Phoenix, Scottsdale, and Tempe

Arizona March 21

'Where is he?' Arizona yoga instructor vanishes after going on blind date

A "magnetic" yoga instructor disappeared before a date in downtown Phoenix, Arizona, causing friends and family to contact authorities.

US Crime January 24

Arizona woman charged with murder of rideshare driver after allegedly using his car to run him over: report

An Arizona woman is accused of running over a 74-year-old rideshare driver multiple times with his car and was charged with second-degree muder.

Airlines January 14

FAA investigating after United, Delta flights nearly collide before landing at Phoenix airport

The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating after a United Airlines flight and a Delta Airlines flight had a near-collision over Phoenix on Saturday.

Phoenix, Scottsdale, and Tempe December 26

Christmas family dispute leads to 3 shot, 1 stabbed at Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport: police

Airport operations are back to normal at Phoenix's Sky Harbor after a Christmas family dispute that resulted in a shooting and stabbing, police said.

Arizona November 14

Arizona firefighters remove boa constrictor from pickup truck: 'Unusual call'

The Scottsdale Fire Department responded to an odd call on Wednesday after a man discovered a large boa constrictor sticking its head out from under his pickup truck.

Presidential August 21

Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. to address America on Friday about the 'present historical moment and his path forward'

Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. is expected to address America on Friday about the "present historical moment and his path forward," according to his campaign team.

US August 19

SEE IT: Arizona men attempt to steal motorcycle as would-be thief's pants fall off

Phoenix police are searching for two unknown suspects after they were caught in the act on camera and with their pants down early Wednesday morning.

Cold Case July 11

Suspect extradited from Mexico, arrested 20 years to the day in cold case murder of Arizona girl

The Phoenix Police Department announced the arrest of a man in connection to a teen's murder 20 years to the day the alleged killing happened.

Arizona July 2

Boy, 10, dies following rescue from Arizona hiking trail amid extreme heat

A 10-year-old boy died after he suffered from a heat-related incident while hiking on a trailhead in Phoenix officials said.

Justice Department June 13

Justice Department finds Phoenix Police have used excessive force, discriminated against minorities

The Justice Department says an investigation into the Phoenix Police Department has found examples of discrimination and use of excessive force.

Arizona May 20

Arpaio verdict reportedly costing taxpayers some $314 million

Legal and compliance costs in the overhaul of Arizona's Maricopa County Sheriff's Office are expected to reach $314 million by next summer.

Arizona May 9

ASU scholar on leave after altercation with hijab-wearing woman at pro-Israel rally

Arizona State scholar Jonathan Yudelman remains on leave as the school investigates a confrontation with a hijab-wearing woman whom he claimed disrespected his "sense of humanity"

Arizona April 8, 2024

Biden admin pledges $6.6B to ensure most advanced microchips are built in US

The Biden administration pledged up to $6.6 billion for Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. to expand its Arizona sites and better ensure cutting-edge microchips are made in the U.S.

LIFESTYLE April 6, 2024

Little Miss BBQ is the boss: Phoenix hotspot serves world-class 'cue with southwestern style

Little Miss BBQ is a celebrated casual-dining hotspot in Phoenix, Arizona. It's most famous dish is a giant sandiwich called El Jefe, "The Boss" in Spanish.

Arizona March 19, 2024

Arizona Dem who almost flipped key US House seat resigns over college sex misconduct claims

Democratic Arizona state Rep. Jevin Hodge, who nearly unseated Republican Congressman David Schweikert in 2022, has resigned from office.

Arizona March 19, 2024

Arizona Democrat to seek abortion after learning pregnancy is unviable

Democratic Arizona state Sen. Eva Burch announced Monday her intent to receive an abortion after being informed that her pregnancy is no longer viable.

Arizona March 18, 2024

1 dead, 1 hurt after homemade plane crashes in Arizona

One person was reported dead and another seriously injured after a homemade, experimental aircraft crashed Sunday morning in Maricopa County, Arizona.

Florida March 14, 2024

Florida citrus capital was most moved-to US county last year as Americans leave more populous areas

Florida's Polk County, located between Tampa and Orlando, experienced the highest population growth of any U.S. county last year according to estimates released by the Census Bureau.

Kansas March 6, 2024

Phoenix senior charged in Kansas with 1982 cold case murder

A 75-year-old Phoenix man has been arrested and brought to Kansas on charges that he killed Hutchinson resident Michael McKeown in 1982.

Phoenix, Scottsdale, and Tempe March 6, 2024

Woman seen on camera at Arizona gas station in suspected 'assault and abduction' found safe, police say

Police in a Phoenix suburb say they have been in contact with a woman involved in an "apparent assault and abduction" after releasing surveillance video.

Phoenix, Scottsdale, and Tempe March 2, 2024

'Apparent assault and abduction' caught on camera at Arizona gas station: police

Police in Arizona are asking for the public's help locating what appears to be a man and a woman involved in an alleged assault and abduction at a gas station on Feb. 23, 2024.

CRIME February 26, 2024

'Budding serial killer' suspect at heart of woke DA extradition battle arrested on bodycam

Scottsdale, Arizona, police have released bodycam footage of New York City murder suspect Raad Alamansoori's arrest in an Arizona parking garage last week.

Arizona February 26, 2024

Phoenix light rail train and car collide, killing 1 and sending another to hospital

One woman was killed and another was sent to the hospital with critical injuries when the car they were in crashed into a light rail train near downtown Phoenix.

Airports February 15, 2024

Biden administration grants airports $970 million for improvements, modernization

The Biden administration is giving 114 airports in 44 states $970 million for improvements from a $5 billion grant program to modernize airport terminals across the US.

Arizona February 9, 2024

Deputy sheriff of Maricopa County, Arizona, appointed to lead department for the year

Maricopa County, Arizona, Sheriff Paul Penzone resigned, and Deputy Sheriff Russ Skinner has been appointed serve as interim sheriff for the rest of the year.

Arizona January 23, 2024

Phoenix woman gets 37 years for neglected baby's death

Denise Snow-Ingram, 48, of Phoenix, has been sentenced to 37 years in prison for the 2013 death of her year-old daughter, Maricopa Country prosecutors have reported.

Media December 29, 2023

Sub shop owner wins battle to remove homeless camp outside store after 'defecation, fornication', 'deaths'

Sandwich shop owner Joe Faillace gave an update on the homeless crisis in Phoenix after he won a legal battle to clear a homeless encampment outside his business.

Phoenix, Scottsdale, and Tempe December 24, 2023

Phoenix man arrested after allegedly pointing laser at aircraft: police

Phoenix police have arrested a man after an incident involving a laser pointer and planes that were about to land at the city's Sky Harbor Airport.

Arizona December 20, 2023

Arizona man arrested for threatening federal judge, FBI agents, other officials

Michael Lee Tomasi, 37, of Rio Verde, Arizona, has been arrested under suspicion he issued online threats to numerous federal agents and employees.

Arizona December 12, 2023

3 coyote attacks reported in Phoenix; 4-year-old among victims bitten

A 4-year-old child and two men were victims of three separate coyote attacks that have occurred in Phoenix since Saturday, wildlife officials said.