Paradise Valley Unified School District is considering closing four schools due to budget constraints and declining enrollment, despite community concerns over the impact on education and neighborhoods.

Arizona lawmakers passed a bill to allow the Department of Child Safety to investigate abuse in group homes, amidst debates on the agency's efficacy and a call for tighter oversight.

Combs High School in San Tan Valley held an 'Orange Out' event to honor three teens—Preston Lord, Jamiere Jenkins, and Hailey Stephens—who died due to teen violence.

University of Arizona Athletic Director Dave Heeke steps down, with former Wildcats softball coach Mike Candrea serving as interim. The move follows the recent hire of Brent Brennan as head football coach.

Three Maricopa County Sheriff hopefuls switched from Republican to Democrat following ex-Sheriff Penzone's exit, a move criticized by Supervisor Gallardo as gaming the system.

Goodyear, Arizona, officials approved a new Buc-ee's travel center, set to bring its well-known clean restrooms and food variety to the area, although a construction start date is unclear.

Experts discuss the escalating use of AI in cybersecurity in Phoenix, highlighting the technology's dual role in enhancing both cyber attacks and defenses.

Nine people in Arizona won lottery prizes totaling over $1.3 million, with one winner taking home $500,000. A $1 million ticket was also sold in Peoria, and the Powerball and Mega Millions jackpots exceeded $1 billion combined.

Volunteers in the Valley and Utah are conducting point-in-time counts to assess homelessness, offering supplies and collecting data to inform congressional funding for support programs.

The article discusses a rise in teen violence, exemplified by the fatal beating of Preston Lord in Queen Creek, Arizona, and the subsequent police and FBI investigation. It highlights societal concerns and efforts to address youth violence.

Experts anticipate price changes in 2023: beef and pork may cost more, while eggs, sugar, coffee, and corn could get cheaper. Travel costs are expected to drop.

Phoenix experienced a boom in industrial building with nearly 30 million sq ft delivered in 2023, amid high e-commerce demand. Vacancy rates rose to 8%, but market dynamics remain strong with significant construction underway.

Mesa Air Group aims for financial recovery by renegotiating with United Airlines, reducing fleet size, and venturing into electric aviation with plans to purchase electric aircraft.