Phoenix filed a Truth in Taxation notice proposing a 2.79% uptick in primary property taxes — about $6.27M — and set a public hearing for June 17. The notice explains why bills can rise even when the rate falls.

Federal prosecutors in Arizona filed charges against 331 people in a May 23–29 enforcement sweep, citing illegal entry, re‑entry and smuggling under a DOJ initiative. The cases include named complaints and a Pinal County traffic stop that led to additional charges.

Phoenix Pride has filed for Chapter 11 after reporting a sizable budget shortfall and shrinking sponsorships. The group's 2024 filings show a $476,210 operating loss.

A 2-year-old was pulled from an inflatable pool at an Avondale home; family and officers began lifesaving measures and police are investigating. Local health authorities stress pool safety.

A Maricopa County grand jury returned indictments after a May 14 Buckeye shooting that killed 16‑year‑old Rylee Montgomery and two infants. Prosecutors say the accused faces multiple first‑degree murder counts.

Gilbert’s Power Ranch sweep on May 20 led to six arrests, multiple tows and a use‑of‑force review after residents documented dangerous e‑bike activity. Police say education and drones will remain part of the response.

A voter-approved bond will remake Biltmore Preparatory Academy into a larger, bilingual-first campus while students remain on site during phased construction.

A Peoria man has pleaded guilty in the 2019 Loop 101 killing of his girlfriend; sentencing is set for July 13, 2026.

A Lake Havasu City owner lost two Labradors after a Memorial Day swarm. Extension officials and local removal crews urge homeowners to call pros at the first sign of a colony.

A Buckeye officer who once earned a MADD honor was indicted by a grand jury on aggravated-assault charges tied to two custodial use-of-force incidents.

Aligned Data Centers filed plans for a two‑building, 916,000‑sq‑ft campus on 95 acres at 75th and Butler Drive in Peoria. City review and utility impacts are expected to shape the project.

At a May 28 debate, Senate leader Warren Petersen called rival Rodney Glassman a “criminal,” pressed unproven allegations and amplified a social-media smear that dragged Kris Mayes into the GOP primary. The clash could reshape voter calculations before the July 21 primary.

Arizona joined California and Nevada in a short-term deal to curb Colorado River use — a proposal designed to prop up Lake Mead and Lake Powell while long-term rules are negotiated. Officials say it could spare farms and cities from abrupt federal cuts.