Samuel Bateman, a polygamist sect leader, may accept a plea deal on charges including sex trafficking of minors. He was arrested with young girls in his trailer.

ASU wrestler Richard Figueroa wins the NCAA Division 1 Championship, inspiring the campus after overcoming injury and contributing to the team's sixth-place finish.

The Queen Creek Police Department in Arizona employs AI to analyze body camera footage, aiming to improve transparency, efficiency, and professionalism in law enforcement.

Tiny homes are gaining popularity in the Phoenix Metro area as an innovative solution to the housing shortage, with local municipalities passing ordinances to facilitate their construction.

Tempe Police manager Wil Price announces retirement amid department controversies, coinciding with whistleblower allegations of retaliation from former officer Anthony Chiaro.

Glendale limits the number of complaints residents can file about neighbor issues to two per week and restricts the complaint distance to one mile unless it's a health/safety issue.

A man was rescued from a Chandler drainage well after being trapped for two days. He had entered illegally and got stuck; he was not injured and is now with police.

A winning lottery ticket worth nearly $4 million was sold in Queen Creek, Arizona. Other tickets won $10,000 each in the Mega Millions draw. No winners have been publicly identified yet.

A wrong-way crash on SR 85 near Buckeye resulted in one fatality and five injuries, including to three teenagers. Authorities are investigating the cause of the collision.

Twenty One Pilots will perform at Phoenix's Footprint Center on Aug. 30, 2024, as part of their Clancy World Tour. Presales begin on April 2, with general sales starting April 5.

Kari Lake, formerly running for AZ governor, chose not to defend against a defamation lawsuit by Recorder Stephen Richer, moving directly to the damages phase.

Phoenix housing market experiences a slight dip in January 2024, with a 0.5% decrease from December, yet remains strong with a 4.6% year-over-year price increase.

Banner Health plans to build a new medical office in Scottsdale as part of a $400 million hospital campus, with a tentative opening by the end of 2025.