Mayor Wheatley of Queen Creek takes leave to focus on family, with Vice Mayor covering her duties until late fall 2025. Her decision reflects the town's family-friendly values.

Maricopa County Recorder Justin Heap, represented by America First Legal, is in a legal dispute with the county Board over election resource control, alleging an attack on election integrity.

A Prescott man, Brett David Ellis, was sentenced to 16 years for kidnapping and sexual assault. The Yavapai County Attorney calls for reporting such crimes.

A sketch artist in Tempe, Aaron Williams, aids the police by creating suspect drawings from victims' descriptions, leveraging his art background in crime-fighting.

The Virginia G. Piper Charitable Trust awarded $6 million to six Arizona educational institutions to boost health care, medical research, and education.

Flagstaff Fire Department mourns Captain-Paramedic Paul Sanders, a 13-year veteran, who passed away at home. His cause of death is undisclosed, and the community is grieving.

The Phoenix community supports a family after their 4-year-old, Miguel Dominguez, was killed in a traffic accident, holding a fundraiser and creating a memorial.

TSMC's Phoenix chip plant is facing a federal lawsuit with allegations of workplace discrimination and a hostile environment for non-East Asian employees.

West Valley high schoolers have a unique chance to start careers in aviation mechanics with a specialized program at West-MEC, combining education and hands-on experience, with graduates gaining immediate employment and certifications.

Goodyear equips garbage trucks with thermal cameras to prevent fires caused by discarded lithium-ion batteries, alerting drivers to high temperatures.

Authorities are searching for the driver in a fatal hit-and-run in Tonto National Forest, with the suspect's vehicle likely showing front right damage.

The BBB held the 8th Industrious Women's Summit in Phoenix, focusing on women's progress in business, while the 20th Women in Business Summit is upcoming in Springfield.

Sierra Vista's community began a series of town hall meetings to discuss an upcoming Jail District election, with enthusiastic public attendance and officials addressing key concerns.