Brittney Griner working on memoir about Russian captivity

Griner was arrested last year at the airport in Moscow on drug-related charges and detained for nearly 10 months, much of that time in prison.

Dog abuse at Peoria home caught on video, suspect arrested

Jeffrey Wright, 42, was filmed on April 6 kicking, body slamming and abusing the animal, causing it to defecate, police said. The witness who saw the abuse recorded it and called police.

'Complete tragedy': Cause of death for 2 adults, 3 children found dead inside Phoenix home released

Police believe there were open propane tanks inside the home and a gas line that was not attached to a kitchen appliance. The father, Jasen Hudgens, has been identified as the suspect in the incident. He died from what is believed to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

Nearly 350 arrests made during human trafficking, sex crimes operation in Phoenix area

Officers from multiple law enforcement agencies conducted the operation between Jan. 30 and Feb 11, as large events were held across the Phoenix area – including Super Bowl LVII, the WM Phoenix Open, and the Barrett-Jackson Auto Auction.

Native Americans renew protests of Kansas City Chiefs mascot ahead of Super Bowl LVII

Arizona to Rally Against Native Mascots is planning to demonstrate outside State Farm Stadium in Glendale. Fights against the appropriation of tribal cultures have been going on for years across different sports.

Phoenix officer given Narcan after ingesting 'white substance' during traffic stop

"The officer passed out and was given Narcan," Phoenix Police Lt. Mark Tovar said. The officer was taken to a hospital and is awake and talking to medical staff.

Arizona man pleads guilty to 7-year, $50M tax fraud scheme

An Arizona man pleaded guilty Tuesday to a seven-year, $50 million solar power tax fraud scheme that defrauded more than a thousand taxpayers around the U.S., including several Washingtonians.

Funeral held for Pinal County Sheriff Mark Lamb's family following crash in Gilbert: 'We are not angry'

A funeral was held 2 weeks after a crash in Gilbert that left Pinal County Sheriff Mark Lamb's son, his son's fiancée, and granddaughter dead. "Nobody's guaranteed a minute in this life, so every minute that we have is cherished even more now," the sheriff said.

Kari Lake election lawsuit: Sanctions denied, but more than $33K awarded to Katie Hobbs

Maricopa County Superior Court Judge Peter Thompson rejected Kari Lake's claim that problems with ballot printers at some polling places on Election Day were the result of intentional misconduct. Since the ruling, lawyers representing Maricopa County and Katie Hobbs have filed a Motion for Sanctions against the defeated GOP candidate for Arizona governor.

Arizona Sen. Kyrsten Sinema leaving Democratic Party, registers as independent

Sinema has modeled her political approach on the renegade style of the late Republican Sen. John McCain of Arizona, and has frustrated Democratic colleagues at times with her overtures to Republicans and opposition to Democratic priorities.

What Kyrsten Sinema’s switch means for the Senate

Sinema says she won’t caucus with Senate Republicans, so Democrats will still hold the majority next year. And she is expected to continue casting most of her votes with Democrats while separating herself on certain issues.

Red meth seized in Arizona, the first of its kind: 'It's a new way to market'

DEA agents in Phoenix have seized red meth in their latest bust. Agents say it came directly from the Sinaloa Cartel in Mexico, which then brought it up to Arizona.

‘Offensive name’ changed of popular Grand Canyon hiking spot

The name change honors the cultural tribal significance of the location, which is a popular, much-needed stopping point for day hikers.