COVID-19 relief fraud case: Nearly 20 Arizonans accused of engaging in $3.5M scheme

In Phoenix, a crackdown on fraudsters who swooped in on billions of COVID-19 relief funding is now underway, and we are taking a look at a case where 20 defendants reportedly racked up at least $3.5 million.

Parent of transgender child speaks out after Arizona Governor Doug Ducey signs anti-trans bills

Arizona has joined a growing list of Republican-controlled states looking to restrict transgender rights as they gain more visibility in culture and society, and the mother of a transgender child in Arizona is expressing her devastation over Gov. Ducey's decision to sign the anti-trans bills.

State fire officials telling Arizonans to expect an 'extreme' wildfire season in 2022

State fire officials have a dire warning for Arizonans, as they say above normal rainfall this past winter has contributed to a perfect storm of sorts that can mean an extreme wildfire season in 2022.

Biden tapping oil reserve for 6 months to control surging gas prices

Biden ordered the release of 1 million barrels of oil per day from the nation’s strategic petroleum reserve for six months in a bid to control energy prices.

Food bank storage fire: Blaze south of Maricopa destroys semi truck trailers near church

Members of a church south of Maricopa now have to figure out a Plan B, after a fire ripped through semi truck trailers that were holding food for the church's food bank.

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.

Biden seeks more COVID-19 funds from Congress, receives 2nd booster

President Joe Biden received his second COVID-19 booster while asking Congress for more funding and rolling out a new website.

Check your tickets! $1M Triple Twist ticket, $50K Powerball ticket sold in Arizona

Lottery officials say a Triple Twist ticket worth $1,006,431 was sold at Clark's Market in Sedona, and a $50,000 Powerball ticket was sold at a Fry's Food Store in Fountain Hills.