Mesa police standoff at behavioral health home ends after several hours
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A stand-off at a behavioral health home near 24th Street and Minton in Mesa lasted several hours and end after negotiations. Police said the person inside may have been suffering from a mental health crisis.

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Title 9 Sports Grill hosts packed watch party for Mercury WNBA Finals run

Despite the Phoenix Mercury playing the Las Vegas Aces on the road in Game 1 of the WNBA Finals, fans packed Title 9 Sports Grill in Phoenix for a watch party, fueling excitement for the rest of the best-of-seven series.

Title 9 packed for Mercury-Aces Game 1
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The Phoenix Mercury took on the Las Vegas Aces in Las Vegas in Game 1 of the WNBA Finals. Despite the game being on the road, a crowd of Mercury fans gathered at a Phoenix bar Friday night to watch the close contest. FOX 10's Lindsey Ragas reports.

DPS nabs man in 160 mph freeway chase
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A Scottsdale man was arrested after police say he posted videos on social media of himself driving a motorcycle at more than 160 mph on Valley freeways to evade law enforcement. FOX 10's Taylor Wirtz reports.

Fmr. DCS worker: AZ child welfare system is broken
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Arizona state lawmakers say changes are coming after a string of child deaths. Focusing on recent cases with prior Department of Child Safety (DCS) contact and increasing scrutiny of the embattled agency, Arizona leaders believe these tragedies could have been prevented. FOX 10 Investigator Justin Lum reports.

Zariah Dodd: Records show her fear of baby?s dad
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By the end of July 2025, 115 kids in the custody of the Arizona Department of Child Safety (DCS) were considered missing, abducted or runaways. 66 of those kids ran away from group homes, and Zariah Dodd was in that category. Dodd was murdered after she ran away from her group home, and her family alleges the system failed her. FOX 10 Investigator Justin Lum has more.

Anaiah Walker was sex trafficked, lawsuit claims
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16-year-old Anaiah Walker was known as a routine runaway, but police believe she was sex trafficked before being killed in a hit-and-run. The connection isn't uncommon. Experts have studied the link between missing Department of Child Safety kids and trafficking in Arizona. FOX 10 Investigator Justin Lum has more.

Emily Pike: Family reflects on her unsolved murder
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14-year-old Emily Pike was brutally murdered earlier in 2025, but long before that, Emily was allegedly sexually assaulted. The Bureau of Indian Affairs conducted an investigation but closed her case due to "insufficient evidence." Family members believe she would still be alive if the case had been prosecuted. FOX 10 Investigator Justin Lum reports.

Inside DCS: Former caseworker says Arizona's child welfare system is broken | Special Report

Changes are coming to the Arizona Department of Child Safety, according to state leaders, following a string of child deaths. Discussions on DCS intensified following the deaths of Rebekah Baptiste, Zariah Dodd, and Emily Pike.

Emily Pike: Family reflects on unsolved murder at site where teen was found dismembered | Special Report

Emily Pike's family says her brutal murder could have been prevented. The 14-year-old tribal member's death exposes systemic failures in a heartbreaking case of jurisdictional confusion and a search for justice.

Runaway Teens: Missing in the System | FOX 10 Investigates Special Report

Teens in the custody of the Arizona Dept. of Child Safety have been victims of sex trafficking, murder, & sexual assault, police and family members say. Following the deaths of Anaiah Walker, Emily Pike, & Zariah Dodd, leaders say changes are coming.

Zariah Dodd: Records show pregnant teen’s fear of unborn baby’s father months before murder | Special Report

A pregnant teenager, lost in Arizona's child welfare system, was murdered after running away from a group home. Zariah Dodd's loved ones says her death was preventable, a tragedy born of a broken system that ignored their pleas for help.

Anaiah Walker: DCS runaway was sex trafficked before fatal hit-and-run, lawsuit says | Special Report

A teen runaway's life took a tragic turn. Authorities believe Anaiah Walker was a victim of sex trafficking, a dark link between missing DCS kids and predators in Arizona. Now, her family wants justice.

Hamas says it agrees to release all hostages under Trump’s peace plan

Hamas said Friday that it has accepted some elements of U.S. President Donald Trump's plan to end the war in the Gaza Strip, including giving up power and releasing all remaining hostages, but that others require further consultations among Palestinians.

Attempted child abduction prompts Tolleson Police to issue safety alert

“According to the report, an adult male suspect approached a juvenile female, grabbed her by the arm, and attempted to pull her away," Tolleson Police officials wrote in a statement.

Rep. David Schweikert & Fridays with Frank | Newsmaker
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In this Newsmaker, FOX 10's John Hook first talks with Rep. David Schweikert who announced he's running to become the next governor of Arizona. Next, John talks with Pinal County Deputy Frank Sloup. He's best known for his series "Fridays with Frank."