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.

A 69-year-old man was killed after being struck by a car late Wednesday in east Phoenix; police identified him as Joseph Valentino Jr.

A genealogical lead helped investigators identify remains from 1975 and led to the May 28 arrest of Carol Ann Beall on suspicion of killing her stepfather, William Sipfle.

Superior struck a more-than-$20M pact with Resolution Copper to pump treated groundwater into Queen Creek, promising flows within months and a $5M endowment for watershed projects.

Sunny Friday in Phoenix with highs near 87°F and gusty afternoon winds. Temperatures climb into the 100s by early next week.

An autopsy shows former Cardinals defensive end Josh Mauro died after bingeing on cocaine and alcohol, with fentanyl also detected. The medical examiner ruled the death accidental.

Two people were stabbed in Apache Junction; police say one victim is in critical condition and a suspect is in custody.