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AI Video of Victim Upends Sentence in East Valley Road-Rage Killing
An Arizona appeals court ordered a new sentencing hearing in a Gilbert-area road-rage shooting after the trial judge relied on an AI-generated video recreating the deceased victim speaking to the court. The manslaughter conviction stands, but the 10-year sentence was vacated.
Arizona Appeals Court Tosses Manslaughter Sentence After AI Video of Dead Victim Played in Court
An Arizona appeals court has ordered a new sentencing for a Chandler man convicted of killing another driver in a 2021 road rage shooting, ruling that an AI-generated video of the deceased victim was unreliable and improperly influenced the judge.
Mesa man's death in police custody ruled a homicide by medical examiner
The Maricopa County Medical Examiner's Office has ruled the April death of 52-year-old Eric Baker, who died after an arrest by Mesa Police, a homicide. His family has filed a claim seeking $2 million from the City of Mesa.
ASU Student Who Inspired Tempe Police Oversight Board Faces Misdemeanor Charges After Viral Arrest
Eryn Bonner, an Arizona State University student whose July arrest went viral, now faces two misdemeanor charges in Tempe. Her attorney calls the case a political prosecution, while Tempe police say an internal review of the officer's use of force is ongoing.
Scottsdale Unified School District Votes to Close Copper Ridge K-8 and Laguna Prep
The Scottsdale Unified School District Governing Board voted 3-2 on Tuesday to close the Copper Ridge K-8 and Laguna Elementary campuses by the end of the 2026-27 school year, displacing about 700 students amid declining enrollment and budget pressures.
Arizona Judicial Branch and FBI Investigate Court Data Breach Exposing Millions of Records
The Arizona Judicial Branch and the FBI are investigating a cyberattack that exposed the personal information of more than one million people, including foster care reports and protection orders.
Casa Grande Faces First Test of New Data Center Permitting Rules as 954-Acre Campus Proposal Hits Planning Commission
A 954-acre data center campus proposal near Montgomery Road marks the first official test of Casa Grande's new conditional use permit requirements for data center development, drawing attention over water, energy, and environmental concerns.
Sierra Vista Police Seek Help Identifying Ace Hardware Theft Suspect
Sierra Vista police are asking the public to help identify a suspect accused of stealing more than $400 worth of merchandise across several shoplifting incidents at Ace Hardware.
Kingman Man Arrested in Nearly Decade-Old Murder Case
A 46-year-old Kingman man has been arrested on a first-degree murder charge tied to a December 2016 homicide that had gone unsolved for nearly ten years.
Yuma Doctor Sentenced to 7.5 Years in Prison for $36.5 Million Medicaid Fraud
Former Yuma physician Irfan Fazil was sentenced Friday to seven and a half years in prison after pleading guilty to defrauding the state's Medicaid program of more than $36.5 million to fund a lavish lifestyle including private jets, luxury cars, and gold bars.
Prescott Police Officers Involved in Deadly Shooting During Welfare Check
Two Prescott Police Department officers fired their weapons at a person during a welfare check on Eagle Ridge Road Wednesday evening. The person died at the scene. The Arizona Department of Public Safety is investigating the incident.
Sedona Suspect Faces Trial for 2006 Cold-Case Sexual Assault
After two decades, DNA evidence and fingerprint analysis have linked a 45-year-old man to the alleged kidnapping and rape of a 14-year-old girl in Sedona in 2006. A pretrial hearing is scheduled for Monday, October 12 in Yavapai County Superior Court.
Flagstaff Public Artist Chip Thomas Wins MacArthur 'Genius Grant'
Flagstaff-based public artist Chip Thomas has been named one of 20 MacArthur Fellows for 2026, earning a $800,000 no-strings-attached grant for his large-scale murals on the Navajo Nation and his long career as a physician in the region.
Marana Police Investigate Likely Road Rage Shooting Near Interstate 10 and Ina Road
Marana Police Department is investigating a likely road rage shooting that occurred on Thursday evening near Interstate 10 and Ina Road. A suspect was detained, and the victim was rushed to the hospital with serious injuries. It is the second shooting in Marana this week.
Avondale Opens Family Bridge Homes, Offering Transitional Housing to Homeless Families
Avondale has opened a new $3 million transitional housing development, Family Bridge Homes, to help families experiencing homelessness save money, build stability, and work toward permanent housing.
Surprise Police Arrest Man on Multiple Child Sex Crime Charges, Seek Possible Additional Victims
Surprise Police Department arrested 37-year-old Corey Pattakos on multiple child sex crime charges and is actively seeking information about possible additional victims.
Peoria City Council Approves $104 Million Water Deal to Shore Up Long-Term Supply
The Peoria City Council unanimously approved a roughly $104.2 million agreement with Vidler Water Company to secure long-term storage water credits and associated infrastructure, a move aimed at diversifying the city's portfolio as federal cuts to its Colorado River allocation take effect in 2027.
Velma Teague Library Temporarily Moves to Civic Center Annex After Electrical Fire
An electrical fire has closed Glendale's Velma Teague Library, a Murphy Park branch that has served the neighborhood for more than 50 years. The city plans to relocate services to the nearby Civic Center Annex within about 90 days, with repairs to the original building that could cost millions and take up to a year.
Gilbert: Body Found Inside Burned Car in Dirt Lot Behind Strip Mall
An adult was found dead inside a burned car in a dirt lot near Higley and Williams Field roads early Wednesday morning. Gilbert police say there is no evidence of foul play, though the investigation remains ongoing and the victim has not been identified.
Three Hospitalized, Seven Others Treated After Bee Attack at Intel Campus in Chandler
Ten people were stung by bees at the Intel campus in Chandler on Monday morning. Three were hospitalized in stable condition while seven were treated at the scene.
Mesa Storms Turn Streets Into Rivers, Spark Multiple Water Rescues
Powerful storms on Wednesday sent rushing floodwaters through parts of Mesa, leaving thick mud and debris and forcing first responders to pull stranded drivers from submerged vehicles near Power and Hermosa Vista. No injuries were reported.
Mill Avenue businesses inch toward recovery after construction and pandemic setbacks
Tempe's Mill Avenue is seeing a slow rebound as ASU students return and the Downtown Tempe Refresh construction wraps up, but foot traffic still lags the surge many owners expected.
Scottsdale man, 80, arrested after shooting door-to-door solicitor in the back, police say
An 80-year-old Scottsdale man has been arrested and faces felony charges after police say he shot a 21-year-old door-to-door window-washing solicitor in the back during a second encounter in a gated community.
Former U.S. Sen. Jon Kyl, Arizona Water Policy Champion, Dies at 84
Longtime Arizona Republican senator Jon Kyl, who served nearly three decades in Congress and shaped landmark water policy in the U.S. West, has died at age 84 following a battle with a neurological disorder.
Third suspect taken into custody in Casa Grande shooting that wounded a 10-year-old girl
Police have taken the final suspect into custody in the Casa Grande shooting that left a 10-year-old girl with non-life-threatening injuries. Two teens, ages 15 and 16, had been identified as shooters and arrested Tuesday, while an 18-year-old named Francisco Solano Jr. was considered armed and dangerous.
Sierra Vista Police Solve String of Burglaries, Including Break-In at Dos Bros Taco Shop
Sierra Vista Police Department made multiple arrests this month after solving two burglary cases: a break-in at Dos Bros Taco Shop that caused over $10,000 in damage, and a spree of 12 vehicle burglaries in the Canyon de Flores neighborhood.
Kingman Man Killed in Police Pursuit Crash Near Bullhead City, Five Suspects in Custody
A 32-year-old Kingman man was killed in a head-on collision after a police pursuit in northwestern Arizona. The Arizona DPS identified the driver as Jeremy Matthew Miller. Five suspects, including a 15-year-old and an 18-year-old, are now in custody facing homicide and other charges.
Treaty Deal Cuts Colorado River Water Use Across U.S. and Mexico
Under a temporary treaty amendment called Minute 334, Mexico will voluntarily cut its Colorado River consumption by 250,000 acre-feet a year, joining Arizona, California, and Nevada in efforts to refill the dangerously low Lake Mead and Lake Powell.
Yavapai College approves $70,000 search for its next president
The Yavapai College board voted 3-1 on Aug. 17 to hire Cizek Associates for a $70,000 search for a new president, with the incoming leader expected to start in January under interim Provost Doug Berry.
Yavapai County Approves $3.4 Million in Sedona Airport Repairs
The Yavapai County Board of Supervisors approved nearly $3.4 million in FAA-backed repairs to the Sedona Airport, addressing eroded infield drainage and a deteriorating helicopter parking apron that airport officials say pose serious safety risks.
Queen Creek Man Charged With Reckless Driving and Manslaughter in Deadly Flagstaff Pedestrian Crash
A 23-year-old Queen Creek man was arrested at the scene Friday after allegedly driving recklessly before striking and killing a 69-year-old Flagstaff pedestrian near Milton Road and Plaza Way.
19-year-old shot and killed at Thomas Jay Regional Park Saturday night; suspect charged with second-degree murder
Tucson police say a 19-year-old man was fatally shot at Thomas Jay Regional Park late Saturday night, and a 20-year-old suspect has been charged with second-degree murder.
Ex-Military 'Hero' Joan Salgueiro Arrested on Felony Child Molestation Charges in Avondale
A former service member from Tolleson, once publicly praised for rescuing teenagers from a 2017 wrecked car, was arrested this week on felony charges of child molestation and sexual abuse of a girl who was as young as 14.
Surprise Opens $27 Million Community and Resource Center
A new 35,000-square-foot facility near Grand Avenue and Greenway Road brings health, social, and youth services under one roof after four years of planning.
Peoria City Council Approves Sales Tax Deal to Bring Whole Foods to North Peoria
Peoria City Council approved a development agreement with a sales tax incentive to anchor the Travesio mixed-use project at Lake Pleasant Parkway and Yearling Road with a 30,000-square-foot Whole Foods.
Man indicted for murder after high-speed chase and deadly crash in Glendale
A 20-year-old man faces first-degree murder and multiple other charges after a drunken, high-speed rampage through downtown Glendale killed a passenger and injured a police officer and two others.
Gilbert Moving Forward With Higley Road Improvements as Town Grows
The Town of Gilbert is moving forward with major improvements to a stretch of Higley Road, upgrading the corridor to major arterial standards with new pavement, dual left-turn lanes, sidewalks, and a new traffic signal at Coldwater Boulevard.
Chandler Man Charged with Murder After Allegedly Neglecting 84-Year-Old Mother to Death
A 64-year-old Chandler man faces second-degree murder charges after his 84-year-old mother was found in horrific conditions, with maggots emerging from her skin, while he was texting nude photos to multiple women, according to court records.
Two Hospitalized After Early Morning Scottsdale Shooting; Suspect Detained
Two people were hospitalized after a shooting near Camelback Road and Saddlebag Trail in Scottsdale early Sunday morning, and police say a suspect has been detained with no ongoing threat to the community.
Man arrested for trashing Tempe church, stealing PS5 from youth group
A 23-year-old Mesa man was arrested after surveillance footage and traffic cameras tied him to a break-in at a Tempe church that caused about $10,000 in damage and the theft of a PS5.
Scottsdale Police Rule South Scottsdale Shooting a Murder-Suicide as Two Die
Scottsdale police have upgraded their investigation into a Sunday morning shooting near McDowell and Scottsdale roads after both victims died of their gunshot wounds.
Phoenix PD launches sweeping audit into officers arrested for violent traffic stop
The Phoenix Police Department has announced an internal audit of two fired officers arrested for an unreported violent traffic stop, and a broader investigation into their former squad and precinct.
Fugitive Wanted in Casa Grande Bar Parking Lot Shooting Arrested After Nearly 3 Weeks on the Run
A 21-year-old man charged in the August 15 murder of a 37-year-old man outside the Airport Tavern in Casa Grande was taken into custody on September 3, ending a nearly three-week manhunt.
Sierra Vista SWAT Standoff Ends in Attempted Homicide Arrest
A 30-year-old Cochise County man faces attempted homicide, kidnapping, and multiple other charges after regional SWAT ended a barricade standoff at an apartment in Sierra Vista early Saturday morning, August 29. A female victim was rescued and transported to the hospital.
New Tunnel Opens in Kingman as I-40/US 93 Interchange Project Reaches 80% Completion
ADOT has opened a second tunnel in Kingman as part of a $106 million project to build a free-flowing interchange between Interstate 40 and US 93, now 80 percent complete.
Yuma Sector Border Patrol Arrests 143 Migrants During August Multi-Agency Operation
U.S. Border Patrol agents in the Yuma Sector arrested 143 people from 18 countries in August as part of Operation Stonegarden, including 95 undocumented truck drivers and four human smugglers.
Prescott Police Officers Involved in Deadly Shooting Wednesday Evening
A deadly shooting involving Prescott Police Department officers is under investigation after officers fired on a man during a welfare check on Eagle Ridge Road on Wednesday evening. The Arizona Department of Public Safety is leading the inquiry.
Sedona Fire District to mark 25 years since the 9/11 attacks with community breakfast
Sedona Fire District will hold its annual pancake breakfast and solemn ceremony at Station 6 on Sept. 11 to honor the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, including local firefighters who responded to New York City.
Two Medical Helicopters Collide Over Flagstaff, Killing Six
Two medical helicopters collided Sunday about a half-mile from Flagstaff Medical Center, killing six people and critically injuring a nurse. The crash sparked a brush fire that was extinguished, and two ground workers were injured in an explosion.
Tucson Police Probe Gay Bar Shooting as a Hate Crime After Two Killed
Two men were shot dead in the parking lot of a Tucson gay bar early Monday, and the suspect later died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Investigators say the suspect was carrying a list of LGBTQIA+ businesses, prompting a hate crime probe.