Arizona’s Family Investigates

As Arizona and six other states remain locked in negotiations over future Colorado River water cuts, communities across the Valley are preparing in very different ways. Arizona gets 36% of its overall water supply from the river, but local reliance varies widely — from about 90% in Cave Creek, to 70% in Scottsdale, to 40% in Phoenix.

Surveillance video shows a top aide to Maricopa County Recorder Justin Heap removing a ballot scanner during the Tempe election and loading it into a personal vehicle. The incident cost taxpayers $70,000 and triggered a criminal investigation. Arizona's Family Investigates obtained internal reports revealing what happened and how officials responded.

A man broke into the Maricopa County Medical Examiner's Office on May 21, disturbing 11 body bags and inappropriately touching four bodies. Authorities identified the suspect as Fenris Lu, who admitted to the crime. In an exclusive interview, a friend who traveled from Washington State describes Lu's history of addiction and mental health struggles. We break down how the break-in happened, what in...

ICE is increasingly using Mesa Gateway Airport as a deportation hub as it tries to carry out President Trump's aggressive immigration crackdown. Arizona's Family Investigates took a closer look at whose on those flights as some in Congress push for more accountability.

A policy change is making easier for polluters to apply and be granted exemptions under the Clean Air Act.

Arizona's Family Investigates looks at the battle over regulation of prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket. A legal battle is brewing pitting the State of Arizona against the markets and even the federal government.

A Marine from Glendale is accused of stealing missile systems and millions of rounds of ammo from his base in California and bringing them back here to sell. We take a closer look at Andrew Amarilla's case, what happened, and why it took so long to stop.

As part of a joint investigation with Arizona's Family, ProPublica, and High Country News, we looked at the battle underway over the agreement cattle ranchers have with the federal government over access to public land. That work found the government is only charging a fraction of what it could - helping billionaires and large corporations. 

ICE bought a property in Surprise, Arizona without informing the community or even city and state leaders of the plan. For weeks, Arizona's Family Investigates has been trying to get more information on what the plans are, how it would work, and when it would open. We look at what we know, what the concerns are, and why the city says there's nothing it can do. 

An East Valley sushi chain was raided by ICE. Court documents show the four restaurants employed undocumented immigrants, using white vans to transport them to-and-from work. We take a closer look at the accusations and what happens next. 

Arizona's Family Investigates found the number of road rage cases in Arizona has doubled over the last four years with deadly consequences. We look at what's fueling it and why holding some of these drivers accountable has been challenging.

A new internal review by the Arizona Department of Child Safety finds systemic issues in the state's child welfare system following the murder of 10-year-old Rebekah Baptiste. The review identified five key factors that impacted decision-making after DCS received a dozen calls about the family from the girl's school.

Since Tempe launched its photo enforcement program in June, it's issued 21,000 tickets for speeding and running red lights. But is it making us safer? We investigate. 

The federal lawsuit against the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office dates back nearly two decades. It involves racial profiling of Latino drivers and deputy misconduct. But the reforms have added up. Arizona's Family Investigates takes a closer look at where it stands and why it costs so much. 

During some of the hottest weather of the year, Arizona's Family Investigates found 10 cases of patients released from Phoenix hospitals who ended up on the bus stop out front. In one case, a man died. We look at what hospitals are required to do and why some say more can and should be done. 

Several retired police officers and firefighters reached out to Arizona's Family Investigates after their health insurance provider stopped paying their bills. The Department of Insurance says the company can't do business in Arizona but for some the bills continue to mount. We look into how it happened and what's being done to help these first responders. 

It was one of the worst bicycle crashes in Arizona history. Two cyclists were killed, 17 others injured. But the driver who admitted to causing the crash was only charged with misdemeanors. We look at why and how some say its part of a bigger problem.

Arizona's Family Investigates exposes how cartel-linked thieves are targeting trains in Arizona — stealing TVs, tools, and unreleased shoes.

Long before the Rebekah Baptiste was killed, administrators at her school in Phoenix said they called the state 13 times. They said the 10-year-old and her two younger brothers showed signs of abuse and neglect at the hands of their father and his girlfriend. Phoenix Police confirmed their officers also called. So why didn't the state agency tasked with protecting children intervene? We take a clo...

Arizona’s Family Investigates looks into the rise of data centers in Arizona and what is being done to make sure our state’s infrastructure can keep up with the data demand.

Arizona's Family Investigates the background and Arizona connections of Wess Roley, who authorities say intentionally set a fire in Idaho and opened fire on the firefighters that responded, killing two of them. 

Authorities have identified the man they say is responsible for the brutal murder of Arizona pastor William Schonemann. Arizona's Family Investigates looks closer at the man who is in custody, Adam Christopher Sheafe, how authorities found him, and how he had a longer list of targets.

The U.S. Department of Justice dropped its own investigation into constitutional violations by the Phoenix Police Department. Our investigative team recaps what this means for the department who is currently looking for its next leader.

A weather radar meant to warn people of dust storms as they form is still not working as intended. We go behind the investigation to find out what is delaying this critical piece of technology.

Does what you put in your blue bin get recycled? We used AirTags to track recycling in Glendale, Phoenix and Mesa to find out. Some tags ended up out of state, one went international. What's behind that? We investigate.