Dear Arizona, Today was my last day with azcentral. I am very grateful to have worked at The Republic and KJZZ Phoenix for the past decade. I have accepted a new reporting job in Washington D.C. I'll have details and new contact info to share soon. Until then, thank you.

Thank you for welcoming me into your homes and your lives. Thank you for supporting the newsrooms I've worked in. Thank you for trusting me. Thank you for teaching me. Thank you for believing in me. It has been the greatest honor of my life to be your reporter. Jimmy

The Legislature created an independent prison oversight board that criminal justice advocates pursued for years. But it lacks the necessary funding to begin its work. ⁦azcentral⁩ azcentral.com/story/news/loc…

The Gilbert In-N-Out Burger continues to be a chaotic spot for teens. Over 150 of them were there when fireworks were set off in the restaurant’s parking lot on July 19. No arrests have been made. By Perry Vandell 🌵 for azcentral azcentral.com/story/news/loc…

BREAKING — Brady Kiser, the husband of social media influencer Emilie Kiser, will not face a criminal charge in their son’s drowning death. Maricopa County Attorney Rachel Mitchell cited “no reasonable likelihood of conviction” azcentral azcentral.com/story/news/loc…

The Gilbert In-N-Out Burger continues to be a spot where young people congregate and engage in reckless behavior. It’s been the site of fights, fireworks and gang beatings. What to know azcentral azcentral.com/story/news/loc…

I have loved Vanessa Kirby since The Crown, though I also liked her small appearance in Me Before You. But I love her 100000x more now, especially as Sue Storm 😭

NEW: Emilie Kiser’s legal team wants to redact details from the police report in her son’s drowning that a lawyer for The Republic says would show why police recommended her husband be charged with child abuse (prosecutors later declined). azcentral azcentral.com/story/news/loc…

Tempe police launched a new forensics unit in June after an internal review in 2023 found widespread issues and a new police chief pulled the entire team off the street. A Dec. 2021 internal report identified numerous problems dating back years.azcentral azcentral.com/story/news/loc…

INVESTIGATION: A county office is charged with caring for the most vulnerable adults in the Valley. It's the understaffed rock bottom of a strained system. Three recent cases suggest it's falling short — and wards are paying with their lives and limbs. azcentral.com/story/news/loc…

BREAKING — Emilie Kiser’s son tripped on an inflatable chair and was in the water seven minutes before his father found him, according to the Chandler police report. He was outside unsupervised for nine minutes, the report said. azcentral azcentral.com/story/news/loc…

ICYMI: The police report on Trigg Kiser’s death showed: - He was outside unsupervised for more than 9 min; in the pool for 7 - Discrepancies in video footage and Brady Kiser’s statement(s) - Police wondered if Brady was distracted by an NBA playoff game azcentral.com/story/news/loc…

Matt Giordano, Phoenix’s first permanent police chief since 2022, says on his official first day that he is committed to transparency, building community trust and supporting officers. azcentral azcentral.com/story/news/loc…

New Phoenix police Chief Matt Giordano said staffing is a major focus for him, but he also has “very simple” priorities. He talked transparency, community trust, recruitment and retention and improving the department after a federal probe. azcentral azcentral.com/story/news/loc…

A police department in Arizona’s White Mountains is being investigated by the Arizona Department of Public Safety, per a request from the towns the department serves. A new acting police chief will be also be appointed. azcentral azcentral.com/story/news/loc…

We are so proud of the Howard Center for Investigative Journalism ASU alumni who just won a National Murrow Award from RTDNA , for their incredible "Lethal Restraint" project in partnership with The Associated Press FRONTLINE and The Howard Center for Investigative Journalism. #HowardCenterProud #HireAHowardCenterAlum

A teen was fatally stabbed with a four-inch folding knife yesterday at Maryvale High School, according to court documents. A 16-year-old student is now facing a second-degree murder charge and was given a $500K cash bond. By ⁦Perry Vandell 🌵 azcentral azcentral.com/story/news/loc…

DRAGON BRAVO EXCLUSIVE: Grand Canyon officials ignored their own fire plans as risks to park increased. Our investigation shows the Park Service downplayed public safety threats as conditions went “critical.” Story with Stephanie Murray via azcentral azcentral.com/story/news/loc…

ICYMI: Despite warning signs, Grand Canyon officials downplayed threats to public safety from what has now become the nation’s largest fire of 2025. ⁦Stephanie Murray⁩ Robert Anglen azcentral azcentral.com/story/news/loc…

In an unsealed court filing, Emilie Kiser acknowledged her job as a social media influencer exposed her family but the “graphic details” of her son’s drowning death was not necessary for anyone to see. azcentral azcentral.com/story/news/loc…