A Pinal County sheriff’s sergeant fatally shot a 60-year-old man suspected of child sex crimes after the man allegedly armed himself and took an aggressive stance.

The City of Casa Grande nears completion of the Trekell Road Improvement Project, aiming to enhance road capacity and safety before the new school year. The $5.8 million project faced delays due to paperwork issues with a gas provider.

The U.S. Attorney's Office in Arizona charged 124 people for immigration violations, including illegal re-entry and alien smuggling, as part of Operation Take Back America.

Coconino County officials gained key roles at the NACo Conference, influencing policies for rural areas. Supervisor Fowler joins the Board and other leaders secure committee positions.

Senator Gallego supports the Valdivia Act for worker protection against extreme heat, citing risks to workers in hot conditions, aiming to set OSHA standards for breaks and responses to heat illness.

The Halt All Lethal Trafficking of Fentanyl Act initiated by Senator Mark Kelly has been signed into law, aiming to combat the fentanyl crisis by classifying fentanyl substances as Schedule I drugs.

Arizona's Supreme Court reversed a ruling on a parental rights case, redefining the legal standards for abandonment to consider both parental actions and contextual circumstances.

Cory Jermaine White Jr. from Goodyear has been sentenced to almost 10 years in prison for a check theft scheme and must pay $8.4 million in restitution.

Senators Kelly and Gallego propose renaming the Tucson federal building after the late Congressman Raúl Grijalva, highlighting his public service legacy.

A joint operation led by the Yavapai County Sheriff and federal agencies resulted in four arrests at Colt Grill for money laundering and labor exploitation. The three-year investigation revealed a network involving human trafficking and tax evasion.

New bipartisan legislation, the STEM RESTART Act, has been introduced to support mid-career professionals entering or returning to STEM careers, providing funding for 'returnships.'

The U.S. has imposed a 17% duty on most fresh Mexican tomatoes, potentially raising grocery prices and affecting the economy. Critics fear consumer impact and job losses in Arizona.

Chandler's Economic Development Director, Micah Miranda, was named Policymaker of the Year by ACTE for contributions to career and technical education in Arizona.