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A Michigan man was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison in Arizona after jurors convicted him of setting Swift Transportation trailers ablaze; he had earlier received federal time in California.
A Phoenix grand jury has indicted Joanna Chalup Cortez after a Jan. 6 shooting that wounded 4-year-old Qahsiem Sinclair. The child is recovering and trial is set for May 20.
Politics & Govt in ...
A new Arizona bill would make allowing minors at drag performances a Class 4 felony and bar children from venues where shows are held.
Fun & Entertainment in ...
Noah Kahan will headline Chase Field on Aug. 19, 2026. Artist presales begin Feb. 10 and Gigi Perez will open the Phoenix date.
Weather & Environment in ...
Sunny and dry with highs near 79°F today; midweek highs may climb into the 80s. Low humidity and breezy east winds are possible later in the week.
Two juveniles were arrested after allegedly forcing their way into a Scottsdale home while posing as delivery workers. Police say victims were restrained and the suspects were caught after a short pursuit.
Federal prosecutors allege nine people used straw purchasers to acquire more than 15 firearms — including Barrett .50-caliber rifles — that were meant for Mexico.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
ADOT will host a Feb. 12 public meeting in Phoenix to unveil 60% design plans for the 97th Avenue–Loop 202 segment of SR 30, with construction expected to begin in 2027.
Community & Society in ...
Troopers and ADOT crews guided a baby javelina off westbound I-10 near Estrella Parkway in Goodyear and returned it to the wild. Officials urged drivers to stay inside vehicles and call 911 for wildlife hazards.
An 18‑year‑old NAU student died after an off‑campus Delta Tau Delta rush event. Three fraternity officers were arrested on hazing charges as police investigate.
An unidentified man was killed in a suspected hit-and-run at Encanto and Grand. Investigators are asking witnesses to call Silent Witness.
A Cochise County man indicted on election‑fraud charges was extradited from Hawaii and is due to be arraigned on Monday.
A man was critically wounded in a shooting near 7th and Dunlap in north Phoenix; police are asking witnesses to come forward.
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