University of Jamestown opened a Health Sciences and Graduate Center in Phoenix with a Pathologists’ Assistant master’s program and a $7M gift to spur research. Local leaders say it will boost lab talent and diagnostics capacity.

Phoenix technical rescue teams responded to reports of an injured hiker at Echo Canyon Trailhead. The department's PIO is on scene with updates pending.

Dominium closed on a Goodyear site for Vivir at Ballpark Village, a planned 400‑unit affordable community backed by Freddie Mac and other lenders. The project uses LIHTC financing.

TikTok‑famous La La Land Kind Café has soft‑opened in Arcadia, bringing colorful lattes, a purpose-driven hiring program and a Feb. 7 grand opening with discounts.

A small plane crashed near Poquito Valley north of Prescott Valley on Feb. 4, killing at least one person and prompting a large law‑enforcement response.

Phoenix and Tempe technical rescue teams are on scene at South Mountain Park, officials say. Crews asked the public to avoid the area while the operation continues.

Officers responded late Tuesday after an infant was found unresponsive near 20th and Glendale; the child was hospitalized and police said injuries are non-life-threatening.

The Arizona House has hired outside counsel to probe claims that Gov. Katie Hobbs’ administration steered special foster‑care payments to a major donor. The move adds a legislative review to ongoing criminal and county inquiries.

A Phoenix grand jury has indicted Joanna Chalup Cortez after a Jan. 6 shooting that wounded 4-year-old Qahsiem Sinclair. The child is recovering and trial is set for May 20.

A new Arizona bill would make allowing minors at drag performances a Class 4 felony and bar children from venues where shows are held.

Troopers and ADOT crews guided a baby javelina off westbound I-10 near Estrella Parkway in Goodyear and returned it to the wild. Officials urged drivers to stay inside vehicles and call 911 for wildlife hazards.

Arizona AG Kris Mayes joins a coalition of 21 attorneys general opposing DOJ's demands on Minnesota, considering them overreaches into state sovereignty and voter data.

Maricopa is considering a major real estate development proposal by Dozerland, LLC for high-density residential zoning and a Planned Area Development on a 150.86-acre site. Public meetings are scheduled to discuss the plans.