Alexis Cortez

5 days ago | azfamily.com | Alexis Cortez

PHOENIX (AZFamily) — A former security guard will spend just over a year in prison after being found guilty of sexually abusing an inmate in Arizona. The U.S. Attorney’s Office announced that 51-year-old Morris Gary Hibbitt of Avondale was sentenced to 13 months in prison for the crime. Once he’s released from prison, Hibbitt will have 10 years of supervised release and is required to register as a sex offender.

5 days ago | azfamily.com | Alexis Cortez

PHOENIX (AZFamily) — A well-known ESPN sports personality is apologizing to Phoenix Suns and Mercury owner Mat Ishbia over controversial ownership comments earlier this week. ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith made headlines after he claimed that Ishbia was “on the verge of becoming the worst owner in the history of basketball.” Smith claimed Ishbia was on the same path as disgraced former Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling.

5 days ago | kold.com | Alexis Cortez

PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Gov. Katie Hobbs sat down with Good Morning Arizona on Friday to speak about several topics affecting Arizona families, including rising childcare costs and a controversial East Valley development. Gov. Hobbs announced a plan to reduce childcare prices by up to two-thirds for working families, who may be experiencing struggles trying to pay for childcare. “I’m a working mom. My kids are adults now, but I remember the struggle, and it’s only gotten worse,” the governor said.

6 days ago | azfamily.com | Alexis Cortez

PHOENIX (AZFamily) — An Arizona congressman announced his daughter has died after a battle with cancer. Republican Rep. Andy Biggs announced on Friday that his daughter, Cosette, passed away earlier this week from cancer. “We are devastated by her passing, but take comfort knowing she is at peace with the Lord. We are grateful our family could gather together to spend her final days by her side. Thank you to everyone for your thoughts, prayers, and support.

6 days ago | azfamily.com | Alexis Cortez

PHOENIX (AZFamily) — A suspect has taken a plea agreement in connection with the murders of three people who were found dead after a fire was set at an Ahwatukee apartment last year. One of the suspects in the case, Chase Christman, pleaded guilty to three counts of first-degree murder, three counts of armed robbery and one count of misconduct involving weapons. The first-degree murder charges carry a sentence of life in prison with the possibility of release after serving 25 years.