Blue Alert: What you should know about emergency warning issued by DPS during public safety emergencies

In the aftermath of a shooting that left a Phoenix police officer badly injured on April 14, 2022, DPS officials issued a Blue Alert that was sent to smartphones in the Phoenix area. Here's what you should know about the alert.

What is an NFT? The new digital ‘property’ that is taking the world by storm

There's been a lot of talk about NFTs, but a lot of people may not understand what it is, and why it is fetching high prices. Here's what you should know about this new digital 'property.'

Why Biden is waiving rule on higher levels of ethanol in gas this summer

President Joe Biden says his administration will suspend a federal rule that bars higher levels of ethanol in gasoline during the summer.

What is Myotonic Dystrophy, the rare disease that reportedly contributed to Gilbert Gottfried's death?

According to Gilbert Gottfried's longtime friend and publicist, the comedian died from "recurrent ventricular tachycardia due to myotonic dystrophy type II." Here's what you should know about the rare genetic disease that reportedly contributed to Gottfried's death.

Only 3 women are on Arizona's death row: Who are they and what were they sentenced to death for?

Currently, an overwhelming majority of the people in Arizona's death row are men, with only three women amongst them. Here's what you should know about the women who have been sentenced to death in Arizona, and what they did that led to them being sentenced to death.

Maricopa County voters to choose new county attorney this year; Here's what you should know

Another election for Maricopa County Attorney is set to be held in the aftermath of Allister Adel's resignation from the position she was elected to in 2020. Here's what to know about the race.

What is aphasia?

Actor Bruce Willis is taking a break from acting and his family announced on social media Wednesday that the 67-year-old has been diagnosed with aphasia. 

Arizona zoo disputes animal rights activist claims that its zoo is 'one of the worst for elephants'

Officials with the animal rights activist group In Defense of Animals has released its annual list of what they claim are North America's top 10 worst zoos for elephants, and Phoenix Zoo is ranked fourth on the list. Officials with Phoenix Zoo say they disagree with the group's findings.

Who's responsible for setting high gas prices

Oil prices have moderated a bit since Russia's invasion of Ukraine, but gasoline prices have remained at near-record levels. For those who wonder why, it's because there's money to be made. Those profits though may not be going where you imagine.

Russia-Ukraine war: Key things to know about the conflict

Ukraine has rejected a Russian offer to evacuate its troops from the besieged city and Russian bombardment continues. One 77-year-old who fled to Poland from Mariupol says 90% of the city has been destroyed.

Allister Adel: Here's what you need to know about the controversies surrounding the Maricopa County Attorney

Maricopa County Attorney Allister Adel is facing calls to resign, and the State Bar has launched an investigation against her for 'failing to properly supervise her office.' Here's what you should know about the controversies surrounding Adel.

EXPLAINER: Driver in Texas crash was 13; is that legal?

Investigators have not yet said why the teen was behind the wheel before the crash, which also killed him and a 38-year-old man in the truck.

What is shrinkflation? How companies hide inflation without increasing prices

If you haven’t seen a price increase on a product or service you purchased recently, chances are that the company may still be passing along the rising costs to you without the obvious price hikes.

Pain at the pump: Gas prices rising to levels not seen for over a decade; here's what you need to know

Gas prices, according to AAA officials, have risen to levels not seen for over a decade amid the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine. Here's what you need to know about the latest developments.

Desalination in Arizona: What you should know as inventor gets ready to test new technology on Buckeye aquifer

Months after Arizona Governor Doug Ducey proposed setting aside $1 billion to bring desalinated water to Arizona, an inventor is unveiling his plan to use desalination to turn salty water in the West Valley into freshwater. Here's what you should know about Brian Hageman's plans.