A mother was charged with assaulting a bus driver in Mesa, AZ, caught on video amidst children, following complaints about the driver's alleged comments to her daughter.

Arizona Republican Austin Smith stopped his reelection bid and resigned from Turning Point Action after being accused of forging nominating petition signatures.

Registration for a variety of children's summer classes and camps in Tempe opens soon, with diverse programs including sports, arts, and STEM activities.

Emmanuel Maldonado was arrested after allegedly assaulting his estranged wife and abducting their son in Phoenix. The child was safely returned following Maldonado's capture.

Phoenix is experiencing a heatwave with temperatures expected to hit the high 90s, according to the NWS, with little nighttime relief and clear skies forecasted.

Lake Havasu City starts a major public works project, leading to expected traffic delays until October, as road and water main improvements are made from London Bridge to Smoketree Ave.

Goodyear's Digital Communications team wins the Golden Post Award for exceptional social media customer service at the Government Social Media Conference.

Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs allocates $500,000 in federal funds to increase FAFSA completion, ranks 49th in the nation, declaring April "Finish Line to the FAFSA" month.

Rep. Ruben Gallego proposes a bill to adjust the COLAs for Social Security, aiming to better reflect the inflation seniors face, especially in health care costs.

Gilbert's Town Council Subcommittee on Teen Violence recommends more school resource officers and a new community youth engagement officer to combat teen violence.

A cyclist in Scottsdale was seriously injured in a hit-and-run incident on McDowell Road. The area was closed for investigation and the victim was hospitalized. Details about the vehicle and driver were not provided.

Police identify Shawn Woodruff as the man found dead in a landfill in Buckeye, Arizona, and seek public assistance to determine the events leading to his death.

Arizona's Health Services has split its licensing bureau into two new entities, BBHL and BALF, for better oversight of behavioral health and assisted living facilities.