Daylight Saving Time: Why Arizona (mostly) does not 'spring forward' and 'fall back'

We've all heard of 'Spring Forward, Fall Back,' but that's not a thing we do in Arizona (mostly). Here's what you should know on why Arizona generally does not observe Daylight Saving Time.

Oregon man convicted of 2007 Arizona murder of mining claim partner

A Yavapai County Superior Court jury in Prescott on Thursday convicted Anthony James Richards, 59, of Terrbonne, of second-degree murder in the killing of Larry Powers.

Arizona sergeant out of ICU after being shot in Camp Verde; suspect's body found

The Yavapai County Sheriff's Office said that the body of 39-year-old Valentin Rodriguez was found in the Verde River, near the Tunlii Crossing, by a father and son who were fishing.

Friends, family show support for Yavapai County teen after Valentine's Day crash left her paralyzed

Kari Valena says her 14-year-old daughter, Kaylee, is among the six people who were hurt in a crash in the Chino Valley area on Valentine's Day, and Kaylee has been told she will never walk again.

Navajo Nation maintains mask mandate as New Mexico drops it

The Navajo Nation implemented a mask mandate early on in the pandemic. Residents and visitors are required to wear masks in public, and schoolchildren also must mask up.

Pre-construction work set to begin on stretches of I-17 ahead of major improvement project, ADOT officials say

ADOT officials say pre-construction work on a 23-mile stretch of I-17 north of Phoenix will get underway, ahead of a project that will widen the freeway, as well as adding flex lanes to it.

Dog rescued off Arizona mountain cliff after community, owner come together to save 'Goldie'

Goldie was rescued by a group of concerned animal lovers and her owner after she chased javelinas a little too far and got stuck on a mountainside. She was stuck for days until her dangerous rescue.

Lawyer who quit Arizona Legislature rebuked for campaign misconduct

Former Arizona Rep. David Stringer admitted that he falsely suggested that courts had determined that Polk acted dishonestly as county attorney and that he knowingly approved the mailers and didn’t adequately supervise his political consultants.

Drone technology used in Navajo Nation to deliver essentials to residents

A drone delivering medical supplies and other essentials to Navajo Nation residents launched for the first time ever, the administration said. The “Healing Eagle Feather” drone can carry up to 14 pounds.

Navajo Nation officials distribute masks and sanitizers in New Mexico

On Saturday, tribal health officials reported 330 new cases and four more deaths on the vast reservation that covers 27,000 square miles and extends into parts of Arizona, New Mexico and Utah.

Little Miss Nobody: Investigators hope DNA can help identify girl whose body was found over 60 years ago

The little girl, known as 'Little Miss Nothing,' was found partially buried in the desert near Congress in 1960. Now, almost 62 years following her death, investigators with the Yavapai County Sheriff's Office hope that new DNA technology will help identify her.

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.

Navajo Nation increases ability to do COVID-19 testing, vaccinations

Navajo President Jonathan Nez said the facilities also are working to give out more home testing kits this month while cases are surging.

Navajo Nation: COVID-19 booster shot required for government workers

Navajo Nation health officials have changed how the term “fully vaccinated” is defined by making it two doses of the COVID-19 vaccine plus a booster shot.

Navajo Nation: 93 more COVID-19 cases, 1st death in 4 days

The Navajo Nation on Tuesday, Jan. 11 reported 93 new confirmed COVID-19 cases and one death, the first in four days.

Woman shot, killed by police inside Prescott bank

"Upon arrival, a Prescott Police Officer located the suspect still inside the bank," police said in a news release. "This initial contact resulted in the officer utilizing lethal force against the suspect."