Francisco Orozco-Montijo received a 63-month sentence for attempting to smuggle over 50 kilograms of fentanyl into the U.S.

Rep. Ruben Gallego endorses DHS's new rules to streamline asylum processing to help Arizona communities and push for comprehensive immigration reform.

The article describes the Gilbert Police Department's Crisis Response Team which assists individuals in mental health crises and connects them with professional help.

Maricopa's "Celebration of the Arts" Grant Program offers up to $1,500 for artists and $3,000 for nonprofits to enhance the city's cultural scene. Applications are open until June 15.

Aaron Aldric Thomas was sentenced to life in prison for murdering two individuals in an East Valley home, after being convicted of first-degree murder, armed robbery, and burglary.

SpaceX successfully launched a Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg, carrying 20 Starlink satellites into orbit, creating a visible spectacle due to the twilight effect.

A Phoenix man, Paul Lopez Jr., was shot at a bus stop and later died from his injuries. Police are seeking suspects; no arrests have been made. His widow mourns the loss on their anniversary.

A man's body was found after a fire in a Mesa home; the cause of death and fire remain under investigation. His ex-girlfriend remembers him fondly amidst the neighborhood's shock.

Steward Health Care, running 31 hospitals, filed for bankruptcy due to financial issues but will maintain operations and has begun selling its hospitals.

Pima County and Tucson unite to combat the opioid crisis by merging settlement funds and declaring fentanyl a public health crisis. The joint effort includes prevention, education, and support initiatives.

Phoenix is set for a week of intense heat, with temperatures nearing 100°F and nights providing minimal cooling. Calm winds will accompany the rising mercury levels.

Arizona's GOP lawmakers are advancing HCR 2060, a strict immigration law possibly hitting November's ballot, amid controversy and criticism for its resemblance to the divisive SB 1070 and potential civil liberties infringement.

Flagstaff advances its forest restoration project to cut wildfire and flood risks, signing a contract with Perkins Timber Harvesting and planning further deals with The Nature Conservancy and Coconino National Forest.