve water in the Valley of the Sun.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 7, 2021Mesa police shoot, kill man in response to call for suicidal threats
Mesa police shot and killed a man after being called to a disturbance involving the man making suicidal threats, according to authorities.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 7, 2021Arizona reports 1,544 new COVID-19 cases, 37 additional deaths
Arizona health officials reported 1,544 new coronavirus cases and 37 additional deaths from COVID-19 on Sunday, Feb. 7, 2021.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 7, 2021City Attorney to investigate alleged Phoenix police challenge coin
The Phoenix City Manager has instructed the City Attorney to launch an outside investigation into claims of a coin with inappropriate messaging and imagery being circulated among Phoenix police officers.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 7, 2021Arizona nonprofit receives grants to help veterans with COVID hardships
The Arizona Coalition for Military Families received multiple grants from the Bob Woodruff Foundation to support Arizona's service members amid COVID-19.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 6, 2021Phoenix police shoot man who broke into house, raised gun at officers
Phoenix police shot and killed a 29-year-old man who broke into a home and raised a gun at officers on Saturday morning, according to authorities.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 6, 202116-year-old boy found dead in car with gunshot wound in Phoenix
A 16-year-old boy was found dead in a car with a gunshot wound in near 19th and Oregon avenues in Phoenix on Friday night.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 6, 2021Arizona reports 3,471 new COVID-19 cases, surpasses 14K deaths
Arizona health officials reported 3,471 new coronavirus cases and 63 additional deaths from COVID-19 on Saturday, Feb. 6, 2021.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 6, 2021Mesa launches COVID-19 rent and utility assistance program
The City of Mesa is accepting applications for an emergency rental and utility assistance program to help those impacted by the coronavirus pandemic.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 6, 2021Arizona GOP Congress members request more COVID vaccines for state
Arizona's four GOP members of Congress sent a letter Friday to FEMA asking for more coronavirus vaccines after a request by Gov. Doug Ducey was denied.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 5, 2021Phoenix police investigating fatal shooting of 26-year-old man
Phoenix police are seeking information after a 26-year-old man was found shot inside an apartment on Friday afternoon near 7th Avenue and the U.S. 60.