Special Olympics athletes competed in a powerlifting event at WADE Strength Gym, with many achieving personal bests and demonstrating the empowering effect of the competition.

A scuffle at Glendale's Westgate Entertainment District led to a shooting, injuring two men. The incident was unrelated to nearby Final Four events, with suspects still at large.

Phoenix is set to experience a warming trend with clear skies, leading to a peak of 96 degrees on Friday. Nightly lows will remain in the mid-50s to mid-60s. Real-time weather updates are available on the National Weather Service website.

The article lists various deals and events in the Valley, including a family bike ride, food and drink specials, hotel discounts, and free transit passes for the Men's Final Four.

The White House is investing $6.6 billion to enhance U.S. semiconductor production, supporting TSMC's expansion in Arizona, with expected job creation and national security benefits.

The ATF offers a $10,000 reward for information on a suspect responsible for setting fires causing over $60 million in damage in Prescott Valley, Arizona.

A one-year-old boy was fatally struck by an SUV driven by a family member in south Phoenix; police are investigating the incident with no arrests made.

Phoenix police seek public help to solve a New Year's Day homicide where Marco Lugo, Jr. was beaten and then struck by a vehicle. A reward is offered for information leading to an arrest.

Frances Salazar, who was wrongfully jailed, received a $650,000 settlement from Phoenix due to undisclosed police misconduct crucial to her conviction.

A neighbor and firefighters prevented a larger tragedy by acting quickly during an apartment fire in west Phoenix, leaving a man and a child critically injured.

Interstate 40 near Flagstaff reopened after winter weather caused multiple crashes, leading to temporary closures and travel delays. No serious injuries were reported.

SpaceX's launch of 21 Starlink satellites in Arizona created a spectacular view, reminiscent of a comet, as the rocket was visible across the state's night sky.

A U.S. judge ruled that Mexico's lawsuit against five Arizona gun shops can proceed, rejecting the shops' PLCAA protection claim and addressing accusations of aiding firearms trafficking.