Arizona's Superintendent Tom Horne defends empowerment scholarship accounts in response to criticism from Save Our Schools, arguing they provide helpful competition for public schools and don't significantly impact their funding.

Firefighters continue to battle the Simmons Fire near Kearny, Arizona, which remains uncontained at 475 acres. Efforts focus on protecting the town as residents face evacuation orders due to the fierce blaze.

Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs vetoes a bill on deepfakes citing free speech concerns, signs others related to elections, public health, and public-private partnerships.

An early morning fire in a South Phoenix home is suspected of being arson by 30-year-old Frederick Michael Garnes; he was arrested after hospitalization and no one else was harmed.

Goodyear's Fleet Division ranks as one of the top maintenance teams in the nation for the fourth consecutive year, recognized for operational excellence and efficiency.

The Tempe Public Library is launching a Summer Reading program on June 1 to encourage reading through rewards, with activities for all ages, including interactive shows for kids and workshops for teens.

Mesa Public Library in Arizona is offering free summer meals to children and teens under 18 with its "Lunch at the Library" program from June 3 to July 31, aiming to combat child hunger.

The Mesa Public Library suggests apps to keep families entertained during travel, offering recommendations for interactive storybooks, secure video streaming, music downloads, and educational resources for all ages.

A 14-year-old in Glendale shot and killed his father amid a family argument, leading to a high-speed chase and his arrest.

Peoria offers youth swim lessons during summer at three pools. Sessions cost $28 for residents and $36 for non-residents, and scholarships are available.

The MLB Pitch, Hit & Run competition for kids aged 7 to 14 is being held on July 13 at Rio Vista Recreation Center, offering a chance to advance to the finals during the MLB World Series.

Mesa, Arizona received a $267,570 rebate from SRP for its carbon reduction efforts, including the state's first all-electric firetruck and over 600 park lighting upgrades.

A man was found shot to death in a north Phoenix neighborhood early Tuesday morning, with police investigating the case as a homicide.