Stacey Weber is set to open a new Amelia's micro-cafe inside Gilbert's Kiln coworking space in August, featuring locally-sourced foods and a community-centric approach.

US Representatives Gallego and Malliotakis urge President Biden to condemn Venezuela's flawed election and reconsider sanctions, citing violations of democratic processes.

Phoenix punk band Mike and the Molotovs make a splash with their "spaghetti punk" sound, gaining local radio presence and working on a new release while challenging the corporate music scene.

Many Phoenix restaurants, including Buon Padre and Rockefeller, have recently shut down due to economic struggles.

Gilbert, Arizona launches the first Sound Bites Music & Food Festival with the Gin Blossoms headlining, offering a mix of local music, food trucks, and kid-friendly accommodations on October 12, 2024.

The Lake Havasu City Police Department calls for driver vigilance as the new school year begins, emphasizing the need to follow traffic rules in school zones for student safety.

Arizona's AG Kris Mayes is concerned over uranium ore transport through tribal lands without proper notification, potentially affecting local communities and groundwater.

Trey Terry, Laura Kaino, and Benita Beckles lead the Goodyear City Council race, pending final vote count, with Terry at 21.58% and Kaino at 20.59%. Results remain unofficial.

Surprise, Arizona, celebrated National Cheesecake Day by employees bringing cheesecakes to work, hoping to attract The Cheesecake Factory to their city, supported by a retail survey and a promotional campaign.

The Arizona State Prison Complex-Lewis's Eagle Point unit has been transformed into a licensed inpatient care facility for male inmates with mental illness and substance use disorders, including a new art therapy program.

A Gilbert man was sentenced to 38 years for the murder of his girlfriend, shooting her 13 times. The crime occurred in their home with four children present.

Superintendent Tom Horne advises Arizona schools to operate normally despite a surge in COVID cases, citing minimal risk to children and CDC guidance treating COVID-19 as a common respiratory illness.

Max Wilson, an ex-military and Maricopa County advocate, has died. He served on the Litchfield Park City Council and as a county supervisor, supporting local businesses and military families.