Saginaw Fire burns several homes in Cochise County

The Cochise County Sheriff's Office says several homes are burning on Old Douglas Highway and Highway 80 in the Bisbee area.

Wildkat fire burns near Benson
video

The fire in Cochise County has scorched over 550 acres and is 95% contained.

Former soldier heading to prison for child pornography, threatening to kill federal employees

A now former U.S. Army Soldier has been sentenced to more than four years in prison after being found guilty of being in possession of child pornography and making threats against federal employees.

Civilian Army leader led child sex abuse ring, risked US security

A civilian who held sensitive positions with the U.S. Army in Arizona and Afghanistan led a child sex abuse ring that involved his own adopted son.

Report: U.S. Army, Arizona ignored abuse signs from civilian commander
video

Records obtained by the Associated Press show David Frodsham worked at Fort Huachuca as a director of personnel despite multiple complaints of sexual harassment.

Arizona man allegedly pushed and tried to punch D.C. police officers during deadly Capitol Riot, officials say

A man who lives in a small southeastern Arizona town is accused of assaulting police officers during the deadly 2021 Capitol Riot, according to officials with the U.S. Attorney's Office.

2 arrested, 4 migrants in custody after high-speed Arizona chase

Mesa resident Taylor Seth Johnson, 25, and Detroit resident Kanardje Watts, 21, face numerous charges including child abuse and aggravated assault on a police officer. Two children were in the car during the chase.

Migrant who shot and killed by Border Patrol agent was hit multiple times, according to autopsy report

The migrant, identified as 32-year-old Carmelo Cruz-Marcos from Puebla, Mexico, died following a shooting involving an as yet unidentified Border Patrol in a remote part of southeastern Arizona. The shooting happened on Feb. 19.

Migrant fatally shot while being detained after escape bid in southern Arizona: CBP

Border Patrol agents apprehended three migrants in the U.S. illegally and spotted a fourth trying to get away. One agent followed the person downhill into the canyon “and while taking him into custody discharged his firearm fatally wounding the migrant.”

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.

Air Force launches study of changes to flight training areas in Arizona

Three alternatives to be studied would change flight restrictions in areas northwest of Phoenix, west and southwest of Tucson and in parts of southeastern and east-central Arizona extending in western New Mexico.

Medical team going to Sierra Vista to battle COVID-19 surge

Personnel includes physicians, advanced health care professionals, nurses, a respiratory therapist and a paramedic who will serve for up to 14 days per deployment.

Newsmaker Saturday - Sheriff Mark Dannels, Francis Najafi
video

Part 1: If you thought 2021 was a rough year on the border, there are projects now that in 2022 we may see more than 2 million entries along the US southern border. Cochise County Sheriff Mark Dannels talks about the influx of migrants on the Arizona-Mexico border like they've never seen before. Part 2: Arizona State University and the Thunderbird School of Global Management want to educate 100 million people across the globe for free online, through ASU. Founder and CEO of Pivotal Group, Francis Najafi talks to John Hook about why he decided to donate $25 million of his own money to fund this effort.