ADOT advises Phoenix drivers of Loop 101 ramp closures at 51st Avenue beginning April 8 due to a waterline project. Alternative routes are suggested and commuters are urged to stay updated via AZ511.

The article lists various deals and events in the Valley, including a family bike ride, food and drink specials, hotel discounts, and free transit passes for the Men's Final Four.

Phoenix police seek public help to solve a New Year's Day homicide where Marco Lugo, Jr. was beaten and then struck by a vehicle. A reward is offered for information leading to an arrest.

A woman was sexually assaulted in Scottsdale by a man posing as her rideshare driver, leading to the suspect's arrest and charges of kidnapping and sexual assault.

A Phoenix police officer is under FBI investigation for undisclosed "serious criminal acts" and faces potential termination by the department. Officer Alaa Bartley's arrest has prompted a probe involving his home and precinct.

The Arizona "fake electors" probe intensifies with grand jury subpoenas, signaling potential charges linked to Trump's 2020 campaign, although AG Kris Mayes remains tight-lipped on specifics.

Guy Fieri explores Phoenix's culinary scene in a recent episode of "Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives," featuring local restaurants and offering fans a chance for a meet-and-greet.

Construction cranes maintain a steady presence in downtown Phoenix, signaling continuous growth with new residential and mixed-use developments. Crane counts remain constant from previous quarters, despite a previous decline in 2021 and 2022.

Fountain Hills is constructing a new control room and ramada at Fountain Park that enhances utility and leisure. The project includes well upgrades and is part of an eco-friendly initiative, with anticipated completion in October 2024.

Ramona Simpson from Queen Creek, Arizona, won the SWANA 2024 Distinguished Individual Achievement Award for her environmental work, particularly in solid waste management.

Authorities launched a search in the White Tank Mountains for a missing person after a long-parked vehicle was found, the link between the two being investigated.

Deborah Nardozzi has been appointed to Arizona's Legislative District 8 by the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors, filling a vacancy until December 31, 2024.

Avondale's annual KidFest, a part of the Week of the Young Child, will offer a variety of kid-friendly activities at Friendship Park on April 13, with free admission sponsored by APS.