Storefronts near Phoenix’s Human Services Campus say tents are reappearing in the area once called "The Zone," worrying businesses and outreach groups alike.

Maricopa’s governing board left tuition flat for 2026–27 and approved a one‑fee-per‑semester change to registration charges to ease costs for multi‑campus students.

Beatriz Pastrana Candela says she miscarried at Eloy Detention Center after staff told her she wasn't pregnant; medical records and family dispute ICE's account.

A QuikTrip at Pima and McDowell in Scottsdale sold a Mega Millions ticket that paid $20,000 after a 2X multiplier. The winning numbers were 7-16-32-35-40, Mega Ball 12.

The SAFEDVS hotline that coordinated shelter placements across Maricopa County will close May 15 after pandemic-era federal funds expired, forcing shelters to handle calls directly. Advocates warn long-term funding is needed to avoid service gaps.

A federal discrimination suit by Suns security director Gene Traylor was dismissed Thursday; reporting differs on whether the order bars refiling. The team called the claims baseless.

As 11 Arizona schools face closure this summer, advocates are hosting town halls and webinars to help families preserve IEP services and navigate transfers.

Phoenix clergy pressed ICE to grant humanitarian parole for seven detainees with serious medical conditions, saying families report untreated illnesses and rapid declines.

A Tempe apparel maker drew backlash after a limited‑drop shirt used derogatory language during Autism Acceptance Month. Families and local providers are calling for the item to be pulled.

Phoenix now routes many 911 calls to behavioral-health teams through its Community Assistance Program, a change Mayor Kate Gallego says helped a local family find housing.

Chandler is pairing rebates, groundwater banking and business tech to protect supply as Colorado River deliveries tighten. Small upgrades at local companies are already adding up.

A Safeway ticket sold in Page matched four numbers plus the Powerball; a 5x Power Play turned a $50,000 prize into $250,000.

Arizona's 9‑1‑1 system can now accept emergency texts in every county, officials announced. The change expands access for people who can't safely make a voice call.