A .22‑caliber handgun was found on the Legacy Traditional School sports field in Casa Grande; a 10‑year‑old and his father were arrested and now face charges.

Maleeka "Mollie" Boone, 8, was found dead Friday after a Turquoise Alert. Federal and tribal authorities are investigating and have asked the public to share tips.

Two children and an adult were hospitalized in critical condition after a two-vehicle collision near 19th and Southern avenues in south Phoenix. Authorities have closed the intersection while investigators work the scene.

Pinal County seeks community input on its ERR, a necessary step for local developments ensuring environmental compliance. The county's certification to HUD promises legal accountability, with a 15-day period for objections post-submission.

A Gilbert man faces felony DWI and homicide-by-vehicle charges after a December head-on crash on U.S. 491 north of Shiprock that killed a Cortez nursing supervisor.

Jennifer Stitt, 50, died after being struck on Deer Valley Road near 26th Avenue in north Phoenix early Thursday. Police say the driver stayed and impairment is not suspected.

Arizona AG Kris Mayes is investigating AI chatbot Grok, created by company X, for allegedly generating illegal content, including child abuse imagery. She urges affected persons to report it to her office.

Residents of Surprise can contribute to the city's Parks & Recreation Master Plan online or at community meetings, offering input on park designs and priorities.

House Majority Whip Julie Willoughby proposes Bill 2400 to suspend Arizona's gas tax in Maricopa and Pinal counties during summer to offset costs of a mandated cleaner fuel blend.

The Navajo Police issued a Turquoise Alert for missing 8-year-old Maleeka Boone in Coalmine, Arizona. She was last seen wearing a red jacket and cowboy boots.

Arizona Representative Matt Gress introduced a legislative package to strengthen educational oversight, aiming to ensure fiscal responsibility and prioritize student benefits within school districts.

Senator Mark Kelly criticized the Trump administration for not reducing healthcare costs, highlighting consequences for Arizona, especially with Medicaid cuts and the impact on rural health services.

Phoenix is facing unseasonably warm weather, with temperatures nearing record highs. The warmth is attributed to a high-pressure system, with forecasts indicating continued above-average temperatures.