Mesa man breaks the law blaming bad economy
UPDATED WITH VIDEO: A Mesa man admits he's breaking the law every time he gets behind the wheel.

Gas prices send Valley consumers searching for smaller cars
UPDATED WITH VIDEO: If you're looking to downsize away from that pickup truck or SUV, you're not alone. But you may not get as much money as you want for that gas guzzler.

Half-brother of Phoenix hit-and-run victim needs your help
UPDATED WITH VIDEO: A hit-and-run driver remains at large after a man is killed crossing Northern near 35th Avenue.

Phoenix victim talks after man's busted for 10 hit-and-runs
UPDATED WITH VIDEO: A motorcycle driver speaks to ABC15 from the burn unit at Maricopa Medical Center. He was among ten motorists struck by a drunk driver.

Nevada Senator apologizes to two Attorneys General
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid is making up with Utah and Arizona over criticism surrounding polygamous communities.

Man shot 3 times in central Phoenix, critical condition
Police say the man said he was asking for directions, but they are also checking into whether drugs were a factor in the shooting.

Convicted Bolles murderer asks for clemency; health failing
Max Dunlap isn't eligible for parole until 2014, but wants his sentence commuted because his health is declining.

Activists file petitions to recall Phoenix Mayor Gordon
The group says the mayor should be recalled for policies that are too soft on illegal immigrants.

Avondale homeowner shot in stomach by man, shoots back
The homeowner heard his car alarm going off and confronted several men with a gun.

UPDATE: 5-year-old girl hit by truck in north Phoenix dies
The girl was taken to St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center where she later died from her injuries.

Lung Association gives Maricopa County "F" for air quality
Phoenix ranks as the 19th worst across the country for at-risk people in polluted cities.

Goodyear man beats woman; she rejects his marriage proposal
The man and woman had recently broken up, according to a police report. He fractured her eye socket and nose.

Mesa beer run suspect runs into store clerk with vehicle
The clerk jumped onto the hood of the car as it drove at him, hitting the windshield and breaking it with his knee.

State report projects improvement in Arizona employment
On Thursday, State Commerce Department researchers are forecasting a measure of improvement in Arizona's economy in the second half of this year and a return to slightly positive job growth in 2009.

Friday night at 10pm: Is Your Neighbor Breaking the Law?
Illegal subdivisions are popping up all over the Valley. Some have no roads that's costing us hundreds of millions of dollars.

PD: Surprise teacher touched 4 students inappropriately
The charter school teacher is already under house arrest on unrelated federal child pornography charges.

Asphalt tank explodes in central Phoenix
The explosion closed roads in the area of McDowell Road and 19th Avenue after a fire ripped the top off the tank early Thursday afternoon.

Mesa man stabs roommate in jealous rage, swung knife at teen
Investigators say the suspect showed no remorse for critically injuring his roommate and admitted to swinging the knife at a 14-year-old girl on Wednesday night.

Police search for suspect in Tempe restaurant stabbing
The man stabbed the employee in the arm and chest leaving him in critical condition on March 21st.

Chandler park set on fire, police look for arsonist
Police are looking for the arsonist responsible for destroying $30,000 worth of playground equipment at Mountain View Park for the third time this year.

Phoenix PD embarrassed by officer's arrest for child porn
The case against 26-year veteran Mike Polk was forwarded to the Phoenix Police Department by Immigration and Customs Enforcement or ICE.

Suspects rob 2 at gunpoint, caught within minutes in Tempe
Andre Phillips, 23, and Donte Lewis, 33, reportedly pointed a gun at two people and demanded money from them at their residence on Wednesday night.

AZ employee arrested for child molestation, worked with kids
One of the victims is his 4-year-old female relative who he allegedly engaged in sexual acts with.

Robber kills dog, breaks into Ahwatukee home
The homeowner says the suspect killed his black lab before breaking into the home through the doggie door last month.

Maricopa County turns to YouTube in effort to reduce crime
The Maricopa County Attorney's Office has posted 3 videos on YouTube featuring crime victims who've been affected by drunk driving and real-life stories about gang violence.

Glendale man nabbed twice in bait car
A criminal breaks into a Glendale bait car in 2004, serves time in prison for the crime, then is caught doing it again in 2008.

Valley commuters choose to ride away from high gas prices
If you're looking for a way to save money and let someone else navigate through traffic you're not alone.

Phoenix Fire Dept. prepares for the worst at Sky Harbor
The Phoenix Fire Department gave ABC15 an exclusive look at its aviation disaster arsenal.

Valley woman says she knows 'John Doe' patient
It's been a mystery, the story behind an unconscious man staff at Saint Joseph's Hospital only know as 'John Doe.'

Governor Napolitano signs employer sanctions law
The Governor approved revisions to an AZ law that prohibits employers from knowingly hiring undocumented immigrants.

Lawmakers skeptical over $1.4 billion plan for universities
Despite strong opposition, Governor Janet Napolitano says $1.4 billion would be an investment in the state's future.

The "Real ID" program may not make it to Arizona.
Arizona Senate votes to keep the state from complying with new federal security standards for driver's licenses.

Man shot in chest, killed in west Phoenix shooting
UPDATE : Detectives are looking into the possibility he was shot by another man in self defense.

Gunshot victim found on Avondale road by police
Officers were responding to a call of shots fired in the neighborhood.

Report: Contamination at Scottsdale water plant was operator error
The contamination caused a three-day ban on using tap water in parts of north Scottsdale and Paradise Valley last January.

Report: Maricopa County health-care posed risks to patients
County officials say many of the problems found by a national accrediting organization have been fixed.

5 in custody; fled from officers into desert near Chandler
Department of Public Safety Officers tried to stop an SUV near I-10 and Riggs Road; the driver pulled off the road and several people scrambled from the vehicle.

Pregnant woman leads East Valley police on chase
The chase started after an undercover Mesa officer tried to stop her and she rammed his car.

Pima County euthanizes 94 pit bulls seized from breeder
The 94 dogs killed were among 110 sheriff's deputies seized from the owners of the Picture Rocks kennel in the Tucson Mountains.

Pregnant woman shot, killed in southwest Valley identified
The family of Brittanee Howard is asking for donations to help pay for her funeral services.

Helicopter crashes near Chino Valley; pilot hospitalized
A Yavapai County Sheriff's spokesman said the crash apparently happened during low-flight hovering maneuvers.

Pedestrian killed, good samaritan injured in Mesa accident
A couple was in the street trying to help the injured pedestrian when another driver saw them too late, swerved, hitting and injuring one of them.

Smoking likely killed 2 Chandler dogs in house fire
The wind-driven fire destroyed the home where a family of four lived. The fire started on the back patio.

Prescott store manager arrested; faked returns, took money
An internal audit by the company found there was an unusually high amount of money refunded at the store.

Bashas' lays off 100 administrative staff in Arizona
The grocery store announced the layoffs on Friday, citing rising costs, a slowing economy and the need to streamline operations.

Buckeye home goes up in flames, 1 injured
Twenty firefighters arrived at the home to put out the blaze on Friday.

Tempe parking meters collect change for a good cause
City leaders are hoping that spare change will end up in the red refurbished parking meters now lining Mill Ave in an effort to help the homeless.

Man arrested for raping 11-year-old girl near Buckeye
The girl is said to be six weeks pregnant and may have been infected by the rape.

Inmate beats man to death at downtown Phoenix jail
The inmate tried to toss the man's lifeless body over a railing during the Thursday night fight at the Fourth Avenue Jail.

Chandler schools screen visitors to deter sex offenders
Visitors will be required to show a photo I.D. in order to access the campus.

Misdemeanor charges for bus driver, wreck killed 9 AZ skiers
Two misdemeanor charges are filed on Friday against the driver of a bus that crashed in southeastern Utah, killing nine Arizona skiers.

Wednesday at 10pm: Giveaway Gotcha
Arizona is the number one state for identity theft, so you'd think its citizens would be pretty careful with their information.

4 students allege sexual relationship with PVCC professor
A student was laid to rest this week after being found comatose on the floor of her professor's home and now four former students are revealing information of the professor's alleged past.

Inmate sentenced to death, murdered AZ officer 11 years ago
Leroy D. Cropper received the death penalty on Friday after stabbing State Corrections Officer Brent Lumley to death at a Goodyear prison in 1997.

Maricopa County trying to ID more bodies with DNA
The medical examiner's office has a website where it provides information to the public on unidentified cases. It hopes the site can also help solve cases.

Suspected child rapist from N.M. captured in Phoenix
A joint fugitive investigation led to the Friday arrest of a man suspected of raping a 10-year-old girl in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Goalpost falls, kills 8-year-old boy at YMCA in Phoenix
Phoenix police confirmed the boy was playing on the soccer goal crossbar when the bar fell on him.

Phoenix woman sentenced for smuggling children into US
A Phoenix woman was sentenced on Friday to 27 months in federal prison for trying to smuggle two Mexican children into the U.S.

Peoria summer camp worker arrested for child molestation
On Friday, police arrested a Peoria city employee suspected of having sexual relations with children during a summer recreation program.

Third woman murdered in Mesa, the work of a serial killer?
Two murders, three years apart, have been linked to the same killer. Now police say there might be a third.

85 arrested in Valley drug ring bust, teenagers involved
On Thursday night, Phoenix police arrested the suspects believed to be involved in the drug ring that dealt heroin to teenagers over the past ten years.

2 killed, 5 injured in shooting at Phoenix house party
Police believe the shooting might be gang related after two men arrived at the party and opened fire on Saturday morning.

DPS seizes 4,100 pounds of pot headed for Philadelphia
DPS officers say the semi-truck was stopped on Interstate 17 north of Phoenix late Friday.

Central Phoenix residents fight back against crime
Dozens marched together to send a message that criminals are not welcome in their neighborhood.

Glendale teen's death gives others a chance at life
When Josh Florence died, he donated his organs giving four complete strangers a second chance at life.

McCain a bit ahead of Obama in NH, about even with Clinton
When asked to choose between McCain and Obama, 49% favored McCain and 43% picked Obama.

Numerologist makes bold predictions about AZ’s future
Numerology -- is it fact or fiction? One Valley man makes some surprising predictions about the future of Arizona's housing market and the Phoenix Suns.

Tuesday 10pm: Stranger Danger for adults
We tested Valley homes to find out if adults really know what to do if a stranger approaches

26 fallen Arizona DPS officers remembered
Gov. Janet Napolitano and DPS Director Roger Vanderpool will speak at the ceremony in front of the DPS officer monument in downtown Phoenix.

Sun City motorcyclist in critical condition following accident
A 61-year-old Sun City man is in critical condition following a crash involving a motorcycle and an SUV Sunday morning.

Car crashes into tree in Chandler; 5 hurt
All five occupants were transported to a local hospital with injuries, one is reportedly in critical condition.

Guadalupe residents ask for police force with respect
Eighty-nine residents crowded the small church of Our Lady of Guadalupe in an effort to find a solution to the town's need for a new police force.

2 abducted Mojave Valley children found; suspects caught
Authorities have canceled an Amber Alert for two children abducted from Mohave Valley. The children are safe and the suspects are in custody.

Chandler infant hospitalized for play pool incident
The baby’s parents found the 7-month-old boy face down in the kiddie pool, which only had a few inches of water in it.

High gas prices drive people to Chandler motorcycle dealer
From four wheels to two wheels, more first time riders are turning to motorcycles in order to stretch their dollar and a gallon of gas.

Friends and family honor Phoenix hit-and-run victim
Wayne Dorfner’s funeral was held Sunday evening at the Chapel of the Chimes Mortuary. He was killed April 25th after walking home from Spud’s Bar & Grill.

Suns coach D'Antoni future not settled; will he stay or go?
D'Antoni has expressed a desire to continue coaching the Suns if he has the front office's full support.

Phoenix firefighters find body in burned alley dumpster
The victim has been identified as a male and may have been killed somewhere else, according to a Phoenix police spokeswoman.

Phoenician Resort to get major facelift in east Phoenix
The Phoenician is undergoing $70 million in rennovations to give guests a more relaxed, contemporary feel.

Mohave County authorities looking for missing man
UPDATED WITH NEW PICTURE: The Mohave County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating 49-year-old Keith Raymond Leavitt.

PD: Mesa man shot, so drunk he doesn't remember where
A friend picked him up on a Mesa street and took him to a hospital.

Prescott National Forest: 2008 fire, smoking restrictions
Forest managers decided that key trigger points have been reached to warrant imposing the restrictions, including increased forest visitor use, abandoned campfires, high winds and rising temperatures.

McCain campaigns in Phoenix Monday before heading to NC
The presidential candidate says local governments would not have to take on immigration problems if the federal government had overhauled the country's immigration policies.

FD: $2 million damage in Gilbert computer business fire
The business is a photo and digital imaging company; they are hoping to save family photos and videos from at least 60 clients.

Arizona 'clown' arrested for stealing $500,000 from woman
Carrie L. Williams-Thompson is known by the name Kooki the Clown at fairs across Arizona.

Police: Wrong-way driver kills 1 near 202 & Dobson
Investigators say a man driving the wrong way down the Santan Freeway hit and killed a Chandler man; officials believe alcohol may have been a factor.

Want out of the Valley? Try the 5 cheapest vacations spots
According to the auto club survey, two adults can expect to pay an average of $164 per day for lodging and $80 per day for food.

3 Texans charged with starting fire near Grand Canyon
NEW VIDEO AND INFORMATION:A campground and trail have reopened after firefighters fully contained the X Fire this weekend.

Phoenix PD busts prostitutes working from massage parlors
Investigators have arrested two women they believe were running the operation. They are looking for two more.

Horse death raises question about the sport of racing
Organizations like PETA are questioning the safety of racing horses after a weekend accident at the Kentucky Derby.

Scottsdale woman grabbed, groped; PD looks for suspect
Scottsdale police now have a sketch, hoping someone will recognize the suspect.

Truck overturns on Loop 101 in Scottsdale, spills sand
That sand blocked the roadway for hours during the afternoon, and closed ramps from the Loop 202 and Rio Salado Parkway.

Phoenix: No pharmaceuticals in water; it's safe to drink
The city tested the drinking water after tests in cities across America found high pharmaceuticals levels.

Thursday at 10pm: Internet Predators
Protecting your children is much different than it was just 10 years ago. Internet predators are now finding new ways to lure them in.

Phoenix movie theaters busy despite economic slowdown
Bad economic times are proving to be good for Hollywood and the movie business.

Elderly woman killed in north Phoenix house fire identified
The victim has been identified as 83-year-old Patricia Batzner. Police said the cause appears to be electrical.

Sheriff Arpaio piñata draws controversy on Cinco De Mayo
A new anti-racism group took aim at Sheriff Joe Arpaio – literally.

Report finds moveable soccer goals dangerous to your kids
Last Friday, 8-year-old Gabriel Mendoza died from a head injury at a south Phoenix Y.M.C.A. after the goal he was swinging from fell over crushing him.

Is there a new serial predator on the loose in Mesa?
The unsolved killings of 2 women and the sexual assault of a 3rd have been forensically linked. Both murder victims were strangled.

3 people shot in El Mirage; suspects on the loose
Investigators said six people were standing on the corner of Thunderbird Road and Primrose Drive when a car pulled up and someone opened fire.

2 teens arrested for attacking Mormon boys in Gilbert
Update: The boys injured in the attack could take weeks to heal from their physical wounds.

Scottsdale house fire puts family out of their home
Family members were able to get out of the house safely before firefighters arrived.

Bill to punish Valley drop house owners on governor's desk
The bill would make it a mid-tier felony for people to lease or sell homes that would be knowingly used as drop houses.

Motorcyclist dies in Phoenix crash; pinned under car
Police say the car and motorcycle collided as the car made a left turn from Dunlap Road onto 35th Avenue.

Man in wheelchair hit, killed crossing Phoenix street
Police said two vehicles hit the man; neither stopped.

3 men escape Mesa apartment fire with Xbox system, guitars
The fire damaged at least four other units near Alma School and Baseline.

Prescott Valley man arrested for beating neighbor with cane
Thomas Weaver, on probation and restricted from possessing or consuming alcohol, was arrested with a BAC of .30 on Monday afternoon.

Superbug threatens Valley; antibiotics can trigger infection
Inappropriate use of antibiotics in patients can trigger the organisms to produce the toxin, according to a Valley infection control specialist.

Aspen airport to pull McCain's 'voice' from loud speaker?
Arizona's John McCain is on a list of notable visitors who've recorded messages for the Aspen-Pitkin County Airport.

Scottsdale PD: Avondale students injured in bus accident
The school bus had 51 students on board and six were taken to a Scottsdale hospital with minor injuries, according to a Scottsdale police spokesman.

Gilbert farm worker killed, crushed by 7,000-pound hay bale
UPDATE : Authorities are investigating the death, but Gilbert police said they believe it was an accident.

Water truck flips on Loop 101 in Scottsdale, no injuries
Officials say the truck went up on the barrier in between the northbound and southbound lanes when it flipped at Indian Bend on Tuesday.

Phoenix police officer shot, second injury in line of duty
The Monday morning shooting is the second time Officer Gaxiola has been injured in the line of duty leaving his family to worry.

Glendale family grieves over their young son's death in Iraq
Word of Pvt. Corey Hicks' death came on Friday while his family was having dinner.

Scottsdale hospital workers charged for not reporting abuse
Prosecutors have filed charges against four employees for failing to tell police about a stroke patient's complaint that she'd been sexually molested.

Arpaio's crime suppression hits Fountain Hills, 10 arrested
Tuesday's operation discovered a 15-year-old girl that had not been in school for two weeks and was possibly living in a drop house.

Valley's police, fire departments respond to mock attack
More than 200 Phoenix-area firefighters and police officers responded to a simulated Columbine-style attack Tuesday in Prescott Valley.

Phoenix officer arrested for child porn had prior sex record
The Phoenix Police detective had been suspended twice in his career with the department, according to his personnel file.

Infant pulled from north Phoenix pool; in critical condition
The girl is apparently breathing. The near-drowning happened near Tatum Blvd. and Dynamite Road.

Phoenix PD: Dealer supplied guns to Mexico drug cartels
Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms agents took about 1,300 guns from a North Phoenix gun shop and from its owners Glendale home.

Maricopa County prepares for potential widespread flooding
In our 13-year drought, it's hard to imagine Maricopa County having to face major flooding but experts say it's a major possibility.

Putting Valley adults to the stranger danger test
We think we know better than to let a stranger in, but what if that stranger doesn’t seem so strange? Would you let them in?

Phoenix man arrested for random gunfire death in Avondale
Jason Daniel Romero, 29, faces second-degree murder and other charges relating to the death of Jeff A. Yale, 47.

Arizona soldier's phone message frightens family
A soldier who will soon be based in Arizona patrolling the U.S.- Mexico border accidentally called his parents during a firefight in Afghanistan.

Woman suffering seizures rescued from Piestewa Peak
Phoenix firefighters assisted in the rescue of the 24-year-old woman who collapsed on a mountain trail.

Railroad, local governments reach agreement on AZ crossings
Union Pacific has agreed on Wednesday to provide $35 million over the next 25 years to build railroad underpasses or overpasses at several road crossings in Pinal County, a growth area of south-central Arizona.

Mesa woman punched, carjacked in broad daylight
The attack happened as the woman was backing out of her apartment complex parking space near Dobson Road and Emilita Avenue.

Residents still fighting for closure of Camelback Mountain road
Some Valley Homeowners appealing the city council's decision to leave Valle Vista Road open.

2 floors at Goodyear Hospital evacuated for strange smell
Patients and staff at a Goodyear hospital had to be evacuated while fire Hazmat went in to check out the source of the odor.

Couple gets caught in cacti while fleeing from Mesa police
The woman was trying to cash a bad check; when police arrived she got into the getaway car and they took off.

Guardsman arrested in Phx for stealing border fence material
Federal authorities have arrested a Wyoming air national guardsman on Wednesday for allegedly stealing and selling scrap metal from the border fence construction project for more than $8,000.

Insurer to pay for cost of fighting AZ wildfire
The insurer of a fence company accused of sparking a 2006 wildfire that destroyed five buildings in central Arizona has agreed to pay $500,000 on Wednesday.

Arizona governor signs bill targeting drop house providers
On Wednesday, Napolitano signed into law a bill making it a crime to help provide locations for use as drop houses for smugglers to temporarily house undocumented immigrants.

Man hiking nude on Sedona trail, "getting close to nature"
The man was arrested after he stopped two women and offered to take their picture. Sheriff's deputies are looking for other hikers who may have come across him.

Dog owners in Pima County warned about parvovirus outbreak
Twenty dogs at the Pima Animal Care Center had to be euthanized after becoming seriously ill with the gastrointestinal illness.

Mormons react after 2 teens are attacked at Gilbert park
The attack leaves two boys with broken bones. Members of the Mormon church are shocked and saddened.

Small plane has hard landing at Glendale airport; nose down
Air15 is overhead and it appears everyone is OK.

Scottsdale PD: Son, 45, threatens father with knife
The man barricaded himself inside a Scottsdale home after officers were able to get his father and another person out.

East Valley crash kills 1 on Hunt Highway; road reopened
A police pursuit ended with a pickup truck and semi colliding head-on; both vehicles burst into flames.

Mesa Air to cancel subsidized flights in Kingman, Prescott
The air carrier had been providing service to those cities under the U.S. Department of Transportation's essential air service program.

DMX arrested, caught driving 114mph on Loop 101
Arizona Department of Public Safety Officers investigated the incidents and arrested a cooperative Simmons at his Cave Creek residence on Tuesday.

Medical Examiner: man burned in Tempe fire was suicide
UPDATE: The man has been identified; he was the owner of the business where his car was found burning.

Tempe takes action to improve air quality
The city voted to change the city ordinance relating to air quality on April 3rd, according to a Wednesday report.

ASU's journalism school one of five chosen for ABC bureaus
ABC News chose the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication as one of five colleges for an on-campus bureau run by students, according to a Wednesday report.

Gun causes scare at elementary school in Phoenix
Kids reportedly flashed a gun at students on the playground at Papago Elementary School on Wednesday.

Chandler swim school teaches kids survival skills
Kids as young as three months old are learning basic techniques that could very well save their life.

Police ID, search for 1 in west Phoenix car fire murder
UPDATED WITH VIDEO: Phoenix police are unsure whether the man was burned alive or died before the car was set on fire.

SUV crashes into Phoenix strip mall salon trapping two
NEW VIDEO: A woman driving a Range Rover plowed into a hair salon, trapping two women on Wednesday. The salon owner describes the scene as chaotic.

Feds crack down on Valley's air quality
Maricopa County isn't living up to today's new standards and is putting billions of transportation dollars at risk.

Phoenix neighbors help police catch suspected burglar
A neighbor in a North Central Phoenix community shot a burglar's car tires to prevent his get away.

Cave Creek and Carefree can expect more rain this coming monsoon
While lings are looking good for Cave Creek and Carefree, the west Valley is expected to have another dismal year for rain, all due to the location of our mountains.

Southern Arizona man shoots, kills brother after argument
A Cochise County Sheriff's Office spokeswoman said the man was arrested after deputies were called to a home about an accidental shooting.

Protection for Arizona’s bald eagle to be decided soon
Arizona wildlife officials say they've never been asked by the U.S. Interior Department about protecting Arizona's nesting bald eagles as a distinct population.

Wet winter leads into a possible drought in the Valley?
It's been 75 days as of Thursday since the Sky Harbor Airport picked up any rainfall, and there's no rain in our immediate future.

PD: Toddler drowns in Glendale pool after door left open
The mother told firefighters the boy had just learned to walk. There was no barrier between the house and pool, according to a fire department spokesman.

Woman jumps out Phx apartment window to escape gunman
One of the suspects was shot in the stomach during a struggle with her boyfriend, according to police.

Cost rising for repair work on ASU Memorial Union after fire
Officials say the repair costs after the November 2007 fire have increased because more extensive work is needed than previously expected.

Phoenix standoff ends when PD finds suspect dead in home
A 77-year-old woman and 9-year-old child hid in a bedroom while a home invasion suspect held off police in another part of the house.

Phoenix man kills truck theft suspect claiming self-defense
The homeowner told police he heard noises outside his home and grabbed a gun, confronting the suspect as he drove the homeowner's stolen truck at him.

Parents of Mormon boys attacked in Gilbert speak out
The parents of two teenage boys brutally attacked after revealing their faith speak exclusively to ABC15 about the incident.

Cindy McCain won't release tax returns, even if first lady
"This is a privacy issue," Cindy McCain said on a Thursday morning news show. "My husband is the candidate."

Mesa hostage situation uncovers drop house, 13 arrested
One person made his way out of the home and told deputies he was being held against his own will on Wednesday afternoon.

AZ joins Facebook to set bullying, predator safeguards
Facebook is adding new safeguards to protect users from sexual predators and cyber bullies, according to a Thursday report.

Sierra Vista man accused of putting bleach in soda at movies
The man is accused of taking his ex-girlfriend to a movie, buying the drink for her and pouring bleach into it.

Family of woman who died at Sky Harbor Airport sues Phoenix
The suit filed Thursday claims that Phoenix police officers caused or contributed to Carol Anne Gotbaum's death.

Mesa teen to face prison for holding knife to girl's throat
Wearing a polo shirt and pants, Brent Clark, 15, stared straight towards the judge as he accepted a plea deal on Thursday.

PVCC professor to be fired, student died after visiting home
Andria Ziegler, 19, was laid to rest after she was found comatose on the floor of her professor's home on April 20th.

Valley ranked as 6th deadliest area in U.S. for teen drivers
High school students in Chandler turn their focus on safe driving on Thursday.

Valley homeowners face intruders, should they shoot?
Laws will not always back you if you shoot someone intruding into your home.

Mesa man shoots roommate, now faces murder charges
A man suspected in the April shooting now faces new charges after the victim died on Tuesday.

Parvo pops up throughout Arizona; how to protect your pet
Parvovirus cases have veterinarians warning pet owners to make sure their pet's shots are up to date.

Man escapes burning truck in Pinal County with just stitches
It is a story of survival. A truck driver who was hit by a suspected runaway criminal walked away from his burning truck with just a few cuts, bumps and bruises.

Home prices still going down in Valley; when will they rise?
Experts say prices could go down another fifteen to eighteen percent over the next year. They have advice for buyers and sellers.

Mesa family of 3 displaced after fire damages apartment
Investigators believe the fire near Brown Road and Center Street started in the kitchen.

Mesa PD: $1,000 reward in murder of 2 women, rape of 3rd
Mesa police say they have little information about the suspect and FBI profilers are working on the cases.

Suns star Shaquille O'Neal to fight crimes against kids
Shaq joined the Tempe Police Department to create an Internet Crimes Against Children Unit.

FBI warns of economic stimulus check phishing scam
The message contains a hyperlink to a fraudulent form that requests personal information, including bank information.

Phoenix police officer hit by suspect car; will be OK
Officers were investigating reports of marijuana at an apartment complex when one of the suspects took off, clipping the officer on the way out of the parking lot.

Phoenix police search for 2 suspects in armed robberies
The young robbers were armed with knives and guns and are believed to be involved in up to a dozen robberies that started over a week ago.

Bankruptcy filings in Phoenix area more than double
This surge is the highest since October 2005 before federal law tightened the rules on bankruptcy filings.

Mesa woman gets prison term for fatal DUI crash
The daughter of the founders of Cold Stone Creamery had a blood-alcohol content more than twice the legal limit when she hit a woman on a scooter.

Former AZ Cardinal arrested in Phoenix cocaine ring bust
A fully loaded AK-47 was found in Dyshod Carter's car after he and four other men were arrested when they bought seven kilograms of cocaine from an undercover officer.

PV teacher will go to prison for sex with 16-year-old
Jennifer Mally had 14 charges dismissed against her in March after pleading guilty to three counts of sexual conduct.

Phoenix PD releases 911 tapes from 'mystery lights' sighting
The two CDs have 40 to 50 minutes worth of audio from callers who saw the lights and expressed everything from fear to disbelief.

Fire ban begins Monday for Phoenix city mountain preserves
Smoking and charcoal fires are included in the ban due to extreme fire danger as the temperatures go up and humidity goes down.

Quintuplets come in time for Mother's Day in the Valley
An Ohio family celebrated the Thursday morning birth at Banner Good Samaritan Medical Center.

Chandler man faces 2.5 years prison for glass scam, DUI
The Arizona Attorney General said Bruce T. Riley has also been ordered to pay $118,031 in restitution and spend 7 years under probation.

Officers rescue gagged, bound man from south Phoenix home
Police said this man had been kidnapped with a man whose body was found burned in a Phoenix alley Monday.

Tempe PD: Man steals car then robs bank within 1 hour
Police are searching for a man suspected of threatening a woman's life before taking her car and robbing a bank 40 minutes later on Thursday afternoon.

DMX arrested at Valley home; tried to barricade self inside
The rapper was arrested for animal cruelty after a dozen dogs were taken from his Cave Creek home last summer, dehydrated and malnourished.

Man shot in head, killed while sitting in car in Phoenix
An earlier altercation may have sparked the shooting, according to police.

Bill to address teachers convicted of sex with students
New legislation seeks to strengthen existing penalties for teachers or clergy members convicted of sex crimes.

Sheriff: Ash Fork man 'shared' teen wife with Glendale man
NEW: Officials have arrested the Glendale man believed to be part of the sex exploitation case.

PD: Man shoots ex-girlfriend's boyfriend in south Phoenix
The suspect hit the victim in the thigh near 18th Street and Roeser Road, according to police, and then fled the scene.

How to find the cheapest gas prices in your Valley zip code
Despite the high prices, Arizonans are still paying the second to lowest for fuel in the country, according to a new report.

More virtual fencing coming to Arizona, northern test likely
A second section is planned on the Arizona-Mexico border and a third could be tested near Detroit by the end of the year, according to a Friday report.

Freeway restrictions to affect Valley drivers this weekend
Northbound I-17 will be closed overnight at the Carefree Highway from 9 p.m. Sunday to 5 a.m. Monday for bridge work

Queen Creek restaurant wins legal fight; allowed dancing
Last week, a judge ended an outdoor dancing ban. Friday night, employees took down their "Dance Police" signs.

Plane crashes near Apache Junction; investigators look for clues
Two people were killed when the plane crashed about 3 miles southwest of the Renaissance festival grounds Friday afternoon.

Human smuggler to serve life in prison, killed 10 near Yuma
Adan Pineda Doval was sentenced to life in federal prison on Thursday after causing the death of 10 undocumented immigrants in a 2006 car crash.

Two men dead in apparent murder-suicide in Phoenix
Phoenix police said Friday that two men are dead after one man confronted his ex-girlfriend and her new boyfriend.

Arizona GOP picking delegates to national convention
Arizona Republicans are picking their delegates to the national convention at their own convention Saturday.

Camp Verde traffic stop uncovers Phx drop house, 19 detained
Officials received tips of the Phoenix drop house after 12 undocumented immigrants were found inside a truck near Camp Verde.

Valley welcomes Mother's Day weekend with warm weather
The weekend temperatures will remain in the mid 90s into Monday.

Report: Suns coach Mike D’Antoni headed to New York
The reported four-year, $24 million deal would put D’Antoni in one of the league’s most high profile positions.

Buckeye man drowns in Lake Pleasant; had fought in Iraq
The Maricopa County Sheriff's Office says 26-year-old Warren Burgess Jr. was in the process of re-enlisting.

How to make your rebate check worth more by going green
A Valley resident does some research with APS to see how he can use his $600 to improve his home, help the environment, and save more money in the long run.

Man shot outside Peoria restaurant; police hunt for shooter
Police are looking for the suspect who took off in a red suv.

Company in Phoenix powers fleet vehicles on vegetable oil
The mobile computer repair company uses old ambulances for its fleet.

Police: Prescott woman bit officer in patrol car
Prescott police say 29-year-old Laurel Winslett was arguing with her ex-boyfriend when she kicked and shattered a glass door of a business.

Obama campaign considers joint appearances with McCain
Barack Obama's campaign is considering a suggestion from John McCain's camp for the 2 presidential hopefuls to participate in joint town meetings and debates around the country.

Phoenix shootout suspect released from hospital; behind bars
Scott Rapp, who was shot at least five times during an officer-involved shootout, has been released from the hospital and booked into Coconino County jail.

18-year-old Arizona soldier killed in Afghanistan
Pfc. Ara Tyler Deysie talked about joining the military when he was just 4-years-old, his mother said Sunday.

DPS: 53 illegal immigrants held against will in Phoenix
Investigators said the group of rescued immigrants included two 13-year-old girls and a mentally disabled man.

Soldier gives Glendale mom extra special Mother's Day gift
Mother's Day took on added meaning for a Glendale woman whose son traveled thousands of miles to give her a special present.

Phoenix man burned while trying to put out truck fire
Crews responded to the fire near 22nd Street and Cactus Road early Sunday morning.

Peoria man shot while protecting his property
Two suspected car thieves shot at Mark Miller three times hitting him in the knee early Sunday morning after he ran out to prevent the crime.

Arizona's 1st land restrictions in place for wildfire season
The 120,000 acres of Maricopa County's ten-park system will be under a fire ban starting Monday. Phoenix mountain parks also banned open fires starting Monday.