Family of man mistakenly shot and killed by Phoenix police wants AG to charge...
The family of a man mistakenly shot and killed by Phoenix police is calling on the state’s top law enforcement official to step in after local prosecutors decided to not bring charges. Maricopa County Attorney Rachel Mitchell called Christian Diaz Rendon heroic for defending his family from an armed...
The heavenly handmade donuts at this small Arizona shop are worth the trip from...
Tucked along Carefree Highway in Phoenix, Arizona, Desert Donuts is the kind of place that makes you wonder why you ever settled for a store-bought donut. This family-owned gem has been winning hearts with its made-to-order donuts, freshly crafted right before your eyes. With a 4.7-star rating and hundreds of...
Suspect in Navajo woman’s disappearance sentenced to 5 years for robbery after plea deal
PHOENIX — The only person ever charged in the unsolved 2021 disappearance of Navajo elder Ella Mae Begay, whose case became emblematic of a crisis fueled by disproportionately high rates of violence faced by Native Americans, has been sentenced to five years in federal prison. U.S. District Judge Douglas...
Laura Owens rejects plea in ‘Bachelor’ fraud case, Maricopa County Attorney confirms trial
The Laura Owens case is heading to trial after her legal team rejected a plea offer, Maricopa County Attorney Rachel Mitchell said Friday in an interview on KTAR News 92.3 FM’s Outspoken with Bruce & Gaydos. Owens, a 34-year-old Scottsdale woman, is facing two sets of felony charges in...
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...
Measles cases climb to 14 in Maricopa County as Gilbert, Queen Creek exposure sites...
The Maricopa County Department of Public Health confirmed a new measles case on Friday, bringing the county’s 2026 total to 14 and the state’s total to 90. The latest case is linked to a previously confirmed local case that had no travel history or known exposure source, suggesting the virus is spreading within the community, health officials said.
Woman ran over and killed man who tried to end date early when he...
An Arizona woman is behind bars after she intentionally ran over and killed a man she met on a dating app, according to law enforcement in the Grand Canyon State. The post Woman ran over and killed man who tried to end date early when he realized he was being 'catfished,' police say first appeared on Law & Crime .
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.
