Arizona public schools experience a severe staffing crisis, with a notable shortage of special education teachers and aides, leaving positions unfilled and current staff overworked.

Arizona AG Kris Mayes files a lawsuit against Heritage Village Assisted Living for elder abuse and consumer fraud, seeking court-ordered receivership to protect residents.

Apache Junction and Pinal County have begun construction of the Superstition Basin project to control floodwaters and provide recreational space, at a cost of $3.3 million.

Kate Milewski received the William Rothstein Achievement Award from AACJ for her dedicated legal service and improvements to public defense in Pinal County.

A study indicates March Madness could cost employers $9.6 billion in lost productivity, while experts and data on betting behavior and morale effects provide varied perspectives on the true impact.

The rare 'cougar shadow' appeared on the Superstition Mountains during the spring equinox, visible from Apache Junction near Goldfield Road and Superstition Boulevard. It will reappear on September 22.

A judge ruled that Phoenix police might have used excessive force on Ramon Lopez, who died in custody. The federal lawsuit by his family proceeds without officers' qualified immunity.

A retired Tempe police officer plans to sue the city, alleging he faced harassment after whistleblowing on the department's misuse of funds and technology.

The Pinal County Board reported on election results, zoning items, and proclamations, while deferring a justice appointment and street abandonment. They also recognized employees and a new appointment to the retirement board.

Verizon seeks to renew its conditional use permit for a communications facility in Maricopa, with public meetings set for community input on April 3rd and a Planning and Zoning Meeting on April 22nd. Contact Alexander Bosworth for inquiries.

U.S. state attorneys, led by Arizona AG Kris Mayes, filed an antitrust lawsuit against Apple Inc., alleging the company stifles competition and innovation in the smartphone market.

Goodyear Police join a regional task force to crack down on speeding, increasing enforcement efforts across West Valley agencies to improve road safety.

Glendale, CA partners with AGZA, becoming the largest city to transition to electric landscape equipment, reducing its environmental impact and promoting a more sustainable future.