He’s Tucson’s ‘mushroom man.’ The feds may deport him over paperwork
Hernan Castro has a big following among Arizona mushroom enthusiasts. He’s been in federal lockup since late May.
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This Phoenix suburb ranked among worst small towns in the U.S.
Arizona has many wonderful destinations. A new ranking suggests a few small towns aren’t among them.
3 reasons you should actually be excited about the Suns this year
Kevin Durant is gone and the Suns are starting a new. It could be rough, but it also could be surprising.
‘People will die’: Ansari rips GOP for shutdown’s health care effects
The Democratic congresswoman warned about severe consequences if Republicans don’t restore health care benefits they cut.
Phoenix cops shoot 2 people a day after chief addresses shooting spree
In one shooting, police killed a suicidal man who wielded a knife. In the other, police injured an apparently unarmed man.
Charlie Kirk-aligned church sued by father of sexual abuse victim
Nathaniel Pineda, an ex-volleyball coach at a Dream City Church-affiliated school, is in prison for grooming a 15-year-old girl.
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Federal judge smacks Trump admin for bogarting Tucson murder suspect
The Trump administration has refused to hand over a murder suspect facing charges in Tucson. A judge now says it has to.
Phoenix police chief announces new policies after run of cop shootings
New Police Chief Matt Giordano made the changes after four fatal shootings in six weeks — all since he started on the job.
Trouble in paradise: Inside the saga that led Sedona’s mayor to resign
The mayor and police chief of the small tourist gem seemingly couldn’t stand each other.
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Which parts of Phoenix had the most rain this monsoon season?
This monsoon season was wetter than the last two, but some areas of the Valley got soaked more than others.
Where 2025 ranks among wettest Arizona monsoon seasons on record
The 2025 monsoon season wound wetter than the last couple years. Where does it rank overall?
Judge moves unruly court-ordered sheriff meetings to courthouse
The quarterly community meetings, ordered by a federal judge, have been getting out of hand. The judge wants to rein them in.
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Chandler preschool lied to police about teacher slapping child
According to a police report, the school director admitted to changing her statement on orders from a corporate supervisor.
Phoenix police have shot and killed 4 people in the last 41 days
Earlier this year, Phoenix police went six months without a single fatal shooting. So much for that streak.
Arizona weed poised to thrive if marijuana rescheduling happens
A new study says that Arizona cannabis could be popular across the U.S. if interstate commerce is ever allowed.
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Arizonans frantically Googling ‘VPN’ after Pornhub ban
Pornhub cut off access to Arizona last week. You can get around it with a VPN, as many are learning for the first time.
QAnon Shaman says he’s rightful president, sues Trump for $40 trillion
In a rambling complaint, Jacob Chansley claims DJs are spies, that the NSA stole his work for a Batman movie and more.
What the hail? Watch video of the Valley’s surprising ice storm
On Thursday, the high was 107 degrees. On Friday morning, balls of ice fell from the sky.
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Phoenix data center water use could jump 900% in 6 years, study says
An analysis of Valley data centers predicts they’ll guzzle eye-popping amounts of water, though one expert is skeptical.
What’s up with the weird ‘Dimopoulos Law’ billboards in Phoenix?
The billboards feature no phone number and no website, just a man with a grave look and a bold slogan.
Paychecks go further in one Phoenix suburb than any U.S. city
Things are getting more expensive, but if you live in this Valley city, you might have some money to put away.
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Murdered man’s family slams ‘shocking’ police communication failures
“They use that all the time: ‘We dropped the ball.’ That must be the department catchphrase instead of ‘to serve and protect.'”