From an investigation in Tempe surrounding a child abuse case that left a girl dead to a major ammunitions bust in Arizona, here's a look at your top crime stories this week.
An investigation is underway after a body was found in a gas station right off the Loop 101 in Tempe early Friday morning.
After being well-received during its inaugural year in 2024, Tempe Blooms is once again flooding the downtown district of Tempe with floral and fauna. Local artists and business owners alike will be celebrated as they present their talent on flower-inspired canvases on Saturday and Sunday.
Authorities say Tuesday night around 9 p.m., Virginia Lujan called 911 after finding her 13-year-old granddaughter unresponsive.
The girl’s mother, Jami Hodges, claimed to be unaware of the fall. Hodges was temporarily staying with Lujan, who was caring for four of Hodges’ five children. Hodges allegedly admitted to police to not seeing her 13-year-old daughter regularly while staying at her mother’s home.
"We are thrilled that an Arizona Lottery player won the first Mega Millions jackpot of the year," said Alec Thomson, executive director of the Arizona Lottery, in a written statement.
The first winning Mega Millions ticket in 2025 hit Friday and was worth $112 million. It was sold to an Arizona Lottery player in Tempe.
Curtis Jones scored 33 points, Keshon Gilbert had seven of his 12 during a key run and No. 3 Iowa State pulled away late for a 76-61 win over Arizona State.
The popular "Hot Ones" show, where celebrities eat increasingly spicy food while answering questions, is planning to bring a pop-up restaurant to the Valley!
Be like Glinda from "Wicked" and immerse yourself in a magical bubble world at Bubble Planet in Tempe. Here's when it opens and how to get tickets.
"He was a force of nature, really, on tobacco control," said Will Humble, who is executive director of the Arizona Public Health Association. "He set a good example for what you can accomplish in a life.