2+ week, 21+ 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....

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…...

1+ week, 1+ day 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....

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...

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+ day, 20+ 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, 15+ 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...

2+ week, 3+ day ago (173+ words) SCOTTSDALE, AZ (AZFamily) " The owners of Gift-ology Scottsdale, Parag and Rupa Shah, have turned their passion for meaningful, personal connections into a beloved local business. Since opening their boutique in Scottsdale almost 11 years ago, the Shahs have focused on helping customers celebrate life's special moments through carefully chosen gifts that reflect thoughtfulness and style. Their store has become a community favorite, known not just for its curated selection of jewelry, home d'cor, and unique treasures, but also for the genuine warmth and hospitality Parag and Rupa bring to every interaction. Local shoppers praise Gift-ology's inviting atmosphere and the couple's dedication to customer service, often noting how it feels more like visiting friends than shopping. While shopping at Gift-ology, you'll find a large collection of products from small businesses across the country, featuring Arizona gifts, cards, drinkware, pet items, and more....

1+ week, 5+ day ago (63+ words) Lainey Wilson, Zach Top, Brooks & Dunn and Gavin Adcock will headline the 30th annual festival, which runs from April 9-12, 2026, at Canyon Moon Ranch in Florence. Lineup announced for Country Thunder Arizona 2026 University of Arizona secures $60M stadium naming rights deal Bee swarm attacks Queen Creek students outside school Echo Canyon trail to stay closed due to loose boulders...

2+ week, 4+ day ago (129+ words) A missing White Mountain Apache teen girl who had been missing for more than one week was found dead in eastern Arizona and detectives say she was killed. The remains of Challistia Colelay were found in Whiteriver, south of Show Low, on the Fort Apache Indian Reservation on Nov. 3. She was reported missing to police on Oct. 27. Missing White Mountain Apache teen girl found dead in eastern Arizona 2 men facing charges for allegedly running cockfighting ring in Pinal County No charges filed in online threat against Tempe City Council North Rim of Grand Canyon closes ahead of expected winter weather Vegas teen thanks Arizona medical team for saving his life after suffering cardiac arrest Hit-and-run DUI crash in Phoenix leaves boy with severe injuries...