A 77-year-old Vietnam vet is among ASU's diverse graduates, including online students, celebrating the completion of their degrees, showcasing resilience and lifelong learning.

The Phoenix Zoo euthanized an 18-year-old mountain lion, Mystic, due to renal failure, and plans to welcome new cubs to continue its conservation legacy.

Peoria plans commercial solid waste rate hikes; a public hearing is set for June 3, 2025, to discuss potential increases for fiscal years 2026 and 2027.

Groundbreaking has begun for Arizona's first Buc-ee's in Goodyear, with officials celebrating the start of construction of the travel center set to open in summer 2026.

Arizona enacted House Bill 2679 to reduce energy costs and enhance grid investments through utility securitization, benefiting both consumers and infrastructure.

Sen. Ruben Gallego showed support for law enforcement with legislation during Police Week, including the BADGES Act and Innovate to De-Escalate Modernization Act. He also backed the Invest to Protect Act to aid police welfare.

Two men, Scott McCracken and Norberto Ruiz, died in a Mesa shootout, with closed-off Broadway Road for the investigation.

Jordan Wren was arrested in connection with a 2024 south Phoenix shooting that left one dead and two injured; he faces charges including second-degree murder.

Mesa has launched its annual Hydration Donation Campaign, collecting water bottles and cash to help combat dehydration during Arizona's hot summer months.

Flagstaff expands its pine needle pickup initiative to prevent wildfires, including roll-off dumpsters in various neighborhoods for residents to dispose of flammable debris.

Arizona has passed HB2678, a law criminalizing AI-generated child sexual abuse imagery, expanding the definition of illicit material to include digital content indistinguishable from real minors.

Arizona has passed HB2195, a law to prevent children under 11 from being exposed to adult-themed ads in apps, enacted by Governor with fines up to $100,000 per violation.

Arizona State Rep. Khyl Powell announced the enactment of HB2894, which enhances the state's alert system for missing persons with cognitive disabilities.