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A former school aide in Arizona has been arrested and charged in a major case involving suspected misconduct with a student, raising concerns about school safety and accountability. According to court documents, Jessenia Rodriguez, 22, is facing four felony counts of inappropriate conduct with a juvenile and one count of...

PHOENIX — An investigation has been opened after a south Phoenix playground was damaged by fire, according to officials with the Phoenix Police Department. Phoenix parks personnel called firefighters and police to report that the playground at Nevitt Park, near Baseline Road and 48th Street, had been damaged by a fire. Members of the Phoenix Fire Department Arson Task Force responded to the scene.

PHOENIX — Bagelfelds on 29th Street and Thomas Road has closed after an early morning fire damaged the building, the shop said on Instagram. Firefighters were called to the shop about 5:30 a.m. for a structure fire report, according to the Phoenix Fire Department. Arriving units found smoke coming...

A viral Waymo ride at Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport is fueling a bigger fight over autonomous vehicle regulations.

PHOENIX — A traffic stop in Phoenix on April 14 has a driver facing serious charges after drugs and firearms were allegedly found in the car they were driving. The Department of Public Safety said that troopers saw a white Dodge Charger doing "donuts" on Encanto Boulevard near 66th Avenue.

The fire happened around 11:40 p.m. Tuesday on the westbound Loop 101 Agua Fria freeway north of Union Hills Road. David Caltabiano reports.

Tucked along West Glendale Avenue in Glendale, Arizona, La Purisima Bakery has been winning hearts one tamale at a time. With a 4.6-star rating from over 3,000 happy customers, this cozy neighborhood bakeshop is clearly doing something right. From hand-crafted tamales to freshly baked pan dulce, the place buzzes with...

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PHOENIX — ProteinHouse, a fast-casual restaurant known for its protein-packed meals, will hold the grand opening for its newest Valley location this weekend. The eatery, which is located near Deer Valley Dr. and 56th St. in north Phoenix, will host the celebration on April 25 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

PHOENIX — A woman was stabbed in the stomach in Glendale on Wednesday afternoon after a fight escalated, authorities said. The incident occurred near a bus stop, where the victim called 911 from, according to the Glendale Police Department. Police identified the suspect in the stabbing as a woman...