Unconscious dog rescued by Phoenix fire crews during house fire

A dog was rescued from a burning home by Phoenix fire crews on Saturday, Jan. 2. The family wasn't home at the time of the fire.

Homeless man runs into burning animal shelter, saving all animals inside

More than a dozen animals are alive after a fire at an animal shelter in Southwest Atlanta - all thanks to a man who is homeless who rushed in and got them out.

Arizona driver arrested for driving 155 mph on I-10, DPS says

A driver who reached speeds of up to 155 mph was arrested on Jan. 2 in Tempe, Arizona, says the Department of Public Safety.

NBA Hall of Famer, Phoenix Suns legend Paul Westphal dies at age 70

Paul Westphal, known as "Westy," was a prominent Valley icon and joined the NBA Hall of Fame back in 2019. He was diagnosed with brain cancer in August 2020.

Abandoned puppy becomes a crime-fighting police K-9

"When he hears the radio go off he squeals with excitement and I don’t even have to ask him to get in the van. He’s a joy to work with."

Barstool Sports founder raises over $16M for small businesses impacted by coronavirus pandemic

Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy launched a fundraising effort with the nonprofit 30 Day Fund for small businesses impacted by COVID-19 called "The Barstool Fund, contributing $500,000 of his own money toward the effort.

New Year's baby: Gilbert couple welcomes baby girl 14 seconds after midnight

According to a news release from Banner Health, Avery Laine Wesolowski was born just 14 seconds after midnight at Banner Gateway Medical Center.

Tradition stands: Polar bear plungers take Bradford Beach by storm

The tradition stands. Hundreds of people turned out at Milwaukee's Bradford Beach on Friday, Jan. 1 to take part in the annual Polar Bear Plunge.

Ohio boy abandoned at cemetery before Christmas reunited with dad, dog

The boy, identified only as Tony, received an outpouring of support from police and the local community after officers found him at the Hope Memorial Gardens Cemetery on Dec. 23.

Portland police declare riot as city’s unrest carries into new year

Once again, city police declared a riot as a gathering estimated to be about 100 people targeted a federal courthouse, FOX 12 of Oregon reported.

Legendary rapper MF Doom dies at 49

Legendary rapper, songwriter and record producer MF Doom has died. He was 49. 

Joe Clark, no-nonsense NJ school principal who inspired movie ‘Lean on Me,’ dead at 82

Joe Clark, the no-nonsense, baseball-bat-wielding New Jersey high school principal who inspired the 1989 movie "Lean on Me," died Tuesday at age 82, his family announced.