Arizona lawmakers oppose cuts to the Phoenix VA, warning of negative effects on veteran care. They cite potential staffing reductions and urge the VA Secretary to reconsider, referencing the PACT Act's implications for local veterans.

May is National Water Safety Month, prompting reminders about drowning prevention, water supervision, and the importance of swim lessons and life jackets.

A Phoenix apartment fire displaced 13 people and sent two to the hospital with smoke inhalation. Firefighters contained the blaze, and the cause remains under investigation.

Phoenix has honored Mary Rose Wilcox with a ceremonial street sign, "The Mary Rose Wilcox Way", celebrating her as a local political figure and community contributor.

Andretti Indoor Karting and Games opens in Glendale, offering kart racing, arcade games, laser tag, and bowling, aiming to be a social and entertainment hub.

Governor Hobbs vetoed a bill aimed at giving local control over groundwater management in rural Arizona, opposing a measure that would decentralize authority from the state to local councils.

The Cochise County Jail District Board approved a resolution to hold a November election seeking voter approval for a jail construction and financing excise tax.

Anthony Harris is indicted in Maricopa County for identity theft and submitting false signatures related to the Arizona Abortion Access Act petitions. Despite his actions, the measure passed legally.

Laura Michelle Owens is indicted on felony charges, including fraud and forgery, related to an alleged paternity fraud scheme involving Clayton Echard.

Governor Katie Hobbs appoints student Felipe Garcia to the Arizona Board of Regents, recognizing his academic achievements and community engagement. Garcia will represent student interests during his two-year term.

A woman was found shot in a stolen vehicle in north Phoenix; her injuries were ultimately deemed non-life-threatening. No arrests have been made as police investigate.

Arizona AG Mayes launches a webpage to expose social media companies' links to illegal activities, emphasizing their role in drug trafficking and related crimes.

Maricopa County Attorney’s Office indicted Laura Owens for falsely claiming former "Bachelor" star Clayton Echard got her pregnant, involving perjury and falsifying evidence.