'American nightmare': How 30 unlicensed rehab homes nearly took over a Laveen community

How did 30 unlicensed & unregulated sober living homes nearly take over a brand new Laveen community? A neighbor says her American dream of owning a home turned into an "American nightmare" once she learned about the homes' connection to a behavioral health provider accused of Medicaid fraud.

Police identify suspect in 2 separate Phoenix stabbings

Phoenix Police officials say they have arrested a man in connection with a stabbing that killed another person in Phoenix. The suspect was arrested following a separate stabbing incident.

Crime wave leaves residents in parts of Laveen fed up

Residents and business owners in a portion of Laveen say they are fed up with crime, as police officials say they have made over 123 arrests in the area since May 17.

Stabbing victim in Laveen identified
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The victim in a deadly stabbing that shut down the 51st Ave. and Baseline Rd. intersection in Laveen for several hours has been identified as Frank Sunn.

Some Laveen residents concerned over plans for medical marijuana dispensary

Residents in a part of Laveen are expressing their concerns over plans for a new medical marijuana dispensary in the area. The business's owner is reportedly asking for the city to approve exceptions to current zoning laws.

Woman dies in Laveen street racing crash, 4 hospitalized

Witnesses reported seeing the two vehicles racing westbound down Southern Avenue moments before they crashed into each other.

Arizona mother alleges her son was assaulted by Laveen school administrator

A Laveen mother says her 10-year-old boy was choked and kneed while in school. The incident, which happened in April, was caught on surveillance video, and the mother says she wants action, as well as justice from her son.

Deadly hit-and-run driver sought
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Authorities are looking for the driver of a car who allegedly hit two people in Laveen, leaving one of them dead.

Woman accused of attacking Phoenix firefighters

While on scene, Phoenix fire crews were attempting to provide aid to a woman who had apparently been stabbed during the fire. It's not clear how she became injured.

Man hit, killed by car in Laveen
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According to police, officers got to the scene near 51st Avenue and Baseline Road and found a man lying on the road, suffering from obvious signs of trauma. The man died at the scene. He was identified as 34-year-old Joshua Auguh. Witnesses told police the driver of the vehicle that hit the man fled the scene after the collision.

Corn harvest a success despite wet weather in Phoenix

After much-needed rain in March, farmers in the Valley were skeptical of whether or not their crops would grow.

Girl dies after being found in Phoenix area pool by family, FD says

A toddler was pulled out from a Phoenix pool Sunday afternoon and died not long after, the fire department said. This comes after a day of three people dying from water incidents.

Deadly stabbing in Laveen ends in 2 arrests

Leevatoh Keetso, 27, was found lying on a sidewalk with a stab wound near 51st Avenue and Baseline just after 2 a.m. on May 3. He died from his injuries at the hospital.