Maricopa is set to experience an economic boost with plans for a major industrial park that could create thousands of jobs. The city council approved the purchase of 308 acres for the project.

Copper & Sage, a Southern-style gastropub by Westside Concepts, is set to open at GSQ in Downtown Goodyear, offering a vibrant dining experience for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Kortsen Road in Casa Grande will be reduced from four to two lanes between Thornton Road and Raintree Drive from April 12 to May 10 for the Sewer Relief Project.

Kawambe-Omowale African Drum & Dance group to perform at Peoria Center for the Performing Arts, offering a free celebration of African culture on April 10.

Casa Grande invites residents to become write-in candidates for the 2024 Primary Election, with a June 20 deadline to submit required forms available on the city's website.

Apache Junction is holding its annual "Free Dump Week" from May 6-11, during which residents can dispose of a truckload of waste for free at the local landfill, with proof of residency required. Safety gear is also mandatory.

Peoria, AZ, hosts "The Wall That Heals," a traveling replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, at Pleasant Harbor from April 11-14, offering a space for reflection and education.

The "Coffee With A Cop" event in Peoria allows residents to chat with local police on April 11 at The Valley Buzz cafe, fostering community-law enforcement rapport.

Litchfield Park city officials are set to discuss updating the city's fee schedule, potentially affecting street vendors and local businesses. Public input will be sought at a City Council meeting on June 18.

Ascent Aviation Services began expanding at Pinal Airpark with the groundbreaking of two new hangars on March 29, 2024, aiming to create 300+ jobs and strengthen the region's aviation sector with a $55 million project.

Reps. Gallego and Titus introduced the Housing Vouchers Fairness Act to redistribute housing vouchers, aiming to address the housing crisis in the southwest.

Maricopa County proposes new meeting rules to curb disruptive behavior, including limiting public comments to two agenda items and a general comment period, each within two minutes. The resolution will be considered on April 10.

Juan Manuel Soto-Guzman was sentenced to 37 months in prison for his role in a human smuggling operation, with the JTFA playing a key part in the investigation that led to his and his brother's conviction.