Phoenix Police responded to a shooting near Brunson Lee Elementary School; the injured man was hospitalized and the suspect fled, prompting a school search and neighborhood alert.

Maricopa County Attorney Rachel Mitchell refuses to extradite murder suspect Raad Almansoori to New York, citing concerns about the Manhattan DA's handling of cases.

A mentally ill suspect, Major McKenzie, is in a prolonged legal battle in Arizona over charges for two murders, with ongoing questions about his competency.

Bullard Avenue near Surprise Stadium closes from February 23 to March 30 for events, affecting local traffic and access to facilities. Spring Training and special events, including a music festival and Eggstravaganza, are scheduled.

The U.S. Forest Service faces potential budget cuts ahead of the 2024 wildfire season, threatening resource allocation for wildland firefighting efforts and prompting concerns about fire suppression and prevention amid increasing fire risks.

Arizona Public Service has proposed an 11% rate hike for residential customers, which could be higher with additional fees, especially for solar users.

The I-10 Deck Park Tunnel in Phoenix has been leaking onto cars due to a broken irrigation valve from Margaret T. Hance Park, but repairs have been made. ADOT plans to replace faulty joints to prevent future leaks.

Arizona's Attorney General Kris Mayes sues the IRS over the taxation of state-issued child tax rebates, arguing the decision is unfair and lacks legal basis.

Queen Creek officials provided an update on Preston Lord's homicide case, with charges submitted against seven individuals. In a separate incident, a girl was arrested for assault and robbery. The local police are focused on addressing teen violence.

Daniel Barraza is suing the Mesa Police Department, alleging officers assaulted him at a quinceañera while he was reporting a crime. He seeks up to $30 million in damages for severe head injuries.

Pima County's migrant aid program risks losing federal funding on March 31, possibly resulting in hundreds of migrants on Tucson's streets without resources.

A pedestrian suffered critical injuries after being hit by a vehicle in Peoria, with the incident under investigation and the involved area temporarily closed.

The article describes Phoenix's warm weather forecast, with temperatures reaching the mid-70s and climbing towards 80 degrees by the weekend, followed by a slight chance of showers early next week.