San Tan Valley has become a town, with its first Town Council appointed after a Pinal County Board resolution. The council was selected from 86 applicants and will serve until 2026.

Six ADOT employees received the Medal of Valor for forming a human chain to save a woman from a canal in Gila Bend, earning praise for their quick and selfless response.

ADOT announces its ninth annual safety message contest, inviting Arizona residents to submit driving safety sign ideas by Sept. 22. The community will vote on finalists, with the winners displayed on highway signs.

Phoenix Police assessed a "suspicious bag" found outside Turning Point USA HQ but later declared it safe, amid heightened security after Charlie Kirk's death.

Arizona audit questions Western Maricopa Education Center's $200,000 expenditures, suggesting they may not align with the district's educational responsibilities.

Kenneth Terrell Harrison was sentenced to 52 months in prison for defrauding Arizona's Medicaid agency out of $6.5 million by billing for nonexistent services.

Phoenix Police released video and details of an officer-involved shooting during a search warrant on West Tonto Street, resulting in a gunman’s injury and an officer on administrative duty pending investigation.

A 19-year-old Phoenix man, Jonathan Pirvulescu, was arrested for robbing a bank inside a Cottonwood Walmart after a collaborative police investigation.

Fountain Hills Town Council approves zoning overlay to revitalize downtown with eateries, shops, and entertainment venues.

Valerie Wyant, Clerk of Superior Court for Coconino County, announced her resignation effective January 8, 2026, to become Associate Clerk in Pima County. She served since 2015 and has over 25 years of experience in Arizona's judicial system.

The Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management began the Reach 11 Fuels Reduction Project in Phoenix to reduce wildfire risks and restore ecosystems near Loop 101 and State Route 51.

Tempe is enhancing educational programs for its students, with success stories from preschool to high school, focusing on preparation for academic and life challenges.

Phoenix celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month, highlighting local entrepreneurs, cultural pride, and historical conservation efforts within its community.