Hiker found dead, adult Happy Meals, child's remains thrown in trash: this week's top stories
This week's top stories include an Arizona hiker being found dead, McDonald's offering adult Happy Meals, and an ex-boyfriend who claims he was “blacked out” when he broke into his former girlfriend's home and threw her child's ashes in the trash.
Crime Files: Man dumped body parts in Arizona, Phoenix canal murder trial to begin
This week's top crime stories for the week of Sept. 26: Woman, boy found dead in San Tan Valley home; Glendale family sounds off as street racing takes a toll on their home; a man found guilty of dumping body parts in Arizona; a convenience store employee says a delivery driver scalded her; and Bryan Patrick Miller, a man accused of killing two women in 1993, is expected to stand trial Oct. 3.
Surprise Disney trips, Costco hot dogs, adult Happy Meals: This week's heartwarming, offbeat headlines
Need a break from bad news? Here's some stories about a veteran getting surprised with a Disneyland trip, John Cena breaking a Wake-a-Wish record, and a man getting locked in a chicken coop to spice up your week.
Robert Sarver to sell Suns and Mercury, Rihanna to headline Super bowl halftime show: top sports stories
Robert Sarver announced he will seek buyers for the Suns and Mercury franchises, police are investigating allegations that a fan struck Cardinals QB Kyler Murray in the face, Rihanna will headline the Super Bowl 57 halftime show at State Farm Stadium, Jae Crowder will not be at training camp for the Suns, and a pro surfer died after suffering a seizure.
Body found in container by bicyclist, Rob Schneider works at Phoenix drive-thru: this week's top stories
From Sept. 18-24, our top stories included the shocking discovery of a body inside a container made by a bicyclist in Phoenix, and actor Rob Schneider surprised customers by serving up chicken fingers at a Valley fast-food restaurant to promote his movie, which was shot in Arizona.
A desert 'tsunami,' SeaPod homes, and 'Zillow Gone Wild': This week's heartwarming, offbeat headlines
From Raising Cane's customers getting a surprise from actor Rob Schneider to a desert 'tsunami' in Death Valley, a Phoenix home decorated to look like an 80's movie, and a "Godzilla" scaling a Florida home, there was no shortage of intriguing tales this week. Here are some of our favorite heartwarming and offbeat stories from Sept. 17 - 24 that have helped make our days a little brighter - or at least, more interesting.
Polygamist leader arrested, mummified body found, King Charles' 'sausage fingers': this week's top stories
A polygamist leader in Arizona was arrested after girls were reportedly found inside an enclosed trailer, a “mummified” body was found inside a bathtub during a burglary investigation, and speculation around King Charles' “sausage fingers” ramps up as photos resurface online. Here are this week's top stories.
Crime Files: Arizona beauty salon owner murdered; mummified body found in home
Our top crime stories for the week of Sept. 12: An Arizona man charged after girls found in enclosed trailer; new reports reveal background of a north Phoenix mass shooting suspect; Bullhead City police arrest burglary suspect, discover mummified body inside home; a beauty salon owner accused of killing wife, another man in Avondale; Arizona troopers recover a dog stolen from a California family.
Comforting babies, rooftop dogs, and a Subway sandwich with feces? This week's heartwarming, offbeat headlines
Need a break from bad news? Here are some stories about a Glendale husky who loves to sit on the roof, a Subway sandwich allegedly containing feces, and a Chick-fil-A worker tackling a carjacker to spice up your week.
Cardinals routed in season opener, Jake Paul to fight UFC legend in Arizona: top sports stories
The Arizona Cardinals were routed in their season opener, and a Youtube star turned boxer will face off against a mixed martial arts legend at Gila River Arena in Glendale – these are the top stories in the world of sports from September 5-11.
Weeknd ends concert early, license plate controversy, fentanyl bust: this week's top stories
The Weeknd ends his concert early, what will happen to the Queen's dogs, and political license plates are causing a stir among Arizona drivers. Here are this week's top stories.
Crime Files: Arizona man accused of luring child; Man ransacks Prescott tattoo shop
Our top crime stories for the week of Sept. 4: Phoenix couple dies after argument ends in murder-suicide; tips needed in case of missing Phoenix woman believed to have been 'violently and viciously' killed; Casa Grande man kills family members; Arizona man accused of sexual assault, luring child from bus stop; man ransacks Prescott tattoo shop, causes $100K worth of damage.
Double rainbows, dancing bears, Michael Myers: This week's heartwarming, offbeat headlines
Need a break from bad news? Check out these stories about an alligator being hauled by an SUV, Michael Myers walking on the beach, and a grandson-grandma duo's nationwide quest to brighten your week.
Cardinals DB burned in cooking accident; probations rescinded for Hamilton, Queen Creek: top sports stories
An Arizona Cardinals cornerback will miss the first four games of the season after being severely burned in a cooking accident at home, and two Valley high school sports programs are eligible for postseason play after the Arizona Interscholastic Association overturned a previous ruling – these are the top stories in the world of sports from August 29 through September 4.
'Family of thieves,' cheap gas, a Phoenix Police shootout: this week's top stories
From a family who is reportedly involved in a string of “distraction jewelry thefts" in California, an Apache Junction man accused of being found with nearly a dozen stolen vehicles, to a Phoenix Police shootout that ended with three dead and several others, including officers, injured – this was a busy week for crime in Arizona and across the U.S.
Crime Files: Arizona stolen car bust; multiple threats made to schools
Our top crime stories for the week of Aug. 29: nearly a dozen stolen vehicles found at Apache Junction man's home; a deadly north Phoenix police shooting; a rash of school threats across Arizona; a suspect dead following a shootout with Maricopa Police; a second grader who brought guns and ammo to school.
UFO and alligator sightings, flipping the bird, creepy dolls: This week's heartwarming, offbeat headlines
Need a break from bad news? Here's some stories about reports of an alligator in a Glendale lake, a mysterious UFO sighting, and a plane giving a state the middle finger to brighten your week.
Bills release punter amid rape allegations, D-backs sweep White Sox: top sports stories
The Buffalo Bills released a rookie punter accused of taking part in a rape while in college, and the Arizona Diamondbacks completed their first interleague sweep in three years – these are the top stories in the world of sports from August 22-28.
Daughter lives with her mother's corpse, undercover sting operation, I-10 flooding: this week's top stories
From a major highway being washed out between Arizona and California, a woman living with her mother's corpse for a year, and a trooper crashing into a wrong-way driver to stop him, we have no shortage of top stories.
Crime Files: Trooper rams into wrong-way driver, AZ woman accused of running over boyfriend
Our top crime stories for the week of Aug. 22: a trooper rams into a wrong-way driver on Loop 101; an Arizona woman allegedly runs her boyfriend over; a Phoenix Circle K employee attacked by woman with brick; a toddler found alone, covered in animal feces; and a suspect dies after being shot by a security guard at a downtown Phoenix nightclub.