Northbound Interstate 17 in Phoenix will be closed for pavement improvements from Feb 7-10, affecting traffic between Loop 303 and SR 74/Carefree Highway. Detours and local street closures are planned.

Seven suspects pleaded not guilty to charges including first-degree murder in the case of 16-year-old Preston Lord, with trial proceedings set for July.

Senator Mark Kelly introduced the Purple Heart Veterans Education Act with bipartisan support to allow Purple Heart recipients to transfer GI Bill benefits to dependents, correcting an oversight affecting those awarded after discharge.

Arizona's HB2386 bill, advocated by Representative David Marshall, aims to provide fair and competitive pay for DPS Troopers, mirroring wages of county and municipal law enforcement.

Percy Shaquel Rogers was indicted on charges related to the sex trafficking of a missing Texas girl in Phoenix, including nine felony counts and one misdemeanor for assault.

Arizona State Schools Chief Tom Horne backed HB 2164, aimed at banning harmful junk food in public schools, with support from lawmakers, advocates, and actor Rob Schneider.

Buckeye remains optimistic despite KORE Power pulling out of a project, citing the city's ability to attract businesses and intent to build infrastructure for future growth.

Goodyear welcomes Rachel Garcia as the new Deputy City Manager, noted for her strong background in public health and government.

A former Maricopa County election worker, Walter Ringfield, pled guilty to computer tampering, theft, and burglary across several Arizona institutions.

Arizona Representative David Marshall's bill HB2221, aimed at preventing cuts to police budgets without similar reductions in other departments, advanced in the House Committee.

Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs criticizes a legislative bill aimed at hastening election results, arguing it would complicate voting and impede voter rights.

Gilbert invites residents to discuss community development and housing priorities for the next five years at a public meeting on February 12 at the Heritage Center.

Chandler honors former mayor Jay Tibshraeny at Celebration Plaza, recognizing his decades of public service and contributions to the city's growth and quality of life.