Two boys, aged 10 and 16, were detained in Buckeye for displaying a gun at a park. Officers are investigating the gun's origin, with the younger released to a guardian and the elder in custody.

China Airlines started nonstop flights from Phoenix to Taipei, strengthening economic and cultural ties and expanding Phoenix Sky Harbor's international reach.

Maricopa City Council appointed Councilmember Vincent Manfredi as Vice Mayor for 2026. The council recognized the completion of a citizens' leadership program and named a new sports facility at Copper Sky. They also voted on City Code updates.

Buckeye continues its Hometown Heroes Banner Program, where banners honoring local military members will be displayed on Monroe Avenue from mid-May to mid-July.

Mesa Public Schools showed the community their facilities' need for upgrades, with Carson Junior High's lack of significant improvements since 1958 as an example of the district's $1.4 billion capital needs.

Senator Mark Kelly criticized Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth for a controversial strike, citing incompetence and a lack of transparency. He condemned the confirmation of Hegseth and the resulting dangers to U.S. servicemembers.

Phoenix anticipates a sunny, calm weather with clear skies and mild temperatures, ranging from nighttime lows in the 40s to daytime highs in the mid-70s.

Gilbert Fire & Rescue adds Xanadu, a Labrador Retriever, as an accelerant detection canine to aid in fire investigations.

Arizona's Loop 202 widening project is halfway complete, aiming to reduce congestion with new lanes and technology, and is set to finish by spring 2027.

Senators introduce the Streamline Transit Projects Act to let state transit agencies handle environmental reviews, aiming to speed up project development.

Navajo Nation President Nygren signed a 2026 PRF insurance policy to aid ranchers, discussing land management issues and strategies for grazing and livestock control, with the aim to promote sustainable practices and support local agriculture.

iPhone's crash detection feature alerted Surprise Police to a fatal car crash, where a man was found ejected from the vehicle and deceased, highlighting the importance of seatbelt use.

The White Mountain Apache community held a vigil for murdered teen Tia Colelay, still seeking justice with no arrests made, while stressing the challenges faced in rural investigations.