Navajo school, students fight to overcome amid COVID-19

Even before the pandemic, Native youth had the highest dropout rates in the U.S., leaving school at more than twice the rate of white children, according to federal statistics.

Arizona baby shot in head with BB gun, critically injured

An Arizona baby is in critical condition after being shot twice in the head with a BB gun, fracturing her skull.

‘Stop the count’ protests met by ‘count every vote’ demonstrations as US awaits 2020 election result

Demonstrators carrying signs reading “Stop the Count,” “Stop the Steal,” and “Count Every Vote” gathered in several states across the U.S. as Trump and his campaign pushed unsubstantiated claims of voter fraud.

Marijuana, ‘magic mushrooms’: NJ, Arizona, DC voters approve legalization, decriminalization

Cannabis-related propositions were on the ballot in New Jersey, Arizona, Montana and South Dakota. Medical marijuana initiatives were also being decided in Mississippi and South Dakota.

California woman accused of kidnapping grandmother for exorcism attempt

A California woman is in a lot of trouble, after she is accused of kidnapping her grandmother to try and force her to undergo an exorcism in Texas.

Taco Bell customer suffers heart attack in drive-thru, saved by firefighters, restaurant staff

A Taco Bell customer in Arizona reportedly suffered a heart attack while placing his order at the drive-thru. Luckily, the restaurant happens to be located across the street from the local fire department and help was on the scene almost immediately.

An eerie phenomenon: Wildfires cause sun, moon to glow red in Arizona

According to local meteorologists, the red hues are due to wildfire smoke blowing into the state, which has caused hazy skies and a red tint to the moon and sun.

Phoenix police: Mother arrested after 3-year-old daughter dies after being found in hot car

According to Sgt. Mercedes Fortune with Phoenix police, officers responded to a home at 4:30 p.m. on August 30 near Interstate 17 and Thunderbird Road for reports of a missing child. When officers arrived at the scene, they met with 23-year-old Tianna Jones who said she could not find her daughter Delilah.

Arizona sheriff's 'Citizens Posse' allows residents to be deputized

“As Sheriff of Pinal County, I am given the authority to deputize civilians to assist in law enforcement," Sheriff Mark Lamb said. "While we hope such an action is never required, we want to make sure those willing to step into the role are trained and ready.”

Arizona reports record highs for coronavirus cases, deaths

The state department of health services reported 4,878 new cases and 88 additional deaths. Arizona now has a total of 84,092 cases and 1,720 deaths.

Chad Daybell pleads 'not guilty' in case of children with ties to Arizona found dead

Chad Daybell made a "not guilty" plea on Monday through his attorney after human remains, confirmed to be his stepchildren, were found at his Idaho home on June 9th. He's facing 2 counts of felony destruction and concealment of evidence.