Cochise County leaders reject Flock Safety license plate readers to prioritize privacy and civil liberties, emphasizing caution in surveillance tool adoption and seeking alternative public safety solutions.

Arizona State Representative David Marshall introduces HB 2918 and HB 2915, aiming to increase property tax contributions from renewable energy projects to local communities.

Arizona Rep. Wilmeth proposes HCR 2005 to set a fixed end date of April 30 for legislative sessions, aiming to respect the part-time nature of the legislature and reduce extended sessions.

Arizona State Land Department faces calls for reform following conditional four-year extension by lawmakers citing inefficiency and lack of transparency.

The city is seeking public feedback via a survey to improve its website, with the deadline for participation on February 13.

A teen girl died after being hit by a vehicle in west Phoenix; impairment suspected but unconfirmed. She wasn’t using a crosswalk, and no charges filed yet.

A fire severely damaged a Gold Canyon home; crews battled the blaze, complicated by ammunition explosions and difficult access. The homeowner and dog escaped; the cause is under investigation.

Phoenix is hosting military training exercises at night until February 13, aimed at minimizing public visibility and not affecting city services or immigration enforcement.

Denmark-based DSV has started work on a large regional HQ and freight campus in southeast Mesa to support semiconductor clients like TSMC and Intel. The project anchors more industrial growth around Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport.

Pinal County supervisors voted to block County Attorney Brad Miller’s 287(g) ICE task-force agreement, saying he lacked authority and ordering a legal review. The sheriff’s jail-based 287(g) remains in place.

Authorities removed up to 50 dogs from a Peoria residence after serving a court order; the animals will be evaluated while investigators probe prior animal-related complaints.

Blood was found in the car of missing Isabella Comas; her boyfriend, Tommy Rodriguez, was arrested on unrelated charges but is a person of interest in her case.

Firebirds Wood Fired Grill is opening at Union Street in Norterra, bringing hand-cut steaks, weekend prime rib and an Alex's Lemonade tie-in to North Phoenix.