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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 28, 2020Chandler man arrested for online sexual exploitation scheme
Chandler Police arrested 26-year-old Devon Raj Sharma after an investigation found he allegedly used social media to obtain exploitative images from people.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 27, 2020Sears Fire grows to 9,200 acres, destroys several homes, buildings
The Sears Fire has consumed more than 9,200 acres and remains 0% contained. It has destroyed 3 homes, 5 outbuildings and several vehicles.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 27, 2020Shoplifting suspect arrested after hitting 2 Peoria officers with vehicle
Peoria police arrested 40-year-old Gabriel Brandin after he allegedly resisted arrest following a shoplifting incident and eluded officers multiple times.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 27, 2020Arizona reports no new deaths, 412 new coronavirus cases
Arizona health officials reported 412 new coronavirus cases and no new deaths Sunday, putting the state's totals at 217,237 COVID-19 infections and 5,622 fatalities.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 26, 2020Closures, evacuations as Sears Fire grows to 6,800 acres north of Phoenix
Some Camp Creek residents evacuated from the area northeast of Phoenix as the Sears Fire grew to 6,800 acres on Saturday afternoon.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 26, 2020Buckeye holding drive-thru Halloween carnival on Oct. 24
The Town of Buckeye will host its annual Halloween parade for the 80th consecutive year, albeit in a non-traditional manner.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 26, 2020Operation Snake Eyes leads to arrest of 51 known gang members in Phoenix
A police initiative targeting crime spikes in the metro Phoenix area resulted in the arrest of 140 fugitives, including 51 known gang members.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 26, 2020Three injured in crash at 57th Street and Thunderbird Road
Three people are in serious condition after a two-car collision at 57th street and east Thunderbird Road in Phoenix on Saturday morning.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 26, 2020Arizona reports 457 new coronavirus cases, 35 additional deaths
Arizona health officials reported 457 new coronavirus cases and 35 more deaths Saturday, putting the state's totals at 216,826 COVID-19 infections and 5,622 fatalities.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 26, 2020State Route 51 northbound reopens at Shea Boulevard exit following crash
State Route 51 northbound was closed at the Shea Boulevard exit after a crash near the exit ramp due to a possible wrong-way driver early Saturday morning.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 26, 2020Arizona receives $1.49 million to support expanding adoption services
Arizona has been awarded $1.49 million by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to expand adoption efforts across the state.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 26, 2020Ranking says Gilbert one of top 50 places to live in US
A recent ranking by Money.com says Gilbert ranks at one of the best places to live in America, based on the economy, safety and other factors.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 25, 2020Shooting at a Phoenix apartment complex leaves 1 dead
Police are investigating after responded to a shooting at a Phoenix apartment complex Friday night that left one man dead.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 25, 20205 Arizona schools earn National Blue Ribbon School honors
Five Arizona schools were recognized with National Blue Ribbon School honors Thursday by the U.S. Department of Education.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 25, 2020Number of Arizonans without health insurance climbed again in 2019
The number of Arizonans without health insurance jumped to more than 800,000 last year, according to Census Bureau data.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 25, 2020Mesa police fatally shoot man in Tempe after pursuit of stolen vehicle
Mesa police officers fatally shot a suspect after a pursuit that ended just across the Tempe border on Friday morning.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 25, 2020Woman at home in Mesa shoots intruder armed with knife
Police in Mesa said Thursday a woman shot a man who broke into her home and then came at her with a knife.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 25, 2020Arizona reports 518 new coronavirus cases, 28 additional deaths
Arizona health officials reported 518 new coronavirus cases and 28 more deaths Friday, putting the state's totals at 216,367 COVID-19 infections and 5,587 fatalities.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 25, 2020Cindy McCain explains why she’s endorsing Joe Biden for president
Cindy McCain explained in a video why she crossed party lines to endorse Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden.
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ARIZONA ELECTION NEWS | Sep 25, 2020
Maricopa County passes 2.5 million registered voters
This week, Maricopa County passed 2.5 million registered voters. Officials predict that will result in a historic turnout for the November general election.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 25, 2020Closures on I-17 in North Valley, Loop 202 in East Valley to slow drivers
Closures on Interstate 17 in the North Valley and Loop 202 in the East Valley are among the restrictions that will hinder weekend drivers.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 25, 2020Drive-in concerts coming to the Arizona State Fairgrounds this fall
A new socially distanced drive-in concert series called "Concerts in Your Car" is set to debut this October at the Arizona State Fairgrounds.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 24, 20203 people injured in drive-by shooting in south Phoenix
Police are investigating an incident where three people were injured in a shooting that took place outside of a south Phoenix residence.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 24, 2020Candlelight vigil held in Phoenix for Breonna Taylor, Dion Johnson
People gathered in downtown Phoenix Thursday night to hold a candlelight vigil in honor of Breonna Taylor and Dion Johnson.