Mayor Alexis Hermosillo presented El Mirage's 2024-25 State of the City Address highlighting fiscal health, safety, inclusivity, and infrastructure development plans.

Casa Grande Public Library launches a Summer Reading Program with events like "Color Our World," gardening sessions, a movie afternoon, and various clubs, alongside a brief closure of the Main Library for carpet replacement.

A three-year-old boy is critically ill after being found unconscious in a Chandler pool, with emergency services providing immediate CPR and airlifting him to a hospital.

Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs signed Preston's Law, making "swarming" a Class 4 felony, in response to the death of teenager Preston Lord by the 'Gilbert Goons.'

Mesa Police are investigating the homicide of Jerry Deitch, found stabbed in an alley, with local businesses noticing police impact on their activity.

Glendale Police receive $8K grant for "Click It or Ticket" to enforce seat belt laws from May 19 to June 1, 2025, aiming to increase road safety and seat belt use.

Buc-ee's is set to break ground for its first Arizona location in Goodyear on May 14, with the opening now pushed to June 2026, promising over 200 jobs.

Arizona permits law enforcement to shoot down drug-trafficking drones near the border under new legislation, aiming to curb opioid smuggling and enhance border security.

Mostly cloudy in Phoenix, AZ, with a high of 88°F and winds up to 30 mph. The coming days will stay sunny, hitting highs near 90°F to 93°F, with clear evenings.

U.S. veteran and brain tumor survivor Clayton Burkhardt graduates from ASU, hoping to improve medical imaging.

The Weeknd began his After Hours Til Dawn tour in Glendale with a sold-out show featuring music, theatrics, and Playboi Carti as a special guest, despite the heat and a slightly less climactic ending.

The Roosevelt School District is closing five elementary schools, including C.J. Jorgensen Academy, due to a budget deficit and low enrollment. Community events are being held to honor the schools' histories.

A 33-year-old hiker died on Wave Cave Trail in Pinal County. The cause of death is pending, with no suspicion of foul play. Heat issues affected his group, prompting a rescue operation.