Judge issues release of Sun City pediatrician in child-porn case

Sat, 04 Sep 2010 01:44:00 -0400

Dr. Emilio Luna, 40, is charged with distributing child pornography.

Arizona woman charged in border agent's death

Sat, 04 Sep 2010 01:09:39 -0400

SELLS - A tribal police department has arrested an Arizona woman who they say was driving drunk when her car collided with the vehicle of a Border Patrol agent, killing him.

Air pollution plan of Maricopa County is rejected by EPA

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 23:50:04 -0400

The Environmental Protection Agency said Friday it would reject Maricopa County's plan to clean up the Valley's dirty air, a decision that could deprive the region of billions of dollars in transportation projects.

Brewer says she was wrong about beheadings

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 22:51:12 -0400

Had claimed headless bodies in Ariz. desert.

Phoenix prepares to reopen Pioneer Living History Museum

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 22:38:12 -0400

Plans to reopen the Pioneer Arizona Living History Museum are under way now that a nearly two-month controversy regarding the land that houses the museum is coming to an end.

Mexican drug kingpin gets 27 years in Arizona prison

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 22:18:34 -0400

TUCSON - A man who prosecutors call a major drug kingpin has been sentenced to 27 years in prison and ordered to forfeit $4 million to the U.S. government.

Glendale man found dead after Sun City couple smells stench

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 21:39:58 -0400

Sun City couple driving behind the pickup of David Ian Wile's roommate noticed a horrible smell.

Phoenix area freeway crashes give Labor Day weekend bad start

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 21:06:47 -0400

Car crashes on Interstate 17 and the Loop 202 on Friday afternoon backed up traffic for commuters and Labor Day travelers.

Scottsdale police searching for garage burglars

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 21:02:19 -0400

A Scottsdale homeowner returned to his house and found two people stealing items from his garage.

Mesa woman suffers burns in acid attack near apartment

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 20:51:28 -0400

Woman approached the victim in the parking lot and threw acid on her face, police said.

Sky Harbor baggage handler accused of stealing from luggage

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 20:45:18 -0400

Chandler resident is third person in a year to be arrested on suspicion of luggage theft at airport.

Queen Creek man killed after run over by road grader

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 20:14:02 -0400

Man was doing survey work at a construction site when he was struck and killed by equipment.

21-year-old man gets 10 years in Chandler love-triangle killing

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 19:59:30 -0400

Navy mechanic, stabbing victim were both romantically involved with former Tempe teacher.

Scottsdale district to release report on new start times

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 19:34:52 -0400

The Scottsdale Unified School District changed its start times this school year, with middle and high schools starting earlier and elementary schools later.

Phoenix gas station shooting leaves victim in critical condition

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 18:08:20 -0400

Three men apparently try to rob a man at a Phoenix gas station, police said.

Arizona prison escape, killings prompt lawsuit

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 17:45:07 -0400

Operator of private prison sued; $10 million claim filed against state.

Scottsdale adult-shop robbery tied to tanning-salon heist

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 17:24:10 -0400

Police are looking for a man tied to a second Scottsdale robbery in as many nights.

Phoenix area under excessive heat warning for today

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 17:06:10 -0400

Phoenix area residents are advised to keep hydrated and stay in the shade if outdoors.

Phoenix warehouse under control after 100 firefighters battle for 5 hours

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 16:01:06 -0400

The moving company's warehouse was full of highly combustible furniture.

Man on bicycle groping women at ASU

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 01:46:09 -0400

Bicyclist who has groped 7 women at ASU since March escalated to reaching under a student's shirt.