Apolinar Altamirano, who killed a store clerk in 2015 and was serving 38 years, died in prison; cause under investigation. His case had sparked debate over immigration.

The Avondale Public Libraries have announced their "Color Our World" Summer Reading Program, offering events and prizes to encourage reading from June 1 to August 1.

Peoria's AM/PM Summer Camp Program offers STEAM activities and field trips. It operates May 27-July 23 for ages 5-14, provides meals, and has weekly rates. A Meet & Greet event is scheduled for May 23.

Arizona's I-17 Improvement Project introduces new traffic patterns near Black Canyon City with a temporary shift of northbound traffic into flex lanes.

A former Phoenix teacher, Eric Chapman, was indicted on 20 child sex crime charges, involving alleged sexual conduct with minors at Cortez High School and possession of child abuse material.

Protests advocate for the relocation of aging elephants in Phoenix and LA zoos to sanctuaries, amid health concerns and treatment for conditions like osteoarthritis.

A missing Alabama teen was found in Arizona during a traffic stop, and the driver, Raul Alexis Arellano-Romero, was arrested; he had a history of taking the same teen.

Arizona retains the top spot for business investment in the Mountain Region for the second year, with Phoenix's tech growth highlighted, but it misses the national top 10.

Cleophus Cooksey Jr. stands trial for a 2017 Phoenix crime spree, facing the death penalty for eight murders. Evidence links him to the crimes, although he pleads not guilty.

A three-year-old girl was critically wounded in a Surprise neighborhood shooting. Dariusz Modrzejewski, arrested for the incident, is the girl's father and faces charges including aggravated assault.

A mass shooting at El Camaron Gigante Mariscos & Steakhouse in Glendale, Arizona left three dead and five injured, with police describing a chaotic scene and an ongoing investigation into the incident.

Teenager William Hines was sentenced to 12 years for manslaughter in Maricopa County, with an additional five years for DUI, after a Halloween party incident led to Preston Lord's death.

Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes and team received top honors at National HIDTA Awards for 'Operation Double Down', a successful anti-narcotics effort.