Tucson police recruit murdered: Blue Alert issued for suspect

Carlos Ramirez, a 23-year-old Tucson police recruit, was shot and killed at his home while his fiancée was wounded. Authorities are searching for Alex James Barnett, who is considered armed and dangerous.

Suspect sought in Tucson police recruit's murder
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Authorities are searching for armed suspect Alex James Barnett following a shooting that left a Tucson Police recruit dead, and his fiancée injured. FOX 10's Taylor Wirtz reports.

Shaping up to be a hot weekend in Arizona
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Storm chances are low and our weather is hot this weekend. FOX 10's Ashley Loaeza has the details on this weekend's forecast.

New $6.1 million dog park opens in Scottsdale
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Scottsdale dogs have a new place to run and play at Thompson Peak Dog Park. The $6.1 million facility is now open to the public, FOX 10 reports.

'Obviously, it happened': Taped call with teen victim buries Chandler man accused of assault in apartment pool

An offer to put sunscreen on a 16-year-old girl at a Chandler pool quickly escalated into a sexual assault, police say. Weeks later on a recorded call, 35-year-old Robert Casillas allegedly gave cops a chilling admission: "Obviously, it happened."

Arizona doctor warns of spreading Valley fever
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Health experts warn that a potentially deadly desert fungal infection, Valley fever, could be spreading further north.

Globe history spotlighted in new Amazon Prime film
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Filmmakers showcase Globe's 1910 jail and history in a new movie now on Amazon Prime. FOX 10's Steve Nielsen reports.

Arizona Attorney General not charging Gov. Hobbs over pay-to-play accusations

The Arizona Attorney General's Office will not be filing charges against Governor Katie Hobbs over allegations she took part in a "pay-to-play" scheme with a group home firm, it was announced on Aug. 21.

Globe film on historic 1910 double murder hits Amazon Prime

A new award-winning film spotlighting Globe's wild history and early Southwest car chase has premiered on Amazon Prime. It's called "The Dog Bite Murders."

Magician Geno Ploeger talks America's Got Talent | Arizona Spin
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Magician Geno Ploeger shows off card tricks. Plus, hosts share their top thrifting finds, concert news and dating red flags.

Hidden cameras found in school bathroom, classroom of Arizona teacher already suspected of child molestation

Disturbing new details in the case against Cottonwood teacher Chester Cox: Detectives say they found hidden cameras recording inside his classroom and an attached restroom at Dr. Daniel Bright Elementary.

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Murder suspect manhunt; AZ Cardinals preview l FOX 10 Talks
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The search is on for a man accused of killing a police recruit. Plus, sports influencer Brayanna Sompayrac discusses the biggest storylines surrounding Arizona Cardinals, and what fans should be watching as the regular season approaches.

Nancy Guthrie case: 200 days later, still no sign of Savannah Guthrie's mom

Day 200 has come and gone in the search for Nancy Guthrie, and there's still no sign of the 84-year-old mother of NBC "Today" show host, Savannah Guthrie.

Teen violence escalated to a deadly stabbing in Phoenix. How a self-defense claim changed two families forever

After 15-year-old Jaylen Reeves was fatally stabbed, prosecutors declined to charge a 14-year-old suspect who claimed self-defense against a physical attack, leaving the high school football player's family demanding justice.

Manhunt for suspect in police recruit's killing; Gilbert SWAT standoff ends in arrest l Morning News Brief

From the search for a murder suspect, to a SWAT arrest in the East Valley, and a west Phoenix soccer game that turned deadly, here are your top stories for August 21, 2026, on fox10phoenix.com.