Phoenix, Scottsdale, and Tempe

Arizona July 2

Boy, 10, dies following rescue from Arizona hiking trail amid extreme heat

A 10-year-old boy died after he suffered from a heat-related incident while hiking on a trailhead in Phoenix officials said.

Justice Department June 13

Justice Department finds Phoenix Police have used excessive force, discriminated against minorities

The Justice Department says an investigation into the Phoenix Police Department has found examples of discrimination and use of excessive force.

Arizona May 20

Arpaio verdict reportedly costing taxpayers some $314 million

Legal and compliance costs in the overhaul of Arizona's Maricopa County Sheriff's Office are expected to reach $314 million by next summer.

Arizona May 9

ASU scholar on leave after altercation with hijab-wearing woman at pro-Israel rally

Arizona State scholar Jonathan Yudelman remains on leave as the school investigates a confrontation with a hijab-wearing woman whom he claimed disrespected his "sense of humanity"

Arizona April 8

Biden admin pledges $6.6B to ensure most advanced microchips are built in US

The Biden administration pledged up to $6.6 billion for Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. to expand its Arizona sites and better ensure cutting-edge microchips are made in the U.S.

LIFESTYLE April 6

Little Miss BBQ is the boss: Phoenix hotspot serves world-class 'cue with southwestern style

Little Miss BBQ is a celebrated casual-dining hotspot in Phoenix, Arizona. It's most famous dish is a giant sandiwich called El Jefe, "The Boss" in Spanish.

Arizona March 19

Arizona Dem who almost flipped key US House seat resigns over college sex misconduct claims

Democratic Arizona state Rep. Jevin Hodge, who nearly unseated Republican Congressman David Schweikert in 2022, has resigned from office.

Arizona March 19

Arizona Democrat to seek abortion after learning pregnancy is unviable

Democratic Arizona state Sen. Eva Burch announced Monday her intent to receive an abortion after being informed that her pregnancy is no longer viable.

Arizona March 18

1 dead, 1 hurt after homemade plane crashes in Arizona

One person was reported dead and another seriously injured after a homemade, experimental aircraft crashed Sunday morning in Maricopa County, Arizona.

Florida March 14

Florida citrus capital was most moved-to US county last year as Americans leave more populous areas

Florida's Polk County, located between Tampa and Orlando, experienced the highest population growth of any U.S. county last year according to estimates released by the Census Bureau.