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Man critically hurt after multi-vehicle crash in north Phoenix

PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Two people are in the hospital, and another is hurt after a multi-vehicle crash in north Phoenix on Sunday afternoon. The collision occurred around 12 p.m. near 43rd Avenue and Yorkshire Drive, just south of Loop 101.
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Recovery efforts continue after man drowns at Bartlett Lake

The Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office said a 21-year-old man went underwater around 4:30 p.m. in the SB Cove area and never resurfaced.
AZ Family · 4h

Here’s why May the 4th is celebrated as Star Wars Day across the galaxy

Star Wars” fans around the world are celebrating the space epic and its surrounding franchise this weekend through an unofficial, fan-made holiday.
AZ Family · 11h

FBI, tribal agencies host child ID event in response to Emily Pike’s murder

The FBI and tribal leaders gathered at Fort McDowell to provide families with child ID kits and safety tools, part of a growing effort to protect Indigenous children after Emily Pike’s death.
AZ Family · 1h

First Alert Weather Day for possible rain chances in Phoenix area

In fact, the chance of showers is only 30% this afternoon but increases to over 50% this evening into the overnight hours.
AZ Family · 15h

2 men caught after fleeing deadly crash in Golden Valley

Deputies say two men fled after a speeding pickup truck slammed into an SUV, killing a woman in Golden Valley near Kingman. One suspect was found hiding under a bush, the other confessed a day later.
AZ Family · 11h

Surprise neighbors react to man shooting 3-year-old daughter

Surprise police say a toddler is fighting for her life after she was reportedly shot by her dad at a Surprise home Thursday evening. Officers say they were called out to the area of 184th Drive and Bell Road,
AZ Family · 16h

Suspect on the run after shooting outside Tempe bar

Tempe PD says a man was shot in the abdomen in the parking lot of Casey Moore’s Oyster House near Ash Avenue and 9th Street. They say the victim is in stable condition. Police do not have a description of the suspect. However, they say the suspect may be in a white sedan somewhere in the area.
AZ Family · 11h

Deadly downtown Phoenix crash suspect facing manslaughter charge

A man is in custody after allegedly causing a deadly crash in downtown Phoenix Wednesday night. Isaiah Sparks, 30, is facing felony charges including manslaughter.
AZ Family · 14h

Suspect facing felony charges for deadly crash in downtown Phoenix

PHOENIX (AZFamily) — A man is in custody after allegedly causing a deadly crash in downtown Phoenix Wednesday night. Isaiah Sparks, 30, is facing felony charges including manslaughter.
AZ Family · 13h

Woman sentenced for murdering 93-year-old roommate in Cordes Lakes

Bridget Nelson, 60, pleaded guilty to premeditated first-degree murder, aggravated domestic violence, theft and other various charges.
AZ Family · 16h

UPDATE: Guatemalan woman reunited with newborn after being detained by Border Patrol

TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - A day after U.S. Customs and Border Protection separated a Guatemalan woman from her newborn daughter at the Tucson Medical Center, both mother and child have been reunited in Phoenix.
AZ Family · 4h

Authorities seek information after 2 people found dead in Yuma

The Yuma County Sheriff’s Office Deputies responded to the Wall Lane and Somerton Avenue area after receiving a 911 call with a “silent open line.” Deputies arrived and found two people who had been shot. They both died at the scene. YCSO says the deaths are being investigated as homicides.
AZ Family · 4h

Family-owned restaurant serves tasty, homemade BBQ in Cave Creek

The Cryin' Coyote opened in 2023 near Cave Creek and Basin roads. It offers homemade BBQ with meat smoked daily and recipes that have been in the family for generations.
AZ Family · 5h

Man accused of stabbing roommate to death in north Phoenix

PHOENIX (AZFamily) — A man is behind bars after allegedly stabbing his roommate to death in north Phoenix on Friday morning. Phoenix police responded to an “unknown trouble” call at 11:45 a.m. in a neighborhood near 32nd Street and Bell Road.
AZ Family · 22h

Deputies step in to help injured owl in Navajo County

On Friday, Navajo County Sheriff’s Deputies stepped in to help an injured owl found near the Navajo County Government Complex, located off of SR 77 in Holbrook.
AZ Family · 11h

MCSO divers search for body after drowning at Bartlett Lake - clipped version

Department of Public Safety officials say the occupants of a car fled after crashing on 16th Street south of I-10 following a brief pursuit on the freeway.
AZ Family · 11h

Car fleeing DPS on I-10 crashes on 16th Street in Phoenix

Department of Public Safety officials say the occupants of a car fled after crashing on 16th Street south of I-10 following a brief pursuit on the freeway.
AZ Family · 10h

Poodle rescued from barbed wire in Black Canyon City

A poodle can now run free with his new owner after being rescued from barbed wire in Black Canyon City. Body-cam video shows a Yavapai County Sheriff’s animal control officer using scissors and other tools to free “Barbed Wire Ben.
AZ Family · 11h

Woman sentenced for stabbing 93-year-old roommate to death in Cordes Lakes

A woman will spend the rest of her life behind bars for the murder of her 93-year-old roommate in Cordes Lakes back in February 2024. Bridget Nelson, 60, pleaded guilty to premeditated first-degree murder,
AZ Family · 11h

Law enforcement holds event inspired by Emily Pike to protect Indigenous children

The disappearance and murder of 14-year-old Emily Pike sent shockwaves throughout Arizona. As the search for her killer continues, several law enforcement agencies hosted an event today focused on prevention and preparedness,
AZ Family · 15h

Suspect at large after shooting outside Tempe bar

Police are on the scene of an active shooting investigation that happened Saturday afternoon at a popular bar and restaurant in Tempe.
AZ Family · 15h

2 men arrested in deadly crash in Golden Valley

Two men are in police custody after officers say they ran away from the scene of a deadly crash in Golden Valley, just north of Kingman.
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Woman in critical condition after house fire in Glendale

GLENDALE, AZ (AZFamily) — A woman is in the hospital after a house fire in Glendale late Friday night. Crews were called to the fire near 43rd and Olive avenues. Glendale Fire says that a woman was pulled from the home in critical condition and taken to the hospital. She was reportedly the only one inside the house.
AZ Family · 22h

Navajo County deputies help injured owl

The family of Preston Lord, including his father and biological mother, reacted to the sentencing of the first defendant in Lord's death on Friday. William Owen Hines was sentenced to 12 years for homicide, plus another five years in a different case. Lord's family appreciated the support of the community. Steven Sarabia reports.
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3-year-old girl in critical condition after being shot by her dad at Surprise home, police say

Crisis negotiators arrived at the home alongside SWAT crews, who then entered the home after hearing a gunshot inside. While in the home, they found a three-year-old girl who had been shot, and she was quickly rushed to the hospital. The girl remains in critical condition as of Friday afternoon. Modrzejewski was taken into custody.
AZ Family · 21h

Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month has only grown in 5 decades

What started as just one week in May has evolved over the decades into a monthlong tribute of events in cities big and small.
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Northern Arizona traffic stop leads to discovery of missing Alabama girl

HOLBROOK, AZ (AZFamily) — A routine traffic stop led to deputies finding a teen girl missing from another state and the man she was with being arrested, the Navajo County Sheriff’s Office said on Friday.
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Woman in critical condition after Glendale house fire

President Trump announced on Truth Social that he is “hereby renaming May 8 as Victory Day for World War II and Nov. 11 as Victory Day for World War I.”
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Shakeup in DOJ team involved in case of Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office

New court documents several DOJ members were removed from the federal oversight case involving the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office.
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Phoenix-area vets react to Pres. Trump considering renaming Veterans Day

President Trump announced on Truth Social that he is “hereby renaming May 8 as Victory Day for World War II and Nov. 11 as Victory Day for World War I.”
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Celebrate Cinco De Mayo, May the 4th with these Phoenix-area events

Several events are set to celebrate Cinco De Mayo across the Valley this weekend and next week. That includes Phoenix’s longest-running Cinco De Mayo festival. Check out any of the events below for delicious food,
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EPA pulls $1M grant for Flagstaff wildfire resources ahead of critical fire season

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency pulled funding for Flagstaff's wildfire resources amid an intense fire season, leaving community hubs and emergency preparedness efforts in jeopardy.
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Gregg Popovich, the NBA’s all-time wins leader, retires after 29 seasons as coach of San Antonio Spurs

SAN ANTONIO (AP/Gray News) — Gregg Popovich is stepping down as the head coach of the San Antonio Spurs. According to ESPN, Popovich is transitioning to a full-time role as the team’s president of basketball operations.
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Part of Loop 101 to shut down for widening project in north Scottsdale

The Arizona Department of Transportation says the northbound lanes of the Loop 101 Pima will be closed between Shea Boulevard and Pima Road/Princess Drive. Drivers won’t be able to use the freeway from 10 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday, as crews work on a widening project.
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Parents, students fight over changes to Arizona education voucher spending limits

Proposed handbook changes for next year would list specific spending caps on things many homeschool parents say they need. But the state's top education official says the only change here is transparency.
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Phoenix toy shop prepares for possible prolonged tariffs on China

Wildlings Toy Boutique in Phoenix says the summer is typically a slow season for them, so they don’t usually stock the store. This time, it's different. Alexis Dominguez reports from Phoenix.
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Tempe mother sentenced to life in prison for murder of 2 children

A Tempe mother will spend the rest of her life behind bars for murdering her two children with a meat cleaver in 2021.
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Best cars under $10,000 for teen drivers

“In the under $20,000 list, we call those the ‘Best Choices,’ those add standard automatic emergency braking, which will help teens avoid crashes, and those vehicles need to do well in our headlight ratings,” Jermakian explained.
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Report: Over 99 percent of Arizona in some stage of drought

PHOENIX (AZFamily) — A new report from the U.S. Drought Monitor shows that most of Arizona is in some stage of drought. The report shows that 99.34% of the state is currently in a drought. This is unchanged from last week’s report, but it is significantly higher than the start of 2025, when 76% of the state was in some stage of drought.
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Man injured after jumping from window during fire at south Phoenix home

A person is recovering after they jumped from the second floor as smoke engulfed a south Phoenix home early Friday morning.
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Phoenix festival celebrates Cinco De Mayo for 32 years running

This festival will celebrate 32 years in the city of Phoenix. There will be live music from local and national bands. Plus, enjoy fun activities for the whole family.
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Statewide DUI Taskforce patrolling for impaired drivers during Cinco De Mayo weekend

PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Officers, deputies and troopers from 50 different law enforcement agencies across Arizona will be on the lookout for impaired drivers throughout Cinco De Mayo weekend.
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Yavapai County animal control officer frees dog trapped in barbed wire

Body-cam video shows a Yavapai County Sheriff’s animal control officer using scissors and other tools to free “Barbed Wire Ben.”
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World’s tallest and smallest dogs meet up for a playdate

Reginald, a 7-year-old Great Dane from Idaho, and Pearl, a chihuahua from Florida, are both certified winners in their respective height titles by Guinness World Records. The fact that Reginald is the size of a small horse and Pearl is as small as an apple didn’t stop them from getting along famously.
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San Carlos Apache tribal members fight to protect sacred site from mining operation

PHOENIX (AZFamily) — San Carlos Apache tribal members are at the center of a fight to protect their sacred land from being mined, saying the company at the helm will destroy their way of life.
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Man jumps from second story to escape flames at Phoenix house

A man has a few broken bones after family members said he had to jump from the second story of a south Phoenix house that caught fire on Friday morning. Wendell Craig, 58, lives with his parents, who escaped the flames since they were on the second floor.
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Family members react to first sentencing Preston Lord's death

The family of Preston Lord, including his father and biological mother, reacted to the sentencing of the first defendant in Lord's death on Friday. William Owen Hines was sentenced to 12 years for homicide,
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State pursuing 21-year sentence for suspect in Preston Lord's death

New court documents show the state is pursing a max 21-year sentence for William Owen Hines, one of the suspects convicted in Preston Lord's death. David Caltabiano breaks down the report.
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Salad and Go joins St. Jude’s life-saving mission with donation for Dream Home Giveaway

Daniel Patino, co-founder and executive chef of Salad and Go joined Good Morning Arizona on Friday to talk about why they’ve gotten involved in Phoenix’s first St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway and the great mission of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.