A Maryvale man says Phoenix police arrested him in error during a 2024 hit‑and‑run probe and is suing the city for wrongful arrest and injuries.

Mesa Public Schools approved a 50‑position reduction as enrollment falls and budget pressure grows. Cuts include coaches, specialists and some teaching roles.

A Phoenix man says his 5-year-old dog Charlie was killed by a pit bull during a walk; he is demanding answers from the dog's handler and local agencies.

Police say a man was found crushed under a car near Baseline Road and 40th Street in Phoenix; investigators describe the death as accidental. Details are limited.

Phoenix will heat into the low 90s this weekend with little overnight relief. City cooling centers and a 24/7 respite site are available.

Federal prosecutors say a New River couple used a Mesa behavioral clinic to bill AHCCCS more than $12 million for services that weren't provided and spent proceeds on homes and a Lamborghini.

Arizona’s secretary of state has pressed Maricopa County’s recorder for names and verification after a federal tool flagged 137 registered voters as potential noncitizens.

Freepoint says its Eloy advanced‑recycling plant will enter commercial operations in early 2026, promising jobs and a large local investment. Regulators and neighbors are already scrutinizing air‑permit filings.

The city says it and partners have created or preserved more than 64,000 homes in five years, and officials say thousands of affordable units are moving through the pipeline. City documents show dozens of municipal parcels and RFPs tied to the effort.

A Senate committee advanced SB1110, which would let eligible nonviolent inmates finish their sentences at home with electronic monitoring; supporters cite reentry and savings while fiscal questions remain.

Arizona’s certification board revoked a former Colorado River reservation officer’s credential after he admitted to masturbating at work and secretly recording his partner.

County inspection reports show two Valley food sites were cited for 12 violations, including expired curry and signs of mold on tamarinds. Local outlets and the county logs list the details.

An Arizona educator filed a federal civil-rights suit in Phoenix alleging former Apache County Attorney Michael Whiting used county staff to intimidate him out of a 2024 school race.