Federal investigators have ruled that all three kidnapping-related messages connected to the disappearance of Savannah Guthrie's mother are fraudulent, an FBI official told Reuters, casting doubt on the initial abduction-for-ransom theory.
Authorities say Mikaela Durfey, 36, was gunned down outside her Marana home on Memorial Day by her ex-husband, Brian Schnurr, 37. The couple's two young children, both under age 4, were found unharmed inside his vehicle nearby.
Scammers are weaponizing AI tools like voice cloning, deepfakes, and phishing texts to defraud Arizona residents out of millions. One local woman recounts how her mother narrowly avoided a fake Chase alert. In response, Chase Bank and the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office are hosting community workshops, urging consumers to stay vigilant and never share personal info with unknown callers.
Freedom 250 says all 50 states will have a presence at the Great American State Fair on the National Mall this summer, but several governors have declined to fund their state pavilions, citing costs and political concerns.
Jarrett Maupin, a well-known Phoenix civil-rights figure who has often represented families in police-misconduct cases, entered a not-guilty plea Monday to a new indictment accusing him of cashing fraudulent checks worth less than $25,000 total. He remains out of custody and is running for Phoenix City Council.
Mark Aaron Gatz, 65, was arrested in June at his makeshift campsite in Tonto National Forest after officers found an active campfire despite fire bans, along with extensive debris and unauthorized structures.
Two jurors from two of the most closely watched murder trials in recent years opened up about the emotional toll and lingering trauma of serving in the jury room during a CrimeCon 2026 panel in Las Vegas.
An anonymous tip led a Mexican search group to dig for the remains of Nancy Guthrie, 84-year-old mother of “Today” anchor Savannah Guthrie, near the Arizona border. The Pima County Sheriff’s Department said it has not been contacted by Mexican authorities and is still pursuing all credible leads.
Authorities in Mesa, Arizona, have arrested 28-year-old Luan Nguyen on charges related to a series of porch-package thefts spanning more than two months. Police believe there may be additional victims and are asking the public for help.
A brazen catalytic converter theft that unfolded on a Tuesday morning in Mesa, Arizona, escalated into a major property crime bust after police discovered 14 stolen converters inside a pickup truck, according to court documents obtained by FOX 10 Phoenix.
From valedictorians being cut off mid-speech to crowds booing AI-themed remarks, this year's commencement season was anything but uneventful. Experts explain why school responses often backfire.
A second ransom note sent to media outlets in February concerning the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, mother of NBC 'Today' show anchor Savannah Guthrie, stated that she had died, according to multiple law enforcement sources briefed on the investigation.
An 18-month-old boy, initially declared dead after a near-drowning incident, was discovered breathing in a hospital morgue nearly six hours later, prompting an investigation into the hospital's procedures and the involvement of potential parental negligence.
The grocer, known for its measured growth and strong unit economics, confirmed nine additional locations, bringing its confirmed pipeline to 25. The expansion spans urban hubs and fast-growing suburbs, reflecting sustained demand for its private-label-heavy, small-format model.
A bipartisan group of 35 retired federal judges has filed a motion in Florida federal court to reopen former President Donald Trump’s lawsuit against the IRS, arguing that a secretly negotiated $1.776 billion settlement fund amounts to an unlawful end-run around Congress and the judiciary.
Berkshire Hathaway has agreed to acquire homebuilder Taylor Morrison in an all-cash transaction valued at roughly $6.8 billion, marking Greg Abel’s first large-scale acquisition since succeeding Warren Buffett and reflecting a bullish bet on the U.S. residential market.
An Iraqi national accused of orchestrating a wave of attacks across Europe in retaliation for U.S.-Israel tensions with Iran pleaded not guilty Monday, then told a judge he was a “prisoner of war” as women and children were being killed “by your rockets.” The case highlights the ongoing threat from Iran-linked militias operating beyond the Middle East.
What began as a joyful gender reveal in a California park ended in a wildfire that scorched nearly 23,000 acres and killed a firefighter. The unusual legal fallout: manufacturers, not just the couple, are being held accountable.
Approximately 1,800 cases of Noble Oak bourbon—worth over $500,000—were stolen from a Philadelphia-area warehouse in what officials call a sophisticated, broad-daylight cargo theft operation.
A valedictorian’s quoted tribute to an unnamed inspiration at a Wilmington high school graduation has ignited accusations of antisemitism, after a fellow student grabbed the mic to finish what she called a hidden reference to Kanye West’s hateful remarks.
