PHOENIX - Department of Homeland Security buys warehouse in the West Valley; man sentenced over Sky Harbor smuggling plot; and more - here's a look at your top stories on FOX10Phoenix.com for Thursday, January 29, 2026.
1. DHS makes property purchase in the Phoenix area
DHS purchases $70M Surprise warehouse
The Department of Homeland Security has purchased a 418,000-square-foot warehouse in Surprise for more than $70 million, according to Maricopa County property records.
2. Man sentenced following Sky Harbor smuggling attempt
Man sentenced to prison for trying to smuggle drugs on flight out of Sky Harbor: MCAO
A man will spend years behind bars for his role in a drug smuggling incident at Sky Harbor last year, according to MCAO.
3. Tensions remain following Zipps raids
Customer nerves raw as Phoenix area Zipps locations reopen after ICE raids
Several Zipps Sports Grill locations in Tempe, Glendale, and Scottsdale have reopened this week following a Monday, Jan. 26 raid by federal immigration agents that resulted in the detention of more than 35 employees.
4. Sober Living scandal: GOP state lawmaker introduces bill
Sober Living scandal: GOP state lawmaker proposes changes to American Indian Health Plan
"AHCCCS is not equipped to safely and effectively serve as an operational health plan for the American Indian Health Plan," said a Republican state lawmaker who made a big proposal.
5. Man accused of boarding flight in Phoenix without valid ticket
Jordanian national arrested after boarding flight in Arizona with invalid ticket, prompting evacuation
Authorities arrested a Jordanian national in Arizona after he boarded a flight with an invalid ticket at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, according to an affidavit obtained by Fox News Digital.
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