The Gilbert Parks and Recreation Department is hosting a Free Taco Tuesday event to invite public input on the town's park projects while offering free food and family entertainment.

Sprouts Farmers Market's stock hit a record high after reporting a revenue surge, surpassing Wall Street expectations with $1.7 billion in Q4 revenue. The company plans to open around 35 new stores in the current year.

Salt & Straw, an ice cream chain, is opening new locations in Gilbert, Arizona, this summer and in Eugene, Oregon, on April 8th, expanding their presence in the US.

Law enforcement evacuated businesses in San Tan Valley due to a suspicious package at a post office, with the bomb squad called in and a suspect description released.

Noble Ground Coffee, a Phoenix-based coffee chain, has opened a new outlet in Mesa, with a community-focused mission of supporting local non-profits such as Goodwill of Central and Northern Arizona.

Phoenix Water Services Department launched Drought Sim, a game allowing users to manage city water during drought, educating them on the complexity of water resource management.

The Litchfield Park Spring Art and Wine Festival offers free entry, art booths, and a beer & wine garden from March 2-3, with tastings for a fee and live music.

Chandler student Prisha Shroff wins a $5,000 Prudential Emerging Visionary award for her sustainability work and scores an invite to pitch for an additional $10,000.

A Gila Bend paramedic, Cody Jordan, was severely injured when a fire truck cab dropped on him during routine maintenance. He remains in critical condition post-surgery.

The Carver Museum showcases Arizona's history, celebrating the impact of the former George Washington Carver High School, the state's first high school for students of color.

Chandler City Council votes to adopt over 30 code amendments affecting land use, zoning, and more, sparking land development and preservation changes.

A fatal collision between a semi-truck and a car on Loop 202 in Phoenix caused a fire and forced the closure of eastbound lanes for investigation and cleanup.

A four-year-old girl died after being hit by a car outside her San Tan Valley home; she had previously survived a near-drowning incident two years earlier.