School districts in Phoenix and El Paso are planning school closures in response to budget deficits and falling enrollment, with votes on the proposals imminent.

The RTA is seeking public input on their $2.46 billion, 20-year transportation blueprint for Tucson, with open houses and online resources at RTAnext.com.

Australian Embassy officials visited Pima County to discuss trade and investment opportunities in industries like energy and aerospace, aiming to strengthen economic ties with the U.S.

A 15-year-old student, Jaylen Reeves, was fatally stabbed in Ahwatukee; no suspects detained. The community mourns and honors him with a vigil and memorial. His organs will be donated. The investigation is ongoing.

Kari Lake settled a defamation suit with Maricopa County Recorder Stephen Richer. Details of the settlement are undisclosed, but the lawsuit arose from Lake's unfounded election fraud claims.

Mesa Public Schools students are discussing cell phone policy changes to possibly enhance education, with a district-wide project culminating in a presentation to the school board.

A shooting at a Phoenix house party left one critically injured. Police are investigating but no suspects have been named. They requested public assistance with the case.

Phoenix approaches its goal of 50,000 housing units by 2030, while facing a deficit of affordable housing for low-income residents amidst rising housing costs and legislative financial challenges.

Hector Bautista, 42, was arrested for the 2003 fatal shooting of Anton Matous after Phoenix Police's Cold Case Unit collaborated with multiple agencies.

ASU researchers, in partnership with the City of Phoenix and 3M, are testing a 'cool roof' coating at the Phoenix Safe Outdoor Space to help reduce heat at the outdoor homeless shelter.

Arizona's AG Kris Mayes advises cities to ensure labor negotiations with unions comply with state law after the Gilmore v. Gallego ruling by the state Supreme Court.

The Phoenix Police issued a Silver Alert for missing 63-year-old Leandro Garcia with a medical condition, last seen near North 7 Avenue and West Bethany Home Road.

Mariah Carey launched her 2024 Christmas tour in Phoenix, while the city also hosts diverse events like the Pizza Festival and Canal Convergence this weekend.