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A dog that mauled a 4-year-old Phoenix boy has received thousands of pleas for mercy through a Facebook campaign ahead of a court hearing to decide his fate.

This March 11, 2014 photo shows Mickey, a pit bull, at West Valley Animal Care Center in Phoenix, Ariz.

A Phoenix police officer suffered an eye injury and broken hand after responding to a call about a man yelling in a front yard Saturday night.

The electric company is currently "upgrading" electric meters. By "upgrading" they mean replacing harmless meters with meters that produce EM radiation that can cause severe health problems from chronic fatigue to cancer.

Matt Hinshaw/The Daily Courier Officials, Parks and Recreation volunteers, and members of the public listen to Brad Newman perform during the Goldwater Lake Park Day Use Expansion dedication Saturday afternoon in Prescott.

Former Fiesta Bowl executive director John Junker gets into his car outside the Sandra Day O'Connor U.S. courthouse after being sentenced in Phoenix on Thursday, March 13, 2014.

Upon entering the Yucca Tap Room, the famous words of Shakespeare's Henry V always seem to come to mind: "Once more unto the breach dear friends."

Phoenix police say a man has died after jumping from a freeway overpass. Authorities say the man jumped from an overpass on Interstate 10 near Pecos Road sometime after 9 a.m. Sgt.

Melissa Gable of Maricopa County Animal Care and Control said apparently the woman was feeding the pit bull when it attacked.

In case you missed any news action this week, we've got you covered. Here's our recap of the most-read news stories of the week: As expected, Governor Jan Brewer will not be seeking a third term in office.

Dozens of revelers are expected to don some green in downtown Phoenix for the city's annual St. Patrick's Day Parade.

Position: Senior News Reporter. Started with KTAR July 4, 1999. Favorite food: Steak and shrimp, and any food on campouts.

On March 13 of every year, local news outlets run the annual story of the "mystery" surrounding the lights that appeared over Phoenix in 1997.

If you're visiting local nurseries in hopes of picking up new starter plants for your garden, you're typically confronted with an array of tomatoes, peppers, and basil.

Gunfire erupted early this morning inside a Latin-oriented dance club in Central Phoenix, resulting in the death of an employee and the injury of another individual.

PHOENIX A 10-year-old dog is recovering at the Arizona Humane Society's Second Chance Animal Hospital after he was rescued from a Phoenix canal Friday morning.

Since last summer French Grocery has been serving up a taste of the Big Easy here in Phoenix.

A hazy night with Hot Rock Supa Joint, Arizona's premier stoner rap wizard, begins with a hazy idea.

A pickup truck crashed into a house west of downtown Phoenix Thursday afternoon.

There are a few things that are almost guaranteed to happen during St. Patrick's Day: funny hats and green beads will be worn by many a bar patron, bad imitations of Irish accents will be proffered by the inebriated, and endless gallons of emerald-colored beer will be quaffed.