The 2025 WM Phoenix Open attracted large crowds, with Scottsdale Police reporting 1,011 calls for service and 63 arrests, up from previous years. Improved weather and ticketing changes led to consistent turnout and controlled event conditions.

Zakary Preece faces charges for stalking, attempted kidnapping, and other felonies after crossing state lines to pursue an ex-girlfriend, leading to an attempted suicide and arrest by police in Glendale, Arizona.

Aviation experts reassure the public about flight safety, with January being the safest in decades, and Leopard Aviation enhances training with a move to Falcon Field and new aircraft.

Two small planes collided near Marana, Arizona, leaving two dead; the incident occurred at an airport lacking a control tower, with investigations ongoing by the NTSB and FAA.

U.S. Attorney Gary M. Restaino steps down from the Department of Justice, having led significant legal efforts in Arizona on border security, violent crime prosecutions, and civil rights cases.

Telefèric Barcelona is set to open in Scottsdale and bring its Spanish tapas and dining experience, aiming to become a local hotspot with authentic dishes and drinks.

True Food Kitchen collaborates with SZA on a new Kale Caesar Salad variant, providing a vegetarian-friendly option and pledging 20% of proceeds to the nonprofit Suprmarkt.

The Jesse Owens Clinic in South Phoenix is set to reopen in April after renovations, promising to continue its legacy of community health care and services.

Arizona lawmakers have proposed a bill, HB2733, granting authorities power to disable drones near the U.S.-Mexico border to combat drug trafficking, amid safety and legal concerns.

Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs is expected to veto a GOP bill aimed at speeding up ballot counting, with a potential backup plan for a 2026 ballot referral.

Phoenix protestors gathered at the Arizona State Capitol on Presidents' Day to oppose President Trump's actions and express solidarity with the #50501movement.

Katey Sagal will appear at Phoenix Fan Fusion 2025, with autographs and photo ops priced between $90-$200. The event features other stars and a range of activities.

Upcoming US-Russia talks excluding Ukraine spark concerns about the country's future and potential compromise of its territorial integrity, with Ukrainian diaspora and officials expressing alarm.