Scottsdale announces a series of events, including Western Week, the WM Phoenix Open, the Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show, and San Francisco Giants' spring training.

Senator Ruben Gallego introduces the Water Security and Drought Resilience Act to improve drought resilience through enhanced water storage infrastructure, supported by Senators Padilla and Kelly.

A newly filed Arizona bill would tighten licensing, inspections and fines for sober‑living homes after reporting showed a multi‑billion fraud and human harms. Lawmakers and advocates are divided on whether fines alone will fix the problem.

Phoenix shifts focus from CAPEX rail project to high-capacity transit options on Indian School Road, seeking better alignment with west Phoenix community needs and engagement.

Arizona Senate Republicans advance "parental rights" bill SCR 1006 to reinforce parental involvement in education, focusing on gender identity issues in schools.

Senators Kelly and Husted introduce a bipartisan bill to improve food assistance delivery to rural seniors through a grant program for home delivery of nutrition aid.

Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs and bipartisan state leaders have appealed to FEMA for flood relief funds for Gila and Mohave counties after an initial denial, emphasizing the $100 million in damages.

Potbelly Sandwich Works is coming to North Peoria: permits are filed for a Lake Pleasant Towne Center location, with construction set to begin in March and an opening expected in late May or early June.

A Phoenix man faces child sex trafficking and related charges after prosecutors say a 14-year-old was rescued from a motel room in a notorious prostitution corridor.

Crews are back at One Camelback as the new owner moves to finish the long‑stalled luxury conversion at Central and Camelback. Visible staging suggests work is underway.

A Phoenix man drew a six‑year prison term after authorities tied him to a seven‑year, $10 million organized retail‑theft operation. He was ordered to pay nearly $19,000 in restitution.

AZ Senator Carroll urges Congress to limit the EPA's reach to protect jobs and the economy in Arizona, arguing for a balance between environmental safeguards and economic growth.

Former Arizona State Representative Noel Campbell, who served from 2015 to 2021 and chaired the House Transportation Committee, has passed away, prompting tributes to his service.