Phoenix honors African American explorer Matthew Henson with an affordable housing project established in the 1940s, which was renovated in 2001 to include various community amenities.

Spring Training begins on February 21st in Surprise, Arizona, with a game between the Kansas City Royals and Texas Rangers at Surprise Stadium, which implements a cashless policy and clear bag rule.

A suspect targeted homeless people in a shooting at Mitchell Park, Tempe, resulting in two critically injured. Aaron Sussex was arrested; the motive is unclear.

A woman and her dog perished in a house fire in Sun City, with firefighters unable to save them despite a swift response. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

Maricopa's Community Support Specialist, Jim DeVenezia, offers aid beyond usual police duties by pooling resources for initiatives like the Angel Tree program and managing volunteer efforts such as the "You Are Not Alone" (YANA) initiative.

Arizona's Attorney General and the FTC sued John Deere for allegedly maintaining an unlawful repair monopoly, hindering farmers' right to equipment repair.

Phoenix is introducing its first Bus Rapid Transit corridor and seeks public input on its design, with community workshops and online resources available for residents to share their thoughts.

Attorney General Mayes criticizes the Trump administration's actions as authoritarian, vowing to challenge them in court and uphold democratic processes.

Phoenix's weather forecast includes a sunny day at 64°F, a partly sunny Thursday with potential showers at night, likely showers on Friday, and a sunny weekend with temperatures around 69-74°F. Washington's Birthday will be partly sunny at 76°F.

The Lake Havasu City PD is investigating a Mohave Valley officer-involved shooting where deputies confronted a man during a welfare check, resulting in him being shot.

Phoenix is developing its 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan and seeks public input on housing and community development through community meetings and surveys.

The U.S. hotel industry grew in 2024, setting new records, but Phoenix experienced a downturn, marked by a slight decline in occupancy and average daily rate.

Phoenix Children's Hospital and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona reach a new agreement, restoring in-network access for families, after a four-month dispute.