The article details how the Phoenix Convention Center is preparing for the NCAA Men’s Final Four Fan Fest with enhancements and the promise of a holistic experience to solidify Phoenix as a key sports event destination.

Colombian national Greiby Melissa Barcelo-Velasquez was indicted in the U.S. for allegedly running a smuggling ring that transported Colombians into the United States illegally using her travel agency as a front.

The owner of a Colombian travel agency is indicted for smuggling over 100 people into Arizona, while a leader of a smuggling ring pleads guilty to similar charges.

Arizona's pet owners face tough choices amid rising living costs, resulting in longer wait times for animal surrenders at shelters like the Arizona Humane Society.

Valley residents can enjoy various Easter deals, including discounted pet adoptions, pizza subscriptions, Uber discounts, and dining deals for Cactus League ticket holders.

The weather forecast for Phoenix predicts mostly sunny days ahead, with clear skies and highs ranging from 76 to 85 degrees. Mild evenings with temperatures in the 50s are expected, and a slight cooldown is anticipated starting Sunday.

A couple from New Mexico is suspected of multiple art thefts, including a de Kooning painting, raising questions about their wealth and extensive travel. Investigations reveal potential links to other stolen works.

Martin Garcia-Velazquez, the leader of a human smuggling ring, was sentenced to 7½ years in prison for his role in transporting over 1,000 undocumented immigrants.

A man died after a stabbing at a Glendale apartment following a neighbor dispute; the suspect is in custody. This is the area's second stabbing in a week.

Concerns grow about potential sex trafficking at the NCAA Final Four, with arrests during past events like the Super Bowl highlighting the issue. Advocates call for public awareness and law enforcement to focus on preventing exploitation.

Tempe police are searching for a man who reportedly followed three teenage girls near a park, causing community concern. The suspect is described as a Hispanic male with shoulder-length hair and a mustache.

A motorist in Tucson, Arizona, died after a road rage incident. The suspect, Jason Jameson, was arrested and is facing a second-degree murder charge, with bail set at $1 million.

O.H.S.O. brewery opens a new location in Sunnyslope, Phoenix, reviving a historic building along the Arizona Canal Trail with a brewery and Little O's Market.