Woman fatally hit by car in Laveen, police cruiser struck during investigation

During the investigation into the deadly pedestrian crash, a sedan reportedly drove through the barricades and hit a police cruiser. A police officer was taken to the hospital with minor injuries.

Man stealing expensive youth football equipment caught on Phoenix home's security camera

$1,300 worth of youth football equipment was stolen from a Phoenix home and now the team coach is doing all he can to recover the equipment, but he says getting the money to replace it will be really tough.

Things to do in the Phoenix metro area this Labor Day weekend

From reptile conventions to dance parties to discounted movie days, here's just a few fun events in the Valley to check out this weekend.

Laveen man dead, woman hospitalized after attempted murder-suicide

Phoenix police said they discovered a woman who said she had been shot by her husband at a home near 71st Avenue and Baseline Road on Aug. 14.

Driver dies after crashing into parked semi-truck in Laveen

Maricopa County deputies say the collision was reported just after 8:45 p.m. on Aug. 6 near 67th Avenue and Baseline.

Man shot in Laveen neighborhood, police say

No details on what led up to the shooting were released, but police said a man suffered non-life-threatening injuries. A second person was hurt, however, that injury was not from gunfire.

Police: 1 suspect still at large following Phoenix teen's shooting death

Phoenix Police officials say they have arrested two people in connection with the shooting death of 17-year-old Itzel Espinoza on July 3. One suspect remains at large.

Arizona troopers seize 70 pounds of meth during Laveen traffic stop

Troopers say they pulled over a pickup truck near 43rd Avenue and Baseline on April 7 after “multiple traffic infractions” were committed.

Woman dies after being hit by truck in Laveen

A young woman died near 51st Avenue and Baseline in Laveen when she was hit by a truck.

Hundreds of trees planted at Cesar Chavez Park to create Phoenix's first 'cool corridor'

The City of Phoenix's Office of Heat Response and Mitigation, along with the nonprofit American Forests, planted 259 trees along Baseline Road at Cesar Chavez Park in Laveen.

Arizona SRP worker praised for rescuing 2 dogs stuck in Laveen canal

Ruben Cecena was about to clear debris from a grate near 27th Avenue and Elliot Road on April 7 when he discovered two large dogs stuck in the rushing water, officials said.

Family hears the heartbeat of a lost loved one as they meet the woman her heart was donated to

A teen was given a chance at a normal childhood and a man was able to get off dialysis after 7 years when Briana Rodriguez died in an ATV accident almost a decade ago. Just a month before her death, she signed up to be an organ donor. "Such a giving act in her last days."

Laveen residents express frustration as homeless problem escalates in the area

As Laveen's population grows, the Phoenix suburb is also dealing with a homeless problem that continues to grow, and that has left area residents frustrated.

Burglary suspect in Laveen arrested for aggravated assault on a police officer

Phoenix police say the incident happened near 51st Avenue and Baseline when a witness reportedly saw 27-year-old Matthew Bia break into a building in the area.

Small plane loses power, lands upside down in Laveen neighborhood

Authorities say a small plane had to make a crash landing after losing power over the unincorporated community of Laveen near 35th Avenue and Carver.

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A small plane went down and flipped upside down in a Laveen neighborhood on Nov. 15. First responders rushed to the scene near 35th Avenue and Carver. It's unknown if there were any injuries.