Teen charged with homicide after June shooting death in west Phoenix
A 16-year-old faces a homicide charge after a man shot in west Phoenix on June 28 died of his injuries on August 7, Phoenix Police say.
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Salmonella recall hits raw dog food sold in Arizona; Valley shelters push foster programs amid overcrowding
Oma’s Pride, a Connecticut pet food maker, has voluntarily recalled 639 bags of its frozen raw Woof Complete Canine Chicken Recipe dog food after testing found…
Scottsdale finance director sentenced to prison for embezzling $10.7 million
Scottsdale finance director Mark Latham, 61, gets 6.5 years in prison for stealing $10.7 million from his employer over 16 years.
Arizona Auditors Say Cost Controls on Parent Caregiver Program Still Not Enforced
An Arizona audit found state agencies still haven’t enforced cost controls on a program paying parents to care for disabled children.
New River pastor’s killer to be sentenced after plea deal removes death penalty
Adam Sheafe, who confessed to murdering New River pastor Bill Schonemann and admitted planning to kill more than a dozen other religious leaders, is scheduled…
Scottsdale ranks No. 3 among America’s happiest cities in new WalletHub study
WalletHub’s 2026 ranking of America’s happiest cities placed Scottsdale, Arizona, third nationwide, behind Bismarck, North Dakota (No. 2) and Fremont…
Arizona AG Sues MV Realty Over Alleged Predatory Home-Lien Scheme
Arizona AG Kris Mayes sued MV Realty, alleging the company deceived about 1,500 homeowners into contracts that placed hidden liens on their homes.
ASU move-in week arrives alongside a sharp drop in international enrollment
ASU’s fall move-in week coincided with a 20% drop in international enrollment, which the university links to visa delays and policy changes.
Monsoon storms batter Phoenix area, downing trees and disrupting flights
A series of monsoon thunderstorms swept through metro Phoenix this week, knocking down trees in Gilbert, cutting power to thousands of customers, and forcing a…
Phoenix man arrested after overnight kidnapping chase on I-17 near Camp Verde
A 22-year-old Phoenix man, identified by AZFamily as John Sanchez, was arrested early on Aug. 13 after leading police on a high-speed chase up Interstate 17…