Rob Hirst, Midnight Oil drummer and co-founder, has died at 70 after battling pancreatic cancer, leaving a legacy of political and environmental rock anthems.

A high school hockey team memorializes late teammate Graysen Briggs, who died of rare cancer, by draping his jersey at games and aspiring to win a state championship in his honor.

Arizona AG Kris Mayes' remarks on ICE and "Stand Your Ground" laws sparked calls for her resignation, with critics saying her words could endanger ICE agents. Mayes defended her stance on constitutional rights and legal standards.

The WM Phoenix Open features a partnership with Novel Ice Cream, which created a special "WMPO Green Dream" flavor, supporting local charities with 20% of sales.

A fire at Dobson Glen Condos in Mesa resulted in critical burns to six people, including four children. It took firefighters five hours to extinguish the blaze. One family, including a 6-year-old girl who alerted her parents, was severely injured.

Protests erupted in Phoenix against ICE following the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti by Border Patrol in Minneapolis, with community members demanding ICE "stay out of the Valley" and a wave of student walkouts occurring in solidarity.

Arizona faith leaders held vigils in Phoenix and Tucson, showing solidarity with Minneapolis protesters and resisting ICE's immigration enforcement policies.

Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes called DOJ’s demand for unredacted voter files “blackmail,” and says he’ll fight rather than hand over sensitive data. The dispute sets up a high‑stakes legal battle over voter privacy.

A pickup truck collided with a Valley Metro bus near 51st Avenue and Lower Buckeye early Monday, closing the road and sending the truck driver to the hospital. Investigators are processing the scene.

Record Breakers brings world‑record motorcycle, BMX and trophy‑truck stunts to Revel Surf Park this Saturday, capped by an All‑American Rejects concert. Colby Raha will attempt a 300‑foot jump.

Tensions rise in Minnesota after AG Bondi's alleged offer to pull ICE in exchange for voter data, with critics accusing DOJ of blackmail and undermining democracy.

Phoenix, Arizona, anticipates a week of clear weather with sunny skies, mild daytime high temperatures around the upper 60s to mid-70s, and cool evenings with lows in the low to mid-40s.

The FBI offers a $25,000 reward for tips on Maleeka Boone's death after her body was found in Navajo Nation. Boone was reported missing and last seen on January 15.