Seven suspects in the murder of Preston Lord pleaded not guilty, with a tentative trial date set for July 2025 amid debates on media presence in court and Chandler City Council's actions to address youth violence.

A man's body was found after a fire in a Mesa home; the cause of death and fire remain under investigation. His ex-girlfriend remembers him fondly amidst the neighborhood's shock.

Steward Health Care, running 31 hospitals, filed for bankruptcy due to financial issues but will maintain operations and has begun selling its hospitals.

Human remains found in Arizona and known as Munsingwear Doe have been identified as Gerald Long, a Vietnam War vet missing since 1975, through forensic genealogy.

Pima County and Tucson unite to combat the opioid crisis by merging settlement funds and declaring fentanyl a public health crisis. The joint effort includes prevention, education, and support initiatives.

Pima County declares May 6-10 as Economic Development Week to celebrate local growth and prosperity, with a focus on job creation, community investment, and infrastructure.

Phoenix is set for a week of intense heat, with temperatures nearing 100°F and nights providing minimal cooling. Calm winds will accompany the rising mercury levels.

Arizona's GOP lawmakers are advancing HCR 2060, a strict immigration law possibly hitting November's ballot, amid controversy and criticism for its resemblance to the divisive SB 1070 and potential civil liberties infringement.

The Pima County Industrial Development Authority won the 2024 Single Family Award of Excellence for its effective local housing program, PimaTucson Lighthouse, which aids first-time homebuyers.

A fire in Mesa resulted in one death after firefighters and police found a body inside a home near Gilbert Road and 8th Avenue. The fire's cause is under investigation.

Maricopa's Anderson Farms area may undergo changes as the city announces a public consultation process for a proposed amendment to its development plan.

Lake Havasu City has started its annual street maintenance with chip and fog sealing, potentially causing some traffic delays over two weeks. Residents will be notified in advance.

The Goodyear Water Services Team has won industry recognition, with Director Barbara Chappell receiving the WEF Hatfield Award and being named Engineer of the Year by the Arizona Water Association. The team also earned the AZ Water Safety Award.