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Driver accused of intentionally hitting man with car outside Walmart in Surprise
A driver is in custody after intentionally hitting a man outside a Walmart in Surprise on Monday night, officials said.<p>Surprise police found that …
RoadsMan pleads guilty to 2016 slaying of Glendale teen over Xbox console
A 21-year-old man pleaded guilty on Tuesday to second-degree murder in the 2016 fatal shooting of Glendale teen who was trying to sell an Xbox gaming …
CrimeSome Arizona independent voters got the wrong ballot
Some independent voters across Arizona received ballots they never requested. Officials are blaming the company that runs the state's voter system.
GovernmentPolice: Women sexually assaulted by man she thought was Uber driver
Jose Samuel Ocheita was arrested Thursday on suspicion of two counts of sexual assaults.
CrimeHis husband wanted a divorce, so this man beat him to death, police say
PHOENIX – A 24-year-old man appeared in court Monday, accused of killing his husband after the man asked for a divorce.<p>Roommates of the pair called police to their apartment Friday to report a possible suicide, according to court records. Officers arrived to find Yacoub Aranda refusing to come out …
News (U.S.)Mesa man indicted, found with 'graphic' child porn
MESA, AZ - A Mesa man has been indicted on 10 counts of child sexual exploitation after he was found in possession of graphic child porn images and …
Phoenix, ArizonaLawyer accused of misconduct for releasing Mesa police video of officer beating man
Two months ago, defense attorney Bret Royle released police video showing his client being punched and later mocked by a Mesa officer the night of …
Maricopa CountyMonsoon storm moves into Valley after officials issue weather advisories
CLOSE<p>Dust storm halts southbound traffic on Loop 101 near E. Via Linda Sunday.<p>A fresh round of monsoon storms made its way into the Phoenix metro …
WeatherDetectives investigating human remains found in north Phoenix
A man walking through a desert area in north Phoenix contacted authorities Friday when he came across what appeared to be human remains.<p>Maricopa …
CrimeRAINFALL TOTALS: How much rain fell near you? (8/12)
Monsoon storms brought rain, damaging winds, and hail to various parts of the Valley Sunday afternoon.<p>Here is a look at the measurable rainfall …
WeatherPhoenix woman killed teen runaway and left her body in dumpster, records say
Records say Lorenda Ritter told police she had strangled the woman before wrapping her body in plastic wrap and leaving her in a dumpster.
CrimeIndependents, have you requested your ballot? Time is running out
Primary election day is Aug. 28. Friday is the deadline to request a ballot by mail. And yes, independents can vote in Arizona's primary.
GovernmentMaricopa County animal shelters maxed out following monsoon storms
PHOENIX - Maricopa County animal shelters are maxed out following this week’s round of intense storms and forecasters predict more wind, rain, and …
Phoenix, ArizonaHuman remains found in desert in north Valley; MCSO investigating
CAREFREE, AZ - The Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after human remains found in the north Valley.<p>Authorities were investigating in …
Phoenix, ArizonaSheriff's Office: Man arrested in triple homicide in Wittman
WITTMAN, Ariz. (AP) - The Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office says a 35-year-old man has been arrested in the shooting deaths of three other men at a …
CrimeAre you on the 'inactive voter' list? Here's what to do
PHOENIX - Seems like it never really stopped but it's officially election season again and if you think you're registered to vote, you may want to …
ElectionsGlendale man who pepper-sprayed police officers gets prison
A man accused of pepper-spraying three Glendale police officers last month has been sentenced to 1 1/2 years in prison.<p>Maricopa County prosecutors …
News (U.S.)3 men dead following shooting in Wittmann, suspect arrested, Sheriff's Office says
Maricopa County Sheriff's Office Deputies arrested Hermelindo Guzman Sanchez in connection with the killings at his home in Wittmann.
Phoenix, ArizonaMonsoon storms create ideal mosquito breeding conditions
<b>PHOENIX (KSAZ) --</b> The storms bring out more than the dust and rain, and they also create ideal breeding conditions for mosquitos.As the monsoon …
Environmental HealthMan arrested in connection with Phoenix barber shop killing
A man has been arrested in connection with the killing of another man in a west Phoenix barber shop Thursday.<p>Anthony Navarro, 26, was shot and killed …
BarbershopsEx-psychiatric nurse charged with defrauding insurance companies
A former Arizona psychiatric nurse has been in question by the nursing community for several years. Recently, a court indicted her on fraud charges.
CorruptionArizona Supreme Court upholds removal of Mark Syms from state Senate ballot
Mark Syms, an Arizona Senate candidate whose petitions contained hundreds of apparently forged voter signatures, will not appear on the Nov. 6 ballot.<p>…
GovernmentOfficials Seek Spur Cross Ranch Toad Thieves
Three people were photographed taking Sonoran Desert toads from a Phoenix-area preserve last month, and officials are asking the public for help …
ConservationWATCH: MCSO releases body camera video of attack involving K9 Tarzan
YOUNGTOWN, AZ - Authorities have released the body camera video from an incident where a Maricopa County deputy shot and killed a dog that got into a …
Maricopa CountyVideo shows Sheriff's Office deputy fatally shooting dog that attacked K9
The body cam footage of a Maricopa County Sheriff's Office deputy shooting a dog that attacked a deputy K9 Saturday night in Youngtown.
Phoenix, ArizonaNew facial recognition service helps find lost pets in Maricopa County
Shelters across the country are starting to use facial recognition software to reunite pets with families.
Animal RescueHow jobs, taxes and the economy could affect Arizona elections
In this episode of azcentral's election show, our political team examines how the economic climate could weigh on voters' minds during the elections.
EconomicsAZ Memo: New digs for The Tamale Store; finding lost pets through facial recognition; number of migrants at the border drops
Good morning, Arizona. Here is what you need to know to start your day.<p>Another round of strong monsoon storms moved into the Phoenix area Wednesday …
ImmigrationMan arrested in attempted bank robbery in Mesa
A man who attempted to rob a bank in Mesa was arrested Wednesday, officials said.<p>Police say 31-year-old Roland Oxendine walked into the Bank of …
Armed RobberyParents blame school, after teacher allegedly slept with their son
<b>An Arizona school has now come under intense scrutiny, after one of its female teachers was accused of molesting a 13-year-old boy.</b><p>Brittany Zamora …
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