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.

Phoenix residents and business owners are rallying for the removal of dangerous reverse lanes on 7th Avenue and Street, with a petition reaching the City Council.

Arizona prosecutors file a pretrial statement in Lori Vallow Daybell's upcoming trial for conspiracy in the attempted murder of Brandon Boudreaux. Daybell, representing herself, faces witness testimony and challenges to her motion for a new trial.

Scottsdale's "Beat the Heat" program seeks donations to help protect homebound seniors from summer temperatures, with a Fill-a-Cruiser event on May 14. Donations can be made at Via Linda and Granite Reef Senior Centers.

The article describes Phoenix's weather forecast, with clear skies and rising temperatures, reaching highs of 84°F today and 89-92°F later in the week, and light winds throughout.

The City of Mesa's Economic Development Department announced the hiring of three new staff members to bolster its business and commercial growth efforts.

Senator Gallego has introduced a comprehensive border security and immigration reform plan focusing on economic prosperity, border control, legal immigration expansion, and regional collaboration.