A hot air balloon crash in Eloy, Arizona, killed four, including Chayton Wiescholek. A fifth victim is hospitalized. The accident happened after skydivers jumped out; the cause is unknown.

Phoenix hospitals, like Valleywise Health Medical Center, are under strain from respiratory illnesses with patient counts exceeding capacity, akin to early COVID-19 pandemic days.

Phoenix passes a wage ordinance requiring city-funded construction projects over $4 million to pay a prevailing wage, amidst controversy and legal challenge threats.

The Paradise Valley Town Council approved Walton Global Holdings LLC's plans to renovate SmokeTree Resort, including new amenities and increased parking spaces.

Two shootings in Mesa, Arizona, led to serious injuries. Police are searching for the suspects involved in both the parking lot and drive-by shootings, with little information available on the perpetrators. Witnesses are urged to provide information.

Thundercat Lounge opens in downtown Phoenix, offering an '80s and '90s themed nightlife experience with retro interiors, music, and cocktais in an Art Deco building.

The FHWA has directed Arizona to remove humorous highway signs, citing potential driver distraction. State officials disagree, while ADOT reviews the guidelines.

A suspect, Garrett Bagshaw, has been arrested for assaulting a teen in Pinal County, alongside Jacob Pennington, who has ties to a violent youth group known as the "Gilbert Goons."

A Phoenix man, Tommy R. Banegas, is charged with murder after a home invasion he is linked to resulted in the deaths of two accomplices during an attempted robbery.

The FDA finds no connection between popular weight loss drugs such as Mounjaro, Ozempic, and Wegovy, and suicidal thoughts, but advises continued caution.

Two separate hit-and-run deaths in Phoenix prompt police search for the involved drivers; no vehicle descriptions released yet. Silent Witness offers rewards for information.

A multi-car collision closed westbound lanes of Grand Avenue in Phoenix, causing traffic disruptions and investigation into the causes, including potential speed and impairment.

The University of Arizona aims to maintain all sports teams despite financial issues, focusing on budget adjustments and revenue improvements as it transitions to the Big 12.