Meet Coco: MCAO’s newest K-9 victim advocate for emotional support
PHOENIX - The Maricopa County Attorney's Office welcomed K-9 Coco who will provide emotional support for victims during court hearings or trials. "Today, we introduced our newest (and possibly most popular) employee: a four-year-old golden retriever named Coco!" MCAO said on Dec. 17. The office says supporting...
Kyrene School District votes to close 6 schools
The school district, which encompasses Tempe, Chandler, Guadalupe, and Ahwatukee, is citing budget cuts and declining enrollment. Zach Prelutsky has more.
Arizona AG seeks death warrant for inmate in 2002 gasoline attack
The Arizona Attorney General’s Office is seeking a death warrant for Leroy McGill, with a proposed execution date in March 2026. McGill was convicted of murder and attempted murder for a 2002 attack in which he doused Charles Perez and Nova Banta with gasoline and set them on fire in a north Phoenix apartment.
Bank manager found guilty of embezzling $655,000 from Mesa branch
MESA, Ariz. — A Mesa woman has been found guilty of embezzling funds from a bank she managed in the East Valley. Brooke McDonough, 35, was convicted of multiple offenses following a two-week trial that ended this month in federal court, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office of Arizona.
Gas prices in Arizona drops ahead of Christmas
PHOENIX - As we head into the holidays, gas prices are dropping, offering a bit of a Christmas surprise and helping with affordability issues. According to GasBuddy, at least three Valley stations are selling gas for under $2.70 a gallon. At one gas station in Central Phoenix, shoppers can find...
Phoenix Fire Department announces memorial service for fallen fire captain
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Firefighters from Phoenix and around the Valley will join loved ones this week to remember a Phoenix fire captain who recently passed away. The Phoenix Fire Department said Luke Moran’s memorial service is scheduled for Thursday at 10 a.m. and will be livestreamed on the department’s YouTube page.
Pedestrian seriously hurt after being hit by Phoenix driver
A serious crash shut down a neighborhood intersection at 59th Avenue and Thomas Road after a man was struck by a driver. Police said the pedestrian was rushed to a local hospital in serious condition.
Suspected robbery leads to 1 dead, 1 injured in Phoenix
Officers were called out to an apartment complex in the area of 69th and Clarendon avenues. Gibby Parra has the breaking news into Wednesday morning.
Arizona Teen Visiting Girlfriend Critical After Being Shot By ‘Erratic’ Family Visitor
A 16-year-old boy is fighting for his life after being shot Saturday night while visiting his girlfriend, and police say a 21-year-old relative of the homeowners is responsible. Rael Sanchez was arrested Sunday morning and booked into the Maricopa County Jail on one count of attempted second-degree murder. The...
Thousands Urged to Stay Indoors Across Arizona and California
Residents in parts of Southern California and Arizona have been advised to remain indoors as unhealthy air pollution levels spread across the region, according to an interactive map from AirNow. Los Angeles, Phoenix Hit by Unhealthy Particle Pollution. The maps show fine particle pollution reaching the “unhealthy”...

















