‘Predator’ gets 2 life sentences for abusing 8-year-old in Mesa
MESA, Ariz. — A man was recently issued two life sentences in an Arizona prison after he was found guilty of abusing an 8-year-old. David Cruz, 44, received an additional 30 years in prison for sex crimes committed against a child in Mesa, according to the Maricopa County Attorney's Office.
ASU debate on birthright citizenship draws student backlash over credibility of speakers
ASU students created a petition in hopes of canceling a debate on the Downtown Phoenix campus Thursday over concerns about two of the chosen speakers' credibility. The debate, part of the PRO/CONversations series, focused on whether or not to end birthright citizenship in the U.S. The students petitioning said the...
White Mountain Apache officer arrested
A White Mountain Apache police officer was arrested following an on-duty incident, the department said. The officers was taken into custody by Show Low police and placed on administrative leave.
RAIN TOTALS: How much rain has fallen in your area of the Valley?
It has been a busy few weeks of weather across Arizona! We're seeing more rain around the Valley and state.
‘Numerous flash floods’ are about to unfold in the Southwest from a double dose...
A serious multi-day flood threat is underway in the Southwest as two former tropical systems turn the typically dry desert into a breeding ground for heavy rain.
Scottsdale Unified teachers complain of low pay, ‘harassment’
It may take more than money to satisfy Scottsdale teachers. And, though educators here continue to complain of low pay, significant salary increases seem unlikely – as Scottsdale’s public school district is pondering school closures. Two weeks after Echo Canyon and Pima Elementary families received notices their...
Police investigate shooting in Phoenix
PHOENIX — A man suffered life-threatening injuries after being shot in Phoenix, according to the city's police department. The shooting happened near 43rd Avenue and McDowell Road just before 5:30 p.m. The fire department arrived at the scene and found the man with serious injuries. He was taken to a nearby hospital,...
Motorcycle Crash on Bell Road in Phoenix Leaves Rider Injured
PHOENIX, Ariz., Oct. 8 (KNN) – Phoenix firefighters were called to the 3700 block of West Bell Road to a traffic collision involving a motorcycle on Tuesday… Read more "Motorcycle Crash on Bell Road in Phoenix Leaves Rider Injured"
Taylor Swift Halloween House Phoenix is back. Here’s a look
Heather Corcoran is a die-hard Swiftie. The Valley resident owns every album, including the newly released “Life of a Showgirl,” and has attended a number of concerts. Every October, she transforms her four-bedroom home into the Taylor Swift Halloween House Phoenix, a glitter-laden monument to the pop sensation.
Tempe homeowner gets $7,029 warranty reimbursement for broken sewer line
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — David Young says he’s been reimbursed more than $7,029 thanks to On Your Side. “It never would have happened without you (Gary Harper) So, thank you!” Young said. In a previous On Your Side report, he explained how his sewer line on the outside...

















