Pentagon cancels border wall construction contracts paid for with military funds reallocated by Trump

A Pentagon spokesperson said the funds were originally intended to go towards schools for military children, overseas military construction projects in partner nations and the National Guard and Reserve equipment account.

Tempe police officers surprise boy with new toy gator tractor after his old one was stolen

"Our officers answered a family’s prayers this morning by gifting 4 year old Gerald a new Gator after his was stolen a couple weeks ago," officers said in a Twitter post on April 24.

Criminal leaves behind his own severed finger at crime scene, police say

THAT'S... NOT SMART Police in Maricopa, Arizona, said that Kevin Johnson slashed one of his fingertips off when he slashed his neighbor's tires. And, to top it off, they say he left a trail of blood leading to his own house.

Five conjoined kittens born in Arizona animal rescue

The kittens were born this week at Little Whiskers Animal Rescue in Maricopa, and were connected by the skin of their belly.

State Senate committee advances proposal that would ban nearly all abortions in Arizona

The amendment to House Bill 2140, which was passed by a Senate committee on March 31, would ban nearly all abortions because a heartbeat can often be detected as early as six weeks before many women know they are pregnant, and does not make an exception for cases of rape or incest.

Border Patrol canine sniffs out $60,000 worth of fentanyl hidden inside burritos

A Border Patrol canine on Monday sniffed out packages of fentanyl pills that had been hidden inside burritos at an immigration checkpoint in Arizona.

George Floyd mural in Phoenix vandalized

Vandals painted the word "Fentanyl" on the mural, which is located near 15th Street and Oak. The eyes and mouth were also crossed out on Floyd's image.

Fight erupts between two women aboard American Airlines flight, video shows

FIST FIGHT: Two women reportedly got into a fist fight while an American Airlines aircraft was preparing to deplane. Video was posted to Twitter.

Scottsdale Police arrest man accused of groping several women at night

A doorbell video shows a woman walking into her apartment when an alleged Scottsdale groper runs up to her door. Police say he's been arrested but want to know if there are more victims.

Arizona family thanks stranger for stepping up after son's money was stolen

A Mesa family is looking for the kind stranger who handed their son $80 after he learned the little boy had his money stolen at a Gilbert Target.

One of Arizona's last surviving Tuskegee Airmen passes away at 95

On March 5, 2021, Arizona lost one of its last surviving Tuskegee Airmen. Retired Air Force Lieutenant Colonel Robert Ashby passed away after a prolific and barrier-breaking life.

Bath & Body Works customers, employees brawl over line cutting, Scottsdale Police say

The Scottsdale Police Department says Bath & Body Works employees and customers brawled over line cutting on March 6. The parent company of the brand says it's "deeply concerned" over the incident.

‘QAnon Shaman’ ordered to stay in jail while awaiting trial after appearing on ‘60 Minutes Plus’

One day after the self-described “QAnon Shaman’s” appearance on "60 Minutes Plus," where he claimed his actions during the deadly Jan. 6, Capitol riot were "not an attack on this country," Jacob Chansley was denied pre-trial release after prosecutors say he is a danger to the community.

4-year-old girl dies after parking lot crash at Glendale Walmart

When police and firefighters arrived at the scene near 56th and Northern Avenues, they found three women and two children, ages 3 and 4, who had been injured, Glendale officials said on March 3. The 4-year-old girl died hours later at the hospital.