DOJ moves to denaturalize former Phoenix driving school owner accused of killing Iraqi officers
The Department of Justice filed denaturalization actions against Ali Yousif Ahmed, the former owner of a Phoenix driving school. Ahmed, an Iraqi native who came to the U.S. in 2009, is accused of killing two Iraqi police officers while serving as a leader of the terrorist organization al-Qaeda. Ahmed was...
Phoenix police investigate 2 separate shootings within an hour of each other Friday morning
PHOENIX — Phoenix police are investigating two separate shootings that happened within an hour of each other early Friday morning, though it is unclear if the incidents are connected. According to Phoenix police, officers first responded just before 4 a.m. to a neighborhood near Interstate 17 and Indian School...
Mesa homebuilder files bankruptcy ahead of receivership hearing
Mesa-based ZenniHome LLC filed Chapter 7 bankruptcy papers the day before a scheduled court hearing on an application for appointment of a receiver related to a lawsuit.
Some ASU exams canceled as Canvas outage continues
TEMPE, Ariz. — Some exams have been canceled by Arizona State University following a cyberattack on the online platform Canvas. ASU officials announced Thursday afternoon that all exams scheduled to take place in Canvas on Friday and Saturday have been canceled. Instructors are set to update students on how grading will be adjusted.
Scottsdale police conduct search warrants as part of shooting investigation
Scottsdale police have not confirmed whether any additional arrests were made as a result of the warrants, but our crew saw at least one person in handcuffs being detained for questioning.
80-year-old arrested after deadly crash in Chandler
CHANDLER, Ariz. — An 80-year-old has been taken into custody by police for allegedly leaving the scene of a deadly crash in the East Valley. On the night of May 6, officers responded to the area of Chandler Fashion Center, located near Chandler Boulevard and Price Road, for reports of a crash involving a pedestrian.
SAFE Alert issued for missing 70-year-old Gilbert man
A SAFE Alert was issued on Thursday night for a missing 70-year-old Gilbert man. Authorities said Lloyd Brown was last seen Monday around 10:30 a.m. leaving his residence on foot near Higley and Queen Creek roads. Brown is described as a male who is 5 feet 11 inches and 170...
Phoenix student earns $5M in scholarships, accepted to 49 colleges
A Phoenix Union High School District student is breaking district records. The Phoenix Coding Academy senior has been accepted into 49 colleges and earned $5 million in scholarships.
Police investigation underway after shooting in Phoenix neighborhood
PHOENIX — An investigation is underway in a Phoenix neighborhood located near 23rd Avenue and Indian School Road. Portions of the neighborhood were blocked off with police tape and several officers were seen in the area early Friday morning. At about 4 a.m., officers responded to reports of a...
Suspect faces 5 years in unsolved 2021 disappearance of Navajo elder Ella Mae Begay
EDGEWOOD, N.M. — The only person ever charged in the unsolved 2021 disappearance of Navajo elder Ella Mae Begay, whose case became a symbol of the nationwide crisis of violence against Native Americans, is scheduled to be sentenced Friday in federal court. Under the conditions of a plea agreement,...

















