Arizona's House Appropriations Chairman David Livingston challenged Governor Katie Hobbs to address the $122 million shortfall in the DDD program, criticizing her budget management and lack of engagement with the Legislature.

Two violent incidents at a Phoenix QuikTrip, a fatal stabbing and a previous deadly shooting, raise community concern; police seek leads on the stabbing suspect.

A Phoenix car chase ended in a crash involving four vehicles; Hector Alan Olivares, the pursued driver, was arrested for DUI and endangering five people, who suffered minor injuries.

One person was hospitalized due to a propane tank fire at Tempe Town Lake. The incident happened during the Innings Festival, but the impact on the event is unclear. Investigation is ongoing.

A rabies advisory was issued in Pinal County after a gray fox tested positive. Officials urge pet vaccinations, with low-cost clinics scheduled. Rabies is fatal in humans post-symptoms and pets are at high risk from wildlife.

Andretti Indoor Karting & Games is opening a second Arizona location in Glendale on April 29, featuring electric superkarts, virtual reality, arcade games, and a 7D theater within a 98,000-square-foot venue.

After 39 years, Phoenix police arrest suspect Alfred E. Green in the 1986 murder of Lachelle Waite due to advanced DNA testing.

14 individuals were arrested in Apache Junction in a multi-agency sting targeting online child predators. Suspects, including an ICE employee and a youth coach, face 39 charges.

Estrella Jail faces an overdose crisis with multiple reports of inmate drug use, and despite inspections, drugs like fentanyl are smuggled in, sometimes concealed in genitalia. MCSO plans to buy X-ray machines to curb this issue.

A suspect in the 1986 murder of Lachelle Waite was apprehended after the Phoenix Police Department found new DNA evidence; the suspect, Alfred Earl Green, was charged with first-degree murder.

Avondale's Dennis DeConcini Park reopens with a $2 million renovation, featuring new amenities, ADA-compliant playground, and inclusive equipment for children of all abilities.

Avondale's annual Health and Resource Fair on April 5 will offer local residents access to essential services, including health, housing, and nutrition, with mobile units and various representatives on-site.

ADOT announces freeway closures in Phoenix from Feb. 21-24 for road improvement projects, including westbound I-10 and northbound I-17, and suggests detours and alternate routes.