Aaron Gunches was executed in Arizona for the 2002 murder of Ted Price, marking the state's first execution since 2022. The lethal injection went smoothly, with state officials assuring adherence to updated protocols.

A water main break at Guadalupe and Cooper Roads in Gilbert is causing traffic reroutes and discolored water for residents; repairs are underway with the town advising on alternative routes.

The "RuPaul's Drag Race" "Werq the World" tour is coming to Phoenix on October 6 and Columbus on September 25, featuring star impersonations and the Season 17 finalists.

Litchfield Park's local square hosts Easter festivities with an egg hunt, petting zoo, games, and a visit from the Easter Bunny starting at 9:30 a.m. on April 12.

A vigil was held at St. Mary's Basilica for Aaron Gunches, facing execution, focusing on prayer for the victims, Gunches' chance at redemption, and the abolition of the death penalty.

Mesa promotes Fix a Leak Week to combat water waste and encourage residents and businesses to repair leaks, potentially saving 10,000 gallons of water per household annually.

Goodyear and Glendale, AZ, will hold an all-mail election on May 20, 2025, with ballots mailed to voters. Registration ends April 21, and military ballots ship by April 5. Voters can track mail-in ballots and must return them by 7 pm on Election Day.

A Gila River police officer and two others were injured in a multi-car pileup on I-10 near Chandler, with serious injuries reported for two civilians. Traffic was affected but later resumed. Causes remain unclear.

The weather forecast for Phoenix shows sunny days with temperatures rising from the low 70s to the low 90s and cool evenings in the mid-40s to mid-50s, accompanied by light breezes.

Virgin Galactic is starting the assembly of its Delta SpaceShip at a Mesa facility, targeting private astronaut flights by fall 2026. The company is also planning research flights for summer 2026 and aiming to increase flight frequency thereafter.

Phoenix celebrates St. Patrick's Day with festivities including food, drinks, live music, and entertainment at various venues, with some supporting charity.

St. Patrick's Day transitioned from blue to green due to Irish nationalism and identity shifts related to Irish independence and religious affiliations.

The NTSB report on the mid-air collision involving a Cessna and Lancair in Marana, Arizona, details two fatalities and an investigation into pilot communication as the airport lacks a control tower.