Country Thunder, a four-day country music festival in Florence, Arizona, attracts thousands with amenities, a star-studded lineup, and various ticket options.

Two individuals were arrested after a man was assaulted and a woman was abducted from a Paradise Valley resort; the suspects were later apprehended, and the woman was found safe.

A USC study indicates that extreme heat exposure may accelerate internal aging, comparable to smoking, affecting adults' biological aging process, especially for those aged 56 and above.

Phoenix, AZ is experiencing high temperatures nearing 100°F, with little nighttime cooling. The National Weather Service predicts sustained heat with only a slight dip in the coming week.

A Gila Bend man was arrested after a tip led to the discovery of three dead dogs and 18 others living in dire conditions; he faces felony animal abuse charges.

The Movies in the Park event is returning to Kiwanis Park in Tempe this May, featuring free film screenings on the first four Fridays, starting with "Moana" on May 2, alongside pre-movie activities.

Metronet to resume fiber installation in Casa Grande, with construction on Florence Boulevard and Arizola Road starting April 10, lasting two weeks with lane shifts.

Avondale Police Department is relocating its speed safety cameras to new sites to curb speeding, effective April 21, 2025, with fines starting at $185 for violations.

The 21st annual Pat's Run in Tempe celebrates Pat Tillman's legacy with a 4.2-mile course, a Kids' Run, and a post-race tailgate, benefiting veterans' scholarships.

Mesa Air Group and Republic Airways are set to merge, creating Republic Airways Holdings Inc., expected to close by late 2025. Republic shareholders will own most of the combined entity.

White House officials attended the Border Security Expo in Arizona to discuss immigration and border measures, amid opposition from some lawmakers and businesses hoping to benefit from increased border security budgets.

Graham County is seeing increased rabies cases; local health authorities coordinate with medical and veterinary institutions to encourage prevention and vaccination.

The Arizona Department of Transportation canceled the 48-hour closure of State Route 88 that was scheduled for April 8-10, as part of an $18 million paving and drainage improvement project.