The U.S. Attorney's Office in Arizona has recovered $3.6 million from fraudster Joseph Nicholas Gagliano as restitution for his crimes, benefiting victims including the SBA.

The Pinal County Board of Supervisors approved the tentative FY 2024-2025 budget and discussed a cell tower application, water issues, legal services, community events, fire restrictions, an audit plan, and a new storage facility.

Gilbert appoints 11 residents, including 3 teens, to its Community Engagement Task Force to address juvenile violence, with meetings open to the public.

A man was found with life-threatening gunshot wounds on Interstate 10 in Phoenix; authorities are investigating with no suspects or motives identified.

Microsoft has acquired large tracts of land in El Mirage, Arizona, and Granger, Indiana, for data center expansions, signaling growth and potential local job creation.

The Arizona Attorney General's Office searched the Apache County Attorney's Office, with details sealed by court order. The County Attorney has not been named as a subject of the investigation.

A fire broke out in a Lake Havasu City home under renovation, quickly extinguished by firefighters, resulting in one minor firefighter injury. The cause is under investigation.

Mesa Police have issued a Silver Alert for 16-year-old James Zoccoli, missing since June 1, last seen near Gilbert Road in Mesa, AZ. He is described as 5'9" and 205 lbs, with black hair and brown eyes. Public assistance is requested in locating him.

The Surprise City Council passed the FY2025 Budget, focusing on maintaining public safety and community services despite a $14.3 million revenue shortfall in the General Fund. Measures include tax adjustments and adding 61 full-time positions.

The article describes the important role of a forensic artist at the Phoenix Police Department, who helps identify suspects and victims through artistic skills and knowledge of facial anatomy.

Phoenix faces a heatwave with temperatures climbing to 111 degrees, accompanied by increasing clouds and gusty winds. Nighttime will see only a slight drop in temperature. The National Weather Service advises caution due to prolonged heat.

The Salvation Army is activating heat relief stations in Arizona due to forecasted record-breaking temperatures, while Phoenix restricts hiking trail access to combat heat dangers.

The Arizona Department of Housing amended the SFY24 NOFA for the 4% LIHTC with Workforce Housing Units, impacting affordable housing development funding.