Emergency crews pulled an adult's body from the Grand Canal in central Phoenix on Friday; Phoenix police have opened an investigation. No identification has been released.

A survey of 408 women at Estrella Jail found half reported sex trafficking and high rates of assault and domestic violence. County and ASU are launching trauma‑informed programs in response.

A new half‑acre pavilion, shaded ramadas and ADA‑friendly paths have opened at South Mountain, backed by roughly $25 million in voter‑approved parks funding.

A federal judge handed a 60‑month sentence after a guilty plea in a case where prosecutors say about 100 pounds of meth were handed off to a federal informant in Phoenix.

Casa Grande police found a man dead outside a church near 1st Street and Pebble Drive; investigators have not released an ID or a cause.

A bomb threat sent students and staff from Sahuaro Elementary outside Thursday; police and K‑9 teams searched and found nothing, and investigators are pursuing leads.

A house fire in central Phoenix Thursday night left one person in extremely critical condition after firefighters pulled him from the home. Authorities say the cause is under investigation.

Maricopa County inspection notes compiled by Arizona's Family show a dead lobster in a tank, expired chicken and sanitation lapses at Phoenix‑area eateries.

Sky Sanctuary Rescue says a landlord's rent hike could force the Phoenix animal sanctuary to close, putting dozens of rescued street dogs at risk.

A West Phoenix mother and daughter were mistakenly listed as deceased by the state Medicaid agency after a data‑entry error; AHCCCS says it will restore benefits.

A 19-year-old received a 7½-year sentence after prosecutors tied him to 14 vehicle thefts across the Valley. Authorities say photos and videos on his phone helped secure the case.

Peoria police are investigating a possible homicide after two people were found near 83rd Avenue and Jomax Road; a man is in custody and detectives are seeking tips.

Phoenix and Glendale crews are battling an apartment fire near Camelback and 49th Avenue. A public information officer is on scene and updates are pending.