1+ week, 23+ hour ago (402+ words) PHOENIX (AZFamily) " One of Arizona's five registered political parties is set to undergo a name change. The No Labels Party will officially become the Arizona Independent Party on Dec. 1. "The single biggest issue that seems to exist amongst our elected officials and amongst people who are going to hardcore primary voters is they hate the other side. We have to find a way to bridge that if we're going to survive," said Arizona Independent Party Chairman Paul Johnson. Johnson is a former mayor of Phoenix and leads what is currently called the No Labels party. According to the Secretary of State's office, as of October, there were 42,277 members of that party, making up just less than 1% of registered voters. The second-largest block of registered voters is unaffiliated with any registered political party in the state, commonly known as Independent voters....

1+ week, 2+ day ago (437+ words) PHOENIX (AZFamily) " The Arizona Department of Child Safety is implementing reforms following the murders of three children known to the system this year, including 10-year-old Rebekah Baptiste. DCS Director Katie Ptak, who took the position in January, said in an exclusive interview with Arizona's Family Investigates that a review of Baptiste's case identified "systemic factors that contributed to challenges in the Department's decision-making and case management." Baptiste was found with "severe injuries" and unresponsive in Holbrook on July 27. She died the next day. Doctors said she was "tortured." Police body camera video captured her father, Richard Baptiste, and his girlfriend, Anicia Woods, telling officers about the incident. They would later be arrested and charged with Rebekah's murder. Arizona's Family Investigates found DCS had a long history with the family, at one point removing Baptiste and her two brothers from the…...

2+ day, 18+ hour ago (111+ words) A 1906 general store was on the brink of closing on Route 66 in Arizona until a family stepped in to save it. The Hausmanns pooled their money together to buy the Parks Old Route 66 Store so it wouldn't be torn down. Visitors can now get all sorts of items from the store, plus a glimpse into the past. Mason Carroll has more. Family rescues iconic Arizona store on Route 66 Two people busted for stealing copper wires near Phoenix freeway Bystanders rescue 10-year-old girl from burning Phoenix mobile home Some Valley restaurants staying open on Thanksgiving Day The Salvation Army serving Thanksgiving meals for Valley residents...

2+ week, 4+ day ago (93+ words) Now a resident at The Park at Surprise Independent Living Community, Tom Copeland often remembers the war that shaped the world. 101-year-old WWII veteran in Arizona shares his story on Veterans Day Koa Peat named AP player of the week Car rentals surge as government shutdown disrupts flights Phoenix advocates question arrests of people they say are trafficking victims Northern lights seen in Arizona thanks to major geomagnetic storm Phoenix Suns newcomer Jalen Green to miss up to 6 weeks due to injury Indigenous teen girl found dead in eastern Arizona...

4+ week, 1+ day ago (184+ words) PHOENIX (AZFamily) " An Arizona Cardinals legend is supporting a Valley health organization in the fight against breast cancer, and that is Something Good! The Larry Fitzgerald Foundation is donating $1 million to Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center. The Laura Dreier Breast Cancer Center at the hospital is being renamed "The Carol Fitzgerald Breast Health Center," in honor of Larry's late mother. Sadly, Carol lost her battle with breast cancer at just 47 years old in 2003. On Friday, Banner held a ceremony to dedicate the center to Carol and the Fitzgerald family. The NFL legends' family were there for the big reveal. Larry's relationship with Banner Health started 15 years ago, when he served as honorary chair for the Hope Starts Here campaign. The Cardinals' great led a group of volunteers, raising $20 million to help build and open Banner MD's main campus in Gilbert....

2+ week, 2+ day ago (404+ words) PHOENIX (AZFamily) " A Phoenix mother is doing everything she can to shine light on a 5-year-old cold case involving her only son. Dawn Jackson says she hasn't heard much from police and fears her son's killer will never be found since 18-year-old Josiah Brisco was shot at the front door of their family home near 107th Avenue and Broadway Road in June 2020. "I just don't understand why it's been so quiet. So silent," Jackson said in tears. Jackson says the night it happened, she had taken an extra shift at work to help pay the bills. Brisco's sister was upstairs when she heard the commotion. "She heard an argument; they were having words and then she heard the gunshot," Jackson said. Brisco was shot in the doorway. Jackson and her three other children are desperate for closure. "His friends told me…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago (81+ words) The Bureau of Indian Affairs is asking for the public's help in finding a suspect in the death of Challistia Colelay, 16, in Whiteriver. $5K reward offered for info in eastern Arizona teen's death Activists protest Arizona ICE facility conditions after vet deported Arizona tribal member was nearly deported by ICE, family says Man charged in deadly stabbing involving his cousin in Surprise More text scams are being recorded than ever Gov. Hobbs accused of handing out state contracts to donors...

2+ week, 19+ hour ago (114+ words) PHOENIX (AZFamily) " A TikTok sensation turned Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter, Alex Warren, is making a stop in Phoenix during his Little Orphan Alex Live world tour. The Little Orphan Alex Live tour follows Warren's sold-out Cheaper Than Therapy Tour over the past year across the globe. He is best known for his viral hits "Ordinary," "Carry You Home," and "Eternity." The tour will stop in Phoenix at the Mortgage Matchup Center on June 5. Warren announced the tour in a trailer starring Jennifer Aniston and Max Greenfield. Watch below. Warren is donating $1 from every ticket sold to Camp Kesem, which provides free camps and programs for kids with parents fighting cancer....

4+ day, 18+ hour ago (92+ words) Arizona AG Kris Mayes and other plaintiffs say HUD is illegally upending support for thousands of Americans with its recent abrupt changes. A man is jailed after police say he followed and harassed a ... Contract dispute leaves Arizona families looking for care Phoenix Mercury unveil new uniforms to debut in 2026 Arizona attorney general files lawsuit over new HUD policy Sex offender accused of following girl to Buckeye bus stop Body found after man swept away in floods near New River Scottsdazzle returns with a tree lighting, Santa visits and new attractions...

2+ week, 13+ hour ago (76+ words) The Arizona Historical Society will temporarily close the Arizona Heritage Center in Tempe from Nov. 10, 2025, through Jan. 5, 2026, while crews make critical repairs to the building and protect collections. Arizona Heritage Center in Tempe closed for storm repairs Teen dead, driver arrested after accident in north Phoenix The Extra Point: Varsity Zone - November 15, 2025 Man arrested in connection to murder of Avondale teen Man killed in shooting at apartment in north Phoenix...