NBA suspends Suns owner Robert Sarver for 1 year, fines him $10 million

The NBA launched its investigation after ESPN published a report, accusing Sarver of racist, misogynistic and hostile incidents during his tenure as owner of the Suns.

Country music singer Luke Bell found dead at age 32

Country music star Luke Bell Bell was reportedly "hiding a severe battle with bipolar disorder that he ultimately would never shake" and had disappeared several times before.

Derek Chauvin moved from Minnesota to federal prison in Arizona

Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, who murdered George Floyd, has been moved from a state prison in Oak Park Heights, Minnesota, to federal prison in Tucson, Arizona. 

Fifth set of human skeletal remains found at Lake Mead as drought conditions continue

It marked the fifth time since May that remains had been uncovered as Western drought forces the shoreline to retreat at the shrinking Colorado River reservoir behind the Hoover Dam.

Arizona Wendy's employee facing murder charge following customer's death

A northern Arizona Wendy's employee is facing a murder charge following a customer's death. Police say the customer complained about his order and that's when the suspect came around the counter and beat him.

Arizona son donates hair to his cancer-stricken mom

For two and a half years, Matt grew out his hair after his mom lost hers. Out of six kids, his was the closest in color and texture. "It's a no-brainer," said Matt of donating his hair. "She gave me the hair in the first place."

Prosecutors seek death penalty for grandma, her husband in connection to shocking child abuse case

Court documents provided graphic details into acts of abuse allegedly committed by the grandmother of a child who was found unresponsive inside a Scottsdale hotel room last January. The child later died, and now, the grandmother and her husband are accused of murder.

'Baby Holly', found alive 42 years after parents' murders, was left at church: Texas officials

"Baby Holly" has been found alive 42 years after her parents were found murdered in a wooded area of Houston. Texas officials said she was dropped off at an Arizona church decades ago by two women who identified themselves as members of a nomadic religious group.

Arizona Cardinals cornerback Jeff Gladney dies at 25

“We are devastated to learn of Jeff Gladney’s passing. Our hearts go out to his family, friends and all who are mourning this tremendous loss,” the Cardinals said in a statement.

Couple claims winning $473M Powerball ticket sold in Arizona, lottery officials say

A Gilbert couple in Arizona claimed millions after they purchased the winning $473 million ticket to the Powerball drawing a day before numbers were picked. The couple claimed permanent anonymity.

Arizona man arrested after 183 dead animals found in freezer

An Arizona man faces animal cruelty charges after 183 dead dogs, rabbits, birds and other animals were found in a freezer, including some that were apparently frozen while alive.

Arizona Gov. Ducey signs 15-week abortion ban into law

Gov. Doug Ducey signed Senate Bill 1164 on Wednesday, March 30, which outlaws abortion after 15 weeks of pregnancy. It mirrors a Mississippi law now being considered by the nation’s high court.

Arizona Catholic priest resigns over wrongly-used word during baptism; what you should know about the mix-up

In a unique situation for people of the catholic faith, a priest in Arizona is stepping down because diocesan officials in Phoenix determined the words he was using during baptisms were wrong, thus invalidating them.

Migrant killed by Border Patrol agent in Arizona, sheriff's office says

The sheriff's office provided an update days later saying a man who reportedly entered the U.S. illegally was killed after being shot several times by a border patrol agent on Feb. 19.

Arizona man leaves Las Vegas casino, learns he won $229,368 jackpot weeks later

The machine being played by Robert Taylor malfunctioned due to a "communication error" and neither he nor the Treasure Island Hotel & Casino realized that he'd won a progressive jackpot