‘Offensive name’ changed of popular Grand Canyon hiking spot
The name change honors the cultural tribal significance of the location, which is a popular, much-needed stopping point for day hikers.
Arizona police write cheeky post after driver illegally buys wild owl after using meth
Sometimes people need a friendly reminder not to use illegal narcotics and definitely not to purchase wildlife from a gas station.
Arizona 3rd grader writes more than 30 picture books. His reason why is adorable
An Arizona third-grader has written more than picture 30 books, so far, and the reason why he's doing this is adorable.
Desert flooding damages Interstate 10 between Los Angeles and Phoenix
Traffic in both directions was halted initially, but westbound lanes for motorists heading from Arizona to California reopened later.
Thousands of 'rainbow fentanyl' pills seized as authorities warn of possible new 'trend' targeting kids
Customs and Border Protection agents in Arizona seized more than 15,000 fentanyl pills that were strapped to a person's legs on Wednesday, and one official says that it could be the start of a trend targeting younger people.
Woman holding onto stop sign rescued during flooding in Arizona
A construction crew spotted the 42-year-old woman in a running wash in Golden Valley. “[She was] holding onto a sign post in rushing water up to her waist,” the department said.
Body found near Lake Mead swimming site 3rd to surface since May
The National Park Service did not say in a statement how long officials think the corpse was submerged in the Boulder Beach area before it was found Monday by people who summoned park rangers.
NASA imagery shows Lake Mead water levels lowest in more than 80 years
Lake Mead is estimated to be at just 27% of capacity.
Arizona Gov. Ducey signs bill banning close recording of law enforcement; ACLU calls it unconstitutional
A bill that was signed into law by the Arizona governor on July 6 bans recording law enforcement officials within 8 feet.
'Baby Holly’: How an Arizona pastor adopted an infant left by nomadic ‘cult’ after parents’ murders
The story of "Baby Holly" has made national headlines and there's a strong Arizona connection to the case. The murder of the child's parents remains unsolved and authorities say a cult could be linked to the crimes.
Sweltering streets: Hundreds of homeless die in extreme heat across US
“If 130 homeless people were dying in any other way it would be considered a mass casualty event,” said Kristie L. Ebi, a professor of global health at the University of Washington.
Arizona volleyball player's honesty loses team the game, but wins the respect of her family, peers
An Arizona volleyball player's honesty about a bad call from the referee loses her team the game, but ultimately wins the respect of her family and teammates.
Dashcam: Phoenix Uber driver assaulted by customer – suspect turns himself in
A man is under arrest after he reportedly assaulted a ride-share driver in Phoenix, and the attack was caught on camera.
Woman dies after being caught in Colorado River current in Grand Canyon, officials say
Sheetal Patel, who lived in Chattanooga, Tennessee, but was originally from Chicago, had hiked into the canyon for the start of a multi-day river trip, officials said.
'He was evil': Phoenix Cricket Wireless employee violently attacked by suspect speaks out
Police say the man caught on video brutally attacking a Cricket Wireless employee before getting away with phones and cash from a store in Phoenix has been caught three days later. We want to warn you that the video is disturbing and hard to watch.
Arizona congressman blasts Ted Cruz’s comments against gun control following Texas elementary school shooting
Moments after the deadly Uvalde school shooting, Texas Senator Ted Cruz said he doesn’t believe gun control is a solution to combating mass shootings in the U.S.
Naked suspect found sleeping in underage girl's bedroom at Phoenix home: police
A naked intruder was found in the bedroom of a young girl and we're learning the disturbing details revealed in court documents after the suspect was arrested for indecent exposure.
Arizona woman accused of child abuse says she saw 'a demon' in her son, investigators allege
Police in Tempe say they are accusing a woman of child abuse, after she allegedly put her child's hand under hot water.
Phoenix Police arrest man accused of strangling woman to death on bus
Detectives, according to police, were later able to gather enough evidence to name 26-year-old Joshua Bagley as the suspect.
'Operation April's Fools': Arizona authorities arrest 29 men in undercover child sex crimes sting
Police say 29 men were arrested in connection to an undercover operation targeting child sex crimes and human trafficking in Arizona.