Huzzah! Arizona's Renaissance Faire returns after 2-year hiatus
After closing early in 2020, the Renaissance Faire in Gold Canyon has returned to much fanfare, an event long-awaited.
Nearly 227K fentanyl pills found inside food during Pinal County traffic stop
A man was arrested after deputies reportedly found 227,000 fentanyl pills under pans of food during a traffic stop near Casa Grande.
Hiker falls off Flatiron Summit, dies after trying to take a photo at the trail's edge
A hiker died after falling 700 feet from the Flatiron Summit after trying to take a photo at the mountain's edge, officials say.
Man reported missing from Florence in September 2021 found dead by search crews, officials with PCSO say
The search for a missing 91-year-old man out of Florence has ended on a sad note, according to officials with the Pinal County Sheriff's Office.
California murder suspect arrested in Casa Grande: PCSO
Deputies discovered suspect, identified as 30-year-old Dewon Alexander, was staying at a hotel in Casa Grande.
Newsmaker Saturday - John Whyte, Randy Brice
Part 1: FOX 10's John Hook talks to Dr. John Whyte, WebMD Chief Medical Officer about if the end of the COVID-19 pandemic is in sight two years after the first coronavirus case in the USA was documented. Part 2: How do you start a police department from scratch? We're talking to Queen Creek Police Chief Randy Brice about the process.
Arizona court upholds convictions, sentences of slain death-row inmate
Kenneth Wayne Thompson II was convicted in 2019 of using a hatchet and a knife to kill his sister-in-law and her boyfriend in Yavapai County in 2012. He then poured acid on the bodies and set their house on fire.
Trump speaks at 'Save America' rally in Florence
Former President Trump returned to Arizona on Jan. 15. He was the keynote speaker at the ‘Save America' rally in Florence, and he was joined by a long list of other conservative politicians.
Man wanted for 2007 Pinal County murder found in Mexico, arrested and extradited to Arizona: PCSO
On Jan. 12, Oscar Tejeda-Mejia, 59, was extradited to Arizona and booked into jail in connection to the 2007 murder of Arturo Martinez-Altamirano in Pinal County.
Queen Creek Police Department patrols town's streets for 1st time
For Queen Creek, it's been an 18-month process to get a full police department off the ground. Now, QCPD is nearly complete.
Leader of Neo-Nazi threat campaign sentenced to 7 years in prison
The leader of a Neo-Nazi threat campaign aimed at intimidating journalists and Jewish activists in three states was sentenced to 7 years in prison on Tuesday — the longest prison term handed out to the participants in the conspiracy.
Arizona to close Florence prison, transferring thousands of inmates to Eloy
The Arizona Dept. of Corrections says this is a step towards deactivating the aging Florence prison complex.
Casa Grande Police officer dies following battle with COVID-19, department says
Officer Lara was a six-year veteran of the department and spend two years with the Gila River Police Department. He is survived by his wife and three children.
Former President Donald Trump cancels Jan. 6 news conference, will discuss Capitol riot during Arizona rally
Former President Donald Trump announced he will cancel a news conference in Florida that was set to be held on the one-year anniversary of the deadly insurrection at the U.S. Capitol. He says he will address "many of those important topics" at a rally in Arizona.
Arizona death-row inmate victim of prison homicide
Kenneth W. Thompson, 38, was discovered Wednesday at the Eyman prison complex in Florence and efforts to revive him were unsuccessful.
'It is terrifying:' Record year of fentanyl seizures leaves Arizona authorities reeling, families grieving
The amount of fentanyl the Drug Enforcement Administration has seized this year is the most they've seen in history, and they're expecting things to ramp up in the last few days of the year, especially around New Year's Eve.
Arizona 6-year-old tests positive for STD; father's roommate arrested, sheriff's office says
Officials with the Pinal County Sheriff's Office are accusing a 26-year-old man of sexually assaulting a six-year-old.
Rural Arizona hospitals seek federal help for COVID staffing
The request form submitted to FEMA shows hospitals in Kingman, Bullhead City, Yuma, Douglas, Bisbee, Sierra Vista and Willcox are in need of nurses for COVID-19 care and emergency department support.