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East Valley

Joe Rim was sentenced to prison for the 2022 murder of Stephen Benito Jacobo, 18.

Man sentenced to 15 years for 2022 murder of teen in Mesa

Updated: 2 hours ago
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By Alexis Cortez and Molly McBride
Joe Rim was sentenced to 15 years in prison for the 2022 murder of Stephen Benito Jacobo, 18.

East Valley

Police arrested Jeffrey Wisner after he allegedly stabbed a man in Gilbert on Dec. 11, 2025.

Gilbert stabbing suspect arrested; victim expected to survive

Updated: 4 hours ago
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By Brian Petersheim Jr.
Authorities arrested a man accused of stabbing another in the East Valley late Thursday night.

West Valley

Crews remove two cars after a fiery crash in Litchfield Park on Dec. 14.

1 dead, 1 hospitalized after fiery crash near Litchfield Park

Updated: 4 hours ago
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By Brian Petersheim Jr.
One person was killed, and another was hospitalized after a crash near Litchfield Park early Sunday morning.

Phoenix

2025 file photo of Echo Canyon Trail on Camelback Mountain.

Popular Camelback Mountain trail reopens after storm repairs

Updated: 4 hours ago
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By Brian Petersheim Jr.
Echo Canyon Trail at Camelback Mountain has reopened after crews stabilized multiple boulders that eroded and loosened during storms that moved through the area in October.

East Valley

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Teen critically hurt after shooting in Gilbert

Updated: 5 hours ago
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By Brian Petersheim Jr.
A teenager is fighting for his life after being shot in Gilbert on Saturday night.

Phoenix

Jake Heslington captured the first-place title for the men’s full marathon, finishing with a...

Race to the finish line: Here are the top runners for inaugural Phoenix Marathon

Updated: 6 hours ago
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By Alexis Cortez
Thousands of people pushed themselves to the limit to finish the first-ever Phoenix Marathon on Saturday.

East Valley

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Man seriously hurt after head-on crash with alleged impaired driver in Mesa

Updated: 7 hours ago
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By Brian Petersheim Jr.
A young man is fighting for his life after colliding head-on with a suspected impaired driver in Mesa on Sunday morning.

East Valley

A Scottsdale police officer was hospitalized with minor injuries after a crash on Saturday...

Officer, driver hurt after crash in Scottsdale

Updated: 7 hours ago
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By Brian Petersheim Jr.
A police officer was hospitalized after a crash that closed a Scottsdale intersection on Saturday morning.

Arizona

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Suspect killed after pursuit, shootout with troopers near Holbrook

Updated: 11 hours ago
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By Alexis Cortez
Investigators say a suspect led Arizona Department of Public Safety authorities on a pursuit, leading to a deadly shootout in the northeastern part of the state on Saturday.

Arizona

Each child was escorted around the store where they were able to spend $300-350 on anything...

Hundreds of children receive holiday shopping spree in north Phoenix

Updated: 19 hours ago
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By Jason Barry
Each Arizona child was escorted around the Target store at Phoenix Desert Ridge mall where they were able to spend $300-350 on anything they wanted, including toys, clothes and books.
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East Valley

The collision happened near the intersection of Southern Avenue and Dobson Road just before...

2 dead, 8 hurt after fiery wreck in Mesa; 3 officers among those injured

Updated: 22 hours ago
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By Alexis Cortez and Brian Petersheim Jr.
Two people are dead, and eight others, including three police officers, were hurt in a fiery crash early Saturday in Mesa

Northern Arizona News

Firefighters battled a two-alarm blaze in Pinetop-Lakeside that destroyed two homes early...

2 homes destroyed after fire in Pinetop-Lakeside

Updated: Dec. 13, 2025 at 12:26 PM MST
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By Brian Petersheim Jr.
Firefighters worked to contain a large fire that burned down two homes in eastern Arizona early Saturday.

Arizona

File photo of Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes.

Arizona AG Kris Mayes joins lawsuit over visa policy changes

Updated: Dec. 13, 2025 at 9:09 AM MST
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By Brian Petersheim Jr.
Arizona’s top prosecutor has joined a multistate lawsuit challenging visa policy changes implemented by the Department of Homeland Security, her office announced on Friday.

Phoenix

It happened on the eastbound side of the I-10.

Interstate 10 reopens after hit-and-run crash in west Phoenix

Updated: Dec. 12, 2025 at 10:34 PM MST
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By David Baker
The I-10 has reopened after a hit-and-run crash in west Phoenix on Friday night.

Northern Arizona News

Deputies had to use fire extinguishers to put out the fire.

Rural Arizona couple learns the hard way property has no fire protection

Updated: Dec. 12, 2025 at 10:24 PM MST
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By Molly McBride
A rural Arizona couple learned they had no fire protection coverage when a fire broke out on their property Monday.

Politics

Sen. Ruben Gallego pushed for a temporary ACA subsidy extension to protect coverage for 24...

Sen. Ruben Gallego pushes for deal as ACA subsidies still set to expire

Updated: Dec. 12, 2025 at 9:32 PM MST
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By Zach Prelutsky
On Friday, Arizona Senator Ruben Gallego (D) visited the Mountain Park Health Center’s Jesse Owens Clinic near Baseline Road and Central Avenue in Phoenix to take a short tour and spoke one-on-one with Arizona’s Family Reporter Zach Prelutsky.

West Valley

After the game, Cardinals tight end Trey McBride signed Stryker’s hat and gave him his gloves.

Peoria mom, son get game day surprise from Cardinals’ Trey McBride

Updated: Dec. 12, 2025 at 8:55 PM MST
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By Austin Walker
Amanda Eriqez won a custody battle after years of domestic violence and received surprise Cardinals tickets from coworkers. After the game, Trey McBride gave her son autographed gloves.

Arizona

The corrections officer suffered only minor injuries.

Video shows moments after inmate was shot by officer at Arizona hospital

Updated: Dec. 12, 2025 at 8:33 PM MST
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By David Baker
Bodycam video released Friday shows the moments after a corrections officer shot and killed an inmate during a fight at a Tucson hospital.

Surprise Squad

The gesture brought tears to Gloria's eyes.

Arizona’s Family Surprise Squad spreads holiday cheer at Phoenix Fry’s Food Store

Updated: Dec. 12, 2025 at 7:32 PM MST
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By AZFamily Digital News Staff
Arizona's Family Surprise Squad, Valley Toyota Dealers and Fry's Food Stores partnered to provide the holiday gifts to shoppers.

Phoenix

Phoenix Zoo is home to a viper whose original owner didn't have a permit.

Phoenix Zoo partners with wildlife group to house illegally imported animals

Updated: Dec. 12, 2025 at 7:13 PM MST
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By AZFamily Digital News Staff
The Phoenix Zoo is fighting trafficking by providing homes for illegally imported wildlife

Crime

April McLaughlin was offered a plea deal on Thursday.

Accused animal hoarder in Chandler offered plea deal in two cases

Updated: Dec. 12, 2025 at 7:09 PM MST
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By David Baker
Prosecutors have offered a plea deal to April McLaughlin, a Chandler woman who was indicted on animal cruelty and fraud charges.

Phoenix Police DOJ Investigation

Phoenix PD is about to finalize a new policy about its conduct and intersection with people...

Phoenix PD proposes new homeless interaction policy following DOJ criticism

Updated: Dec. 12, 2025 at 6:53 PM MST
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By Mickaela Castillo
Phoenix PD said the new policy under consideration is meant to provide guidance on respectful, lawful interactions with people experiencing homelessness.

Yuma News

A dog is getting a second chance at life thanks to a man who rescued him from a remote area in...

Man rescues blind dog from remote desert area in Yuma

Updated: Dec. 12, 2025 at 6:26 PM MST
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By Karina Rubio and Lauren Kobley
A dog is getting a new leash on life thanks to a man who rescued him from a remote area in Yuma.

East Valley

Tempe PD shared edited bodycam of the rescue.

WATCH: Firefighters, police officers help save pup stuck in Tempe canal

Updated: Dec. 12, 2025 at 6:18 PM MST
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By Peter Valencia
What started as a desperate swim in a Tempe canal ended with teamwork, cheers, and one safe pup, all thanks to the East Valley city's first responders.

East Valley

Tempe PD said detectives identified the second suspect as 25-year-old Dante Gaines.

Court papers detail deadly Tempe Marketplace shooting; second arrest made

Updated: Dec. 12, 2025 at 6:11 PM MST
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By Peter Valencia
Newly obtained court documents are revealing more about how an online sale meetup turned into a deadly shooting at a popular East Valley shopping center.

Northern Arizona News

The North Kaibab Trail is closed.

Hikers worry Grand Canyon rim-to-rim hike closure may last years

Updated: Dec. 12, 2025 at 5:49 PM MST
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By Mason Carroll
The Grand Canyon rim-to-rim hiking ban is sparking fears among hikers that the closure could last for years.

Phoenix

Phoenix Fire operates Drone 1, a mobile station where crews launch and monitor their drones...

Drone to the rescue: How Phoenix Fire is using technology to rescue hikers

Updated: Dec. 12, 2025 at 5:44 PM MST
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By Steven Sarabia and AZFamily Digital News Staff
The Phoenix Fire Department explains how it used a weight-bearing drone in a first-of-its-kind rescue at Camelback Mountain.

Phoenix

A man will spend 45 years behind bars for a deadly attack against a construction crew in...

Man sentenced to 45 years for deadly attack on Phoenix construction crew

Updated: Dec. 12, 2025 at 4:57 PM MST
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By Lauren Kobley
A man learned his punishment for shooting and killing a construction worker in Phoenix almost four years ago.

Phoenix

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Phoenix 911 calls will now ask callers if they need behavioral health

Updated: Dec. 12, 2025 at 4:45 PM MST
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By Mitchell Koch and Micaela Marshall
Starting on Monday, 911 callers in Phoenix will hear a new option when calling in an emergency.

Politics

Video posted on social media shows agents using pepper spray on the large group of protestors,...

Arizona Democrats call for Congress to investigate use of force in Tucson raid

Updated: Dec. 12, 2025 at 3:43 PM MST
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By Alexis Cortez
Several Arizona Democratic leaders are asking Congress to investigate after an operation resulted in a Tucson representative and her staff members being pepper-sprayed.

Politics

The Arizona Supreme Court made a unanimous decision.

Arizona Supreme Court clarifies red-light penalties in serious, deadly crashes

Updated: Dec. 12, 2025 at 3:38 PM MST
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By Peter Valencia
The Arizona Supreme Court on Friday narrowed when drivers can face enhanced penalties for running red lights in crashes that cause death or serious injury.

Phoenix

Phoenix Police respond to a deadly shooting at the Allegro Apartments in Ahwatukee.

Man dead after being shot at apartment complex in Ahwatukee

Updated: Dec. 12, 2025 at 3:06 PM MST
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By Mitchell Koch and Gibby Parra
A man was found shot and killed outside the door of a balcony at an Ahwatukee apartment early Friday morning.

Northern Arizona News

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Man wanted for alleged sexual assault arrested at Arizona-Mexico border

Updated: Dec. 12, 2025 at 2:49 PM MST
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By Alexis Cortez
Deputies stopped a suspect at the Arizona-Mexico border who was wanted for reportedly sexually assaulting a woman at a gas station earlier this year.

Yuma News

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Inmate dies after being attacked at Yuma-area prison

Updated: Dec. 12, 2025 at 2:02 PM MST
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By Lauren Kobley
A man is dead after allegedly being attacked by fellow inmates at a Yuma-area jail on Monday.

West Valley

The unidentified driver was charged with criminal speeding, reckless driving and three counts...

Speeding driver tried racing Arizona trooper with 3 children in car, DPS says

Updated: Dec. 12, 2025 at 12:45 PM MST
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By Alexis Cortez
A speeding driver is accused of attempting to race a trooper while his kids were unbuckled in the backseat in the West Valley earlier this month.

Something Good

Over the last nine years, Joe Giacinto has memorized hundreds of songs on his clarinet,...

Blind Arizona clarinetist to perform at NBA game after video goes viral

Updated: Dec. 12, 2025 at 7:40 AM MST
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By Alexis Cortez
Self-taught Valley clarinetist Joe Giacinto is set to perform at an NBA game after a video of his performance attracted the attention of a retired NBA legend.

Entertainment

LEONARDO DI CAPRIO as Bob Ferguson in "One Battle After Another." A Warner Bros. Pictures...

2025 Phoenix Critics Circle Awards: ‘One Battle After Another’ Wins Best Picture

Updated: Dec. 12, 2025 at 7:21 AM MST
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By Hunter V Norris
The Phoenix Critics Circle announces its winners for the best films of 2025.

Phoenix

The Phoenix Fire Department announced Captain Luke Moran’s death on social media.

Phoenix Fire Department mourning death of fire captain

Updated: Dec. 12, 2025 at 6:58 AM MST
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By Mitchell Koch
Firefighters across the Valley are remembering the heroic service of Phoenix Fire Captain Luke Moran.

East Valley

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1 hurt, 1 in custody after stabbing in Gilbert

Updated: Dec. 12, 2025 at 6:06 AM MST
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By Mitchell Koch
A man is in the hospital after he was stabbed late Thursday night in Gilbert, and another person is now in custody.

Science and Climate

A man was able to walk completely across the Colorado River in Laughlin due to extremely low...

The Colorado River’s water level is so low that a man can walk across it

Updated: Dec. 11, 2025 at 11:50 PM MST
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By Kim Passoth
A man was able to walk completely across the Colorado River in Laughlin due to extremely low water levels, documenting the feat with drone footage.

East Valley

Renderings and a map of the Price Road Innovation Campus as submitted in council documents

Chandler unanimously votes against proposed AI data center

Updated: Dec. 11, 2025 at 10:31 PM MST
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By Dennis Welch, AZFamily Digital News Staff and David Baker
After hours of public comment, the Chandler City Council rejected a plan to build an AI data center.

East Valley

The altered data was reported to the FBI, contributing to Gilbert being named the...

Former Gilbert councilman alleges police ‘falsified’ crime stats for years

Updated: Dec. 11, 2025 at 10:08 PM MST
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By Austin Walker
A former Gilbert councilman claims police used a “Priority Zero” system to manipulate crime stats and response times

Politics

FILE - The healthcare.gov website is seen on Aug. 19. Millions of people in the United States...

Senate votes down dueling health proposals; Here’s what’s at stake for Arizona

Updated: Dec. 11, 2025 at 9:14 PM MST
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By The Associated Press, AZFamily Digital News Staff, Steven Sarabia and Zach Prelutsky
The Senate rejected two proposals to address the expiring COVID-era subsidies, meaning Obamacare premiums will go up.

Feature

The students compete against some of the best wrestlers in the country.

Phoenix prep school grows from strip mall start to premier wrestling program

Updated: Dec. 11, 2025 at 8:26 PM MST
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By AZFamily Digital News Staff and Nick King
A Phoenix prep school that started in 2018 in a Chandler strip mall now has one of the nation's premier wrestling programs.

Traffic

It happened on the southbound side of I-17 Thursday night.

I-17 reopens after crashes in central Phoenix

Updated: Dec. 11, 2025 at 8:12 PM MST
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By David Baker
Drivers near a major central Phoenix freeway interchange had to detour Thursday night because of multiple crashes.

Phoenix

Wayne Tomlin continues working at Goodwill's Retail Operations Center after nearly five decades

Goodwill employee celebrates 45 years of service at Phoenix facility

Updated: Dec. 11, 2025 at 7:46 PM MST
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By Mickaela Castillo
Wayne Tomlin walked into Goodwill looking for a job when he was 19, and 45 years later, he’s still there. Company leaders say Tomlin serves as an ambassador for new employees at the organization.

Investigation

Mike Long said he now owes $415,000 in unpaid medical bills.

Arizona AG reaches deal with insurance company over unpaid first responder claims

Updated: Dec. 11, 2025 at 6:19 PM MST
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By Amy Cutler and Cody Lillich
Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes says the Thin Blue Line Benefits Association has 60 days to pay unpaid first responder claims or face court.

Northern Arizona News

The Leupp Chapter House was converted to a courthouse Thursday.

‘Justice Bus’ brings legal, medical and more help to the Navajo Nation

Updated: Dec. 11, 2025 at 5:59 PM MST
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By Mason Carroll
Coconino County is helping those on the Navajo Nation who have legal trouble through its Justice Bust event.

Things to Do

The annual Christmas at the Princess event begins on Nov. 18. You won't want to miss it!

Boost your holiday cheer with these December events across Arizona

Updated: Dec. 11, 2025 at 5:34 PM MST
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By Mitchell Koch and David Baker
Arizona’s Family has a look at some of the biggest events across the Valley that are fun for the whole family.

Arizona

Airbnb reported that 99% of stays in Arizona last year had no disturbance reports

Airbnb’s anti-party tech blocks 500+ Arizona NYE bookings

Updated: Dec. 11, 2025 at 5:21 PM MST
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By Alexis Dominguez
Airbnb says it's increasing its "anti-party" technology in Arizona to prevent out-of-control house parties on New Year's Eve.
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