The Green Gilbert Artwork Contest winners were announced, with Ava Goodwin's "Do Something Drastic, Cut the Plastic” earning top honors. Their art will be featured on Gilbert's waste vehicles.

Two Arizona universities rank in the top 1% of global institutions, with the University of Arizona at No. 93 and Arizona State University at No. 194, per a global academic ranking.

ReSuture has obtained a patent for its synthetic vascular tissue, enhancing surgical training with models that closely mimic human tissue to improve education and reduce complications.

A student was arrested at Mesa High School after a new weapons detector found a gun he allegedly carried regularly. No threats were made, but security is heightened.

Chandler dental assistant Deion Garcia is arrested on charges of child molestation and sexual exploitation of a minor after a six-year-old reported inappropriate touching during a dental visit.

A garbage truck driver died following an explosion at the TSMC plant in north Phoenix. Cesar Anguiano-Guitron was fatally injured while inspecting a truck that unexpectedly released pressure.

A Mesa man, 21-year-old Derrick Kleinschmidt, was killed in a motorcycle crash on U.S. 60 near Val Vista Drive after rear-ending a vehicle and being hit by other cars.

Coconino County showcased student-designed "I Voted" and "Future Voter" stickers for the 2024 elections, enhanced by a grant from the Help America Vote College Program.

Arizona has enacted a new law, HB 2479, which intensifies the search and safety measures for missing children through prompt DCS action and continuous updates.

Lake Havasu City Police lobby is temporarily closed for renovation; police records are accessible at the jail visitation entrance or online during this time.

The Arizona Legislature passed HB 2720 and HB 2721 to tackle the housing crisis by increasing the supply of housing units including Accessory Dwelling Units and Middle Housing.

Arizona leaders criticize a proposed measure, HCR2060, for its potential $325 million impact on the state budget, fearing it could overburden law enforcement and harm the economy.

Tombstone, Arizona, schedules hearings to debate financial autonomy through the Home Rule Option, which allows the city to set spending limits rather than follow state-imposed caps.