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MARICOPA COUNTY, Ariz. — The Phoenix area has been allocated $36 million in federal dollars to combat the Valley's growing rates of homelessness. A survey done last year found that homelessness had increased by 36% in Maricopa County during the COVID-19 pandemic. The cities of Chandler, Peoria, Glendale, Mesa, and Phoenix reported major increases in their homeless counts during that 2022 survey.

$36 million allocated to prevent homelessness across the Valley

PHOENIX — The City of Phoenix is faced with a decision after a judge ruled they must clean up conditions in "The Zone," the city's largest homeless encampment. In August, more than a dozen residents, property owners and business owners in the area hit a breaking point, suing the City of Phoenix over conditions in the encampment.

Phoenix has spent $98,000 in taxpayer money fighting lawsuit where judge ordered city to clean up 'The Zone'

Tempe, AZ

TEMPE, Ariz. — The City of Phoenix is taking legal action against a proposed entertainment district the City of Tempe is planning to serve as a new home for the Arizona Coyotes. The Tempe Entertainment District is a proposed $2.1 billion complex that's been in the works for the...

Phoenix suing Tempe over Arizona Coyotes complex

New Jersey State

PHOENIX — The Coliseum Concert Series at the Arizona State Fair is returning to Phoenix this fall after a three-year hiatus. 10-13 - Walker Hayes - 7 p.m. 10-21 - Brothers Osborne- 7 p.m. 10-28 - Carly Pearce - 7 p.m. Arizona State Fair concert prices. Tickets will go...

Concerts return to the Arizona State Fair this year. Here's who's playing

PHOENIX — One man is dead after a shooting at an apartment complex just off North Black Canyon Highway in Phoenix, police said. The shooting reportedly happened around 11:27 p.m. on Tuesday at an apartment near the highway and Greenway Road. Police officers found the man suffering from a...

Man dead after shooting near Black Canyon Highway

PHOENIX — Phoenix homicide detectives are asking the public for information on a fatal shooting that happened late Tuesday night, leaving one man dead. The shooting reportedly happened near 43rd Avenue and Thomas Road around 9:50 p.m. When officers arrived on the scene, they found a man laying on the sidewalk with multiple gunshot wounds.

Detectives seeking information in Phoenix homicide

Avondale, AZ

AVONDALE, Ariz. — A Phoenix man who died in 2021 at an Avondale truck wash after attempting to save a coworker who passed out inside a tanker trailer containing chemicals has been posthumously given a medal. Roberto Longoria, 42, passed away on Aug. 29, 2021, after he was exposed...

Tanker technician who died in Avondale trying to save coworker given Carnegie medal

PHOENIX — Editor's Note: The above video is from an earlier broadcast. The four suspects who attempted to steal $1.5 million in cash and merchandise from a Glendale jewelry store have all been sentenced to prison. A Maricopa County judge has recently sentenced the last of the four defendants...

4 robbers sentenced to prison for stealing $1.5M from Glendale store

Chandler, AZ

CHANDLER, Ariz. — A suspect is dead following a shooting Wednesday involving Chandler police officers, officials said. The shooting occurred in a residential area near Warner and Alma School roads. Police tape has been put up around a residential home and several police cars are parked outside the residence. No officers were injured and there's no threat to the community, police said.

Suspect dead after shooting involving Chandler police

Scottsdale, AZ

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Arizona Game & Fish is searching for a coyote in Scottsdale and asking the public for help spotting the animal after it went after two children. "AZGFD Mesa is looking for a large, healthy coyote that has injured two toddlers in Scottsdale," the agency said in a tweet.

Arizona Game & Fish asking for help spotting coyote after recent attacks

PHOENIX — Sunland Elementary School was locked down for hours on Friday. It was one of many schools in the area of 7th and Southern avenues locked down while Phoenix Police searched for a suspect in the shooting of a police officer. When schools go into lockdown, students aren't...

'There was an emergency lockdown bucket': How kids handle hours-long lockdowns

Kingman, AZ

MOHAVE COUNTY, Ariz. — An El Mirage man has been recently linked to the murders of two people in Kingman last summer, according to the Mohave County Sheriff's Office. Daniel M. Avila, 25, is suspected of being involved in the deaths of 50-year-old Darren Vanhouten and 73-year-old Retta Atkins, who were found deceased in a Kingman residence on June 28, 2022.

Tempe home invasion suspect linked to double homicide in Kingman

PHOENIX — There was a big step forward Saturday, as plans to cleanup a Valley neighborhood riddled with crime took place. Phoenix Councilwoman Betty Guardado alongside a dedicated community came together to make good on a $5.7 million project promise. The 27th Avenue corridor is what caught the eye...

Cleanup process begins for 27th Avenue corridor

PHOENIX — Police are investigating after a pedestrian was struck and killed in Phoenix Saturday night. Phoenix police said preliminary information indicates the man fell into the street near 4th Street and Osborn Road when he was hit. Police said officers found the man suffering from serious injuries when...

Man dead after struck, killed by vehicle in Phoenix

PHOENIX — Harkins Theatres announced Monday plans for its new family entertainment concept, Harkins BackLot, coming to The Shops at Norterra in north Phoenix. The company said the venue is inspired by the classic movie studio backlots where many movies are filmed. BackLot will include:. A full-service restaurant and...

Harkins to open family entertainment center 'BackLot' in north Phoenix

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — A 36-year-old man is recovering after being shot outside a nightclub in Old Town Scottsdale Sunday night. Scottsdale police said the shooting happened around 7 p.m. near the 11:11 club at Drinkwater Boulevard and Indian School Road. Police said the man was taken to the hospital,...

Man recovering after shooting outside nightclub in Old Town Scottsdale

Buckeye, AZ

PHOENIX — It's an early weekday morning as students at Verrado High School pull up to campus. They grab their belongings, swing their backpack on their back and walk towards the entrance of the school. As they get to the door, a sign greets them telling them to take out their laptops. They oblige and walk carefully through newly installed weapon detector.

'Providing safe and friendly environment is our top priority': Agua Fria High School District installs weapon detectors

PHOENIX — On Wednesday, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a potentially life-saving drug for over-the-counter sale. Naloxone, or Narcan, is commonly used to reverse an overdose caused by opioids. Now, thanks to the FDA, it can now be sold in stores. According to the Centers for...

'We're in a crisis': Valley health experts react to FDA approval of over-the-counter Narcan

CHANDLER, Ariz. — Chandler schools near Dobson and Ray roads have reopened after a domestic violence shooting in the area put the campuses on lockdown. Police said that the investigation is still ongoing, but the area has since reopened. Details are limited at this time, but police said that...

Chandler schools reopen after domestic violence shooting put area on lockdown, officials say

Surprise, AZ

SURPRISE, Ariz. — A shooting involving officers in Surprise left a suspect dead Tuesday afternoon. The shooting happened shortly after noon in a parking lot near Bell Road and Grand Avenue, according to the Surprise Police Department. Officers received a call about an unwanted guest in the parking lot...

Surprise shooting involving officers leaves suspect dead

SURPRISE, Ariz. — More than 1 trillion gallons of water are lost yearly to home leaks nationwide, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) data shows. The problem is so widespread that the agency named March 20 through 26 "Fix a Leak Week." The week is meant to bring awareness to an increasingly important issue in a parched Southwest, even in the face of a historically wet winter.

Over 11,000 Surprise leaks found thanks to new water tech

CHANDLER, Ariz. — The Chandler Police Department said a 40-year-old man suspected of shooting his ex-girlfriend Monday morning near Dobson and Ray roads is now in police custody. Alan Burgener has been identified as the man sought by police for the violent altercation reported at about 10:30 a.m. Chandler...

Chandler police capture man accused of shooting ex-girlfriend

Colorado State

PHOENIX — The Phoenix City Council voted to create an emergency fund for the residents of three mobile home parks facing displacement, but opted not to vote on a temporary moratorium and zoning overlay that residents were pleading for. "They're a bunch of jerks," said Gerald Suter, a resident...

'I’m not walking out of my house': Phoenix City Council doesn't extend deadline for mobile home residents

PHOENIX — Firefighters are headed back to the scene of an early morning fire at a Phoenix house, authorities said. Multiple small sheds, trash and tools were burned by the time firefighters arrived at the scene near 19th and Peoria avenues around 7 a.m., the Phoenix Fire Department said. First responders extinguished the flames before the fire could extend to any other homes.

Phoenix house fire causes heavy firefighter response, twice

PHOENIX — An off-duty Phoenix Police Department sergeant has been hospitalized after he was hit on Interstate 17 early Friday morning, the Arizona Department of Public Safety said. The sergeant, whose identity has yet to be released, was struck after he got out of his car to help another...

Off-duty sergeant hit on I-17, causing crash and road closure in Phoenix

PHOENIX — After months of worry and uncertainty, the State of Arizona is providing a clearer picture for hundreds of nursing students and their hard work. Thursday, the Arizona State Board of Nursing approved a plan that would let current students of Aspen University’s nursing program continue to earn their degrees and become licensed nurses, for now.

'Our dreams and hard work won’t be wasted': Aspen University program can continue under agreement with Arizona Nursing Board

Gilbert, AZ

GILBERT, Ariz. — A brand new mixed-use development is coming to life in the East Valley, as more local favorites are added to the line-up and opening doors. Gilbert’s Epicenter is just one of several mixed-use projects shaping the future of the town. Gilbert's development services director said...

Gilbert's Epicenter opens doors to new local favorites, as town plans more projects in the growing town

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Four new counties? It could happen as Republicans propose breaking up Maricopa County

PHOENIX — Maricopa is Arizona's most populous county – and by a lot. But two proposals from House Republicans could see Maricopa County carved into four...

Four new counties? It could happen as Republicans propose breaking up Maricopa County

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