The Arizona Renaissance Festival continues after a fire; no injuries and the cause unknown. Firefighters faced intense flames; operations remain unaffected.

New U.S. regulations require Canadians visiting Arizona for over a month to register with the government, impacting tourism and real estate, as snowbirds reconsider their stays.

Phoenix is expected to see showers and a thunderstorm, with strong winds and potential blowing dust starting after 3pm. Evening showers will decrease, with cooler temperatures at night. The weather will gradually clear and warm up over the weekend.

Over 2.5 million Arizonans have obtained the Arizona Travel ID, necessary for TSA airport checkpoints from May 7 due to federal regulations. Residents are urged to apply soon to avoid travel disruptions.

The westbound Loop 202 on-ramp at Val Vista Drive in Gilbert will close for 60 days starting March 12 due to reconstruction, with ADOT advising detours and caution in construction zones.

Arizona House Majority Leader Carbone accuses Governor Hobbs of aggravating the housing crisis with water policies, including an alleged illegal groundwater tax.

The Arizona House passed HB2696 to protect infrastructure from threats posed by Chinese technology, per State Rep. Nick Kupper's press release. The bill limits use of such technologies and requires ACC oversight and preapproval for related contracts.

Peoria Police and volunteers intensified the search for missing 20-year-old hiker Luke Wuennenberg, with large-scale search operations concluding soon.

Interstate 8 near Gila Bend, Arizona, reopened after a closure due to a standoff involving a driver who fled a traffic stop and was later detained by DPS SWAT.

Arizona AG Kris Mayes filed a lawsuit challenging mass layoffs of federal employees by the current administration, alleging illegal terminations without notice.

AG Kris Mayes leads an investigation into veterans' firings with FOIA requests to OPM and OMB, focusing on adherence to veterans' rights in the federal workforce.

Arizona House unanimously passes the Master Sergeant Orlando Dona Valor Act to penalize stolen valor with felony charges for fraudulent claims of veteran status.

Avondale activates a new traffic signal at El Mirage and Lower Buckeye Roads, with more improvements to come. Drivers are advised to be cautious during the adjustment period.