A former AZ GOP chair says Rep. Alex Kolodin privately admitted his Secure Elections Act is meant to curb mail‑in voting; Kolodin says the changes secure ballots.

Phoenix Union’s board voted to start a formal renaming process for Cesar Chavez High School amid national allegations tied to the late labor leader. The school will temporarily be called Champion Circle while the district solicits community input.

Arizona shot 64% and rolled past Arkansas 109-88 to reach the Elite Eight. The Wildcats now head to San Jose to face No. 2 Purdue on Saturday.

Phoenix will hold a grand opening for its new 27‑story police headquarters Friday, moving key services into 100 W. Washington and out of the decades‑old downtown building.

Kris Mayes says Choice Home Warranty customers who bought policies by phone from 2013–2023 can file claims for their share of an $11.8M settlement.

Five East Valley restaurants were flagged in this week’s Dirty Dining roundup for unsafe meat handling and chemical-storage concerns.

Grand Canyon National Park will reopen limited day access to the North Rim at 6 a.m. on May 15, 2026, after the Dragon Bravo Fire. Scenic overlooks and some trail access return, but overnight services will remain offline.

Incumbent Arlene Chin held her Tempe council seat in March voting while two other seats will be decided in a May 19 runoff as county tallies are updated.

Stinknet’s yellow “ball” blooms are back in the Valley. Officials warn homeowners to pull and bag the plants now to limit seeds, fire fuel and allergy problems.

A $3 million land sale and new financing have cleared the way for Heritage Park, a 10‑acre mixed‑use project bringing shops, restaurants and 288 units to downtown Gilbert.

A woman accused in a Dec. 7 crash on U.S. 93 that killed three was arrested in Salt Lake City and is being held without bond pending extradition to Yavapai County.

Giuseppe's on 28th — the Guy Fieri–favored Biltmore Italian — closed on Sunday after 24 years as owner Richard Bock retires.

A tenant group launched "Rent Is Rigged" in Phoenix, pushing for limits on algorithmic pricing, a $5M aid plan and stronger renter protections as lawmakers meet. Organizers say housing will be an election-year issue.