Arizona's Board of Education is taking steps to remove DEI terms from teaching standards, a move led by State Superintendent Tom Horne against ideological language, risking federal funds.

A man was found dead in a South Phoenix canal, prompting a police investigation into the incident. His identity and how he ended up in the water are currently unknown.

A former Maricopa County school bus driver faces child molestation charges, with the Nadaburg Unified School District supporting victims and emphasizing cooperation with law enforcement.

The National Weather Service forecasts clear skies and mild temperatures for Phoenix, AZ, with highs in the mid-70s and lows around 50 degrees through the week.

Arizona's State Board of Education is set to debate removing DEI language from teaching standards, with potential loss of $800M in federal funds at stake.

Two men were arrested for separate golf equipment theft sprees in Arizona, with Connor Burgess caught in a motel and Walter Dougoud confessing to multiple thefts. Stores have since increased their security measures.

The Powerball jackpot has soared to $820 million, becoming the year's second-largest and the eighth-largest in history, with the next drawing on Saturday.

Wisconsin deputies stopped a driver using a flashlight as a makeshift headlight; it didn't meet legal standards.

A double shooting in Avondale injured a 17-year-old girl and a woman; both received non-life-threatening wounds. No suspects have been identified, and the investigation continues.

Prescott National Forest managers plan prescribed fire operations in the Prescott Basin to manage hazardous fuels, enhance forest health, and mitigate wildfire risks, with potential burning through January 2026 if conditions allow.

AG Kris Mayes advances Phase 2 of Operation Robocall Roundup, targeting service providers to stop illegal robocalls, per the Anti-Robocall Multistate Litigation Task Force.

Controlled burns on the Fort Apache Indian Reservation are underway to reduce forest density and wildfire risk, with precautions for public safety and visibility on nearby highways.

Governor Katie Hobbs announces Arizona's largest broadband initiative with $967 million from NTIA, setting a goal to provide statewide high-speed internet access by 2030 through the ConnectAllAZ initiative.