ADOT announces no highway closures in Arizona for Memorial Day weekend, advising travelers to prepare for heavy traffic and pack emergency kits. Safety tips include checking vehicles and not driving impaired.

Flagstaff hosts a free EV Ride & Drive event on May 31, 2025, showcasing the latest electric vehicles, with test drives and information sessions on sustainability and EV ownership.

Kurt Aaron Colin of Arizona was sentenced to 105 years for multiple child sex crimes, including sexual exploitation of a minor, after a cache of illegal images was found in his home.

Terrance Santistevan was sentenced to life without parole for the 2022 murder of two teens in Casa Grande, involving an automatic firearm and unpaid human smuggling debts.

The Greer Fire in eastern Arizona has led to a state of emergency declaration, 0% containment, 20,000 acres impacted, evacuations, road closures, and power outages, with Governor Hobbs authorizing funds and supporting firefighter pay raises.

Arizona Public Service is planning to seek a rate increase citing inflation and supply issues, amid criticisms and plans for a one-time credit for customers in May 2025.

Clever Koi in Phoenix offers an innovative dish, udon carbonara, blending Italian and Asian flavors, with a focus on technique and culture in fusion cuisine, as noted by Phoenix New Times and Saiga Vietnamese Eatery.

Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs has vetoed 138 bills in 2025, approaching her previous record, including ones on hotel homelessness warnings and renaming the Gulf of Mexico in schools.

310 individuals faced charges for immigration offenses in Arizona, including illegal re-entry and smuggling, as part of a crackdown led by various federal agencies.

San Luis municipal pool opens on June 2nd, offering summer aquatic activities, fitness hours, and affordable entry fees, with the season ending on September 21, 2025.

Officials in Kingman, AZ were involved in a fatal shooting after a domestic call, where a man threatened with a firearm was shot by police SWAT members.

Between May 5 and May 10, Arizona state troopers made several major drug busts, seizing methamphetamine, cocaine, and fentanyl worth millions. These seizures highlight the ongoing efforts of law enforcement to protect communities and stop dangerous drugs from entering the state.

Litchfield Park has scheduled a Memorial Day ceremony on May 26, including patriotic music, flower-laying, and Taps, led by Mayor Schoaf, with a follow-on presentation and refreshments.