Cecil Noyola received a 25-year sentence for the second-degree murder of his girlfriend, Jessica Kennedy, in Phoenix.

A judge denied a motion to dismiss trespassing charges against the director of AZ HUGS, a nonprofit serving the homeless, for operating without a permit in Tempe.

A sting operation in Scottsdale led to the arrests of 42 individuals linked to sex crimes, including child sex trafficking and prostitution, without directly involving children.

A woman was struck and killed by a semi-truck in west Phoenix while pushing a shopping cart; impairment or speed was not a factor, and the investigation is ongoing.

A teenager named Yadira Duarte Rodriguez was killed in a south Phoenix shootout involving two vehicles, with two others injured and expected to recover.

A toddler drowned in a backyard pool in Chandler, and despite quick response and hospital efforts, the child did not survive. Police are investigating the incident.

Phoenix is preparing for a heat wave with highs reaching 116 degrees, including chances of evening showers and thunderstorms, with temperatures at night in the low 90s.

A FedEx trailer caught fire on I-10 near Verrado Way in Buckeye, leading to temporary westbound lane closures. No injuries were reported, and traffic flow resumed by the following morning. The cause is still under investigation.

Doris Maricela Aguilar, 25, remains missing after 17 days; her car was found abandoned with her belongings. Reports indicate she was stalked by a coworker prior to her disappearance.

A hazmat situation involving an overheating semi-truck with chemicals in Coolidge prompted evacuations and shelter-in-place orders, which were lifted once the incident was contained. No injuries were reported, and an investigation is ongoing.

Mesa man Jay Campbell is charged with animal cruelty for stealing and mistreating his ex-girlfriend's cats, resulting in one's death.

A suspect in a 2009 Washington state child sex crime case was arrested in Arizona after over a decade on the run. Robert Jennings Vandivier faces charges for allegedly impregnating a 14-year-old.

A 9-year-old boy was found dead in Tucson; his father was arrested on charges of negligent homicide and child abuse. Authorities are investigating the incident.