A federal grant of $4.16 million aids the Hopi Tribe in Arizona to establish a solar-powered microgrid for a reliable water supply to Moenkopi villages.

Rep. Gail Griffin criticizes the Democratic rural groundwater proposal for being anti-growth and potentially harmful to Arizona's economy, promoting Republican water conservation measures and technological advancements instead.

Pinal County marked National Public Defense Day with an event honoring the Gideon v. Wainwright ruling, emphasizing the right to legal representation for all, and educating citizens on their legal rights.

Chase Field introduces new concession items for the 2025 baseball season, featuring indulgent dishes like S'mores Nachos, Filthy Mac Fries, and a Carne Asada Nacho Helmet. The offerings aim to hit a home run with Arizona Diamondbacks fans.

Phoenix's data center sector is booming, with high colocation leasing and a low vacancy rate, positioning it as a top-data center market in North America.

The Phoenix City Council voted 8-1 to raise the city sales tax from 2.3% to 2.8% to avoid a $40 million budget shortfall and maintain public services like police and fire departments. Groceries remain untaxed under the new increase.

Waunita Rayburn was named the 2024 Good Neighbor award recipient in Peoria for her outstanding community work, receiving a $50 gift certificate and hosting a neighborhood block party.

Arizona's SCR 1003 proposes adjusting lawmakers' salaries to the cost of living, potentially doubling pay, and sparking debate on fiscal responsibility.

Yavapai County Sheriff's Office rescued drivers who ignored road closures after a snowstorm, highlighting the danger of not following road safety advisories.

Two men, Vazquez-Rodriguez and Lechuga, face charges including first-degree murder for the killing of Naul Hernandez and a robbery in Maricopa County.

Arizona's Senate Bill 1268, mandating hospitals receiving state funds to ask about patients' citizenship status, progresses through legislature amid debate over potential consequences for healthcare access and racial profiling.

A motorhome crash on State Route 85 near Buckeye resulted in one death and two injuries. The RV toppled in the northbound lanes; the cause is under investigation.

Arizona is set to execute Aaron Gunches for a 2002 murder, with the victim's sister planning to witness the event despite complex views on capital punishment.