ADOT announces weekend closure of northbound SR 143 between I-10 and Loop 202 in Arizona for a traffic shift. Detours to be expected along with additional closures, including ramps from I-10 to SR 143.

Maricopa County Board approves a settlement regarding federal-only voter status, involving no costs to taxpayers, requiring the County Recorder to seek DHS clarity on voter citizenship.

The Justice Department is increasing efforts to solve violent crimes on tribal lands with added FBI personnel, including an Arizona deployment, as part of Operation Not Forgotten.

The 11th Annual Glendale Family Resource Fair offers free information and services on health, education, and family welfare on April 12 at GESD System of Care Center.

School bus crash near Tucson injures four; SUV driver arrested and charged with felony counts, including aggravated assault; may have been impaired by marijuana.

The Surprise City Council reviewed a study on the future of the Vista Center for the Arts, considering a partnership model to boost local arts and cultural offerings.

Arizona's Attorney General Kris Mayes is suing HHS Secretary Kennedy over the cancellation of $12 billion in health grants, claiming the cuts, which will particularly affect rural areas, are illegal and threaten public health infrastructure.

Phoenix, AZ, is set to experience cooler weather with a slight chance of showers and highs around 67 degrees. The rest of the week will see a gradual warm-up with no precipitation expected.

Colombian national Greiby Melissa Barcelo-Velasquez sentenced to 30 months in prison for smuggling Colombians into the U.S. using her travel agency as a front.

Chandler, Arizona celebrates Jazz Appreciation Month with events throughout April, including the Chandler Jazz Festival, sidewalk bands, main stage gigs, and library activities featuring jazz music.

Apache Junction Animal Control halts animal surrenders starting March 31, 2025, due to construction; alternative options through Pinal County advised.

Eva Berger, 81, was killed by a city van in Casa Grande after being dropped off at her home. She was hit twice and passed away en route to the hospital. The community mourns her loss, and an investigation by Arizona DPS is underway.

Thieves have stolen over $2 million in Nike sneakers from freight trains in California and Arizona, notably intercepting 1,900 unreleased pairs on January 13.