Five individuals have been indicted for the murder and kidnapping of 16-year-old Preston Lord at a Halloween party, with additional potential charges pending.

Thea Andrade becomes Phoenix Union High School District's first female superintendent after serving as interim superintendent for the 2023-24 school year.

The Arizona Humane Society opened a new state-of-the-art animal hospital and shelter in Phoenix featuring advanced medical care, eco-friendly features, and enhanced adoption centers.

The Serrano family is shutting down their historic downtown Chandler restaurant after 100 years due to competition and costs, planning to close by June 1, 2024.

Phoenix introduces new shelter spaces to address the rising homelessness, partnering with organizations like St. Vincent de Paul and increasing transitional lodging bed numbers in response to the city's growing need.

NASA celebrated the graduation of ten new astronauts, including two with Arizona connections, who are now eligible for missions to the ISS and potentially the moon.

Bryan Chapman becomes Chandler’s new police chief, succeeding the retired Sean Duggan, with 28 years of law enforcement experience and leaving his role as Assistant Police Chief in Phoenix.

Arizona offers free baseball tickets to high school seniors who complete their FAFSA, aiming to boost the state's low application rates amid technical issues with the aid form.

Deputy Fire Chief Tim Wayne of Goodyear has been recognized as a Chief Fire Officer by the Commission on Professional Credentialing, joining an exclusive group of 1,375 firefighters with this designation.

Apache Junction announces a 5% increase in trash collection rates, in line with a national trend. The rise corresponds to a cap set by the city's contract with Republic Services.

Avondale is hosting its annual Health and Resource Fair at the AZ Complete Health Avondale Resource Center on April 6, offering various free wellness resources and family-friendly activities.

Avondale City Hall will host a Free Community Shred Event on April 11, where residents can securely shred sensitive documents like tax forms and medical records.

The Avondale Fire Department is distributing free smoke alarms in Old Town Avondale in partnership with the Arizona Burn Foundation to promote fire safety.