State officials say a traffic stop turned up more than 138 pounds of meth; an Arizona man was sentenced to seven years in prison, the Attorney General's Office says.

A three-day-old kitten named Canyon fell from a car engine onto I‑17 during rush hour and was rescued; local shelters urge drivers to check under hoods.

The Citizens Clean Elections Commission and the Arizona Media Association rolled out the 2026 debate roster and a preliminary calendar; statewide debates begin in late May.

Two California men died after a speedboat crashed near Topock Gorge on April 7. Mohave County investigators say the vessel lost control and the crash is under review.

A multi‑agency raid in Buckeye shut down a suspected meth lab near Watson and McDowell last week. One person was taken into custody while hazardous‑materials crews processed the scene.

Lease documents show Phoenix wine bar Postino has a lease at Goodyear’s GSQ, adding the popular board‑and‑bottle concept to the downtown roster. Details on timing and storefront size are not yet public.

A consultant plan to brand and connect Phoenix’s convention and sports venues goes before a City Council subcommittee Wednesday. Recommendations include walkability upgrades, new event sites and a possible hotel.

Arizona's largest free autism resource fair returns to Phoenix this Saturday with 80+ vendors, five info sessions and a sensory room. Admission is free.

A Prescott Valley babysitter was sentenced to 52 years after pleading guilty to sexually assaulting a toddler and a bestiality charge, prosecutors say.

Old Heidelberg Bakery, a family-run German bakery and market near Indian School Road, is closing after 57 years. Locals are planning last visits to stock up.

A man stopped by Mesa police after a bicycle check died after a struggle near Dobson and University Drive. Authorities say the cause of death is under review.

A late-night pursuit that began after reports of gunfire in north Phoenix ended near Salome Road in Tonopah with three arrests. Authorities say no injuries were reported and the investigation is ongoing.

After 32 years on the run, a Tucson man convicted of child molestation was arrested in Ukraine and extradited to Arizona to face a decades-long sentence.