Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs signed an executive order expanding COVID-19 vaccine access to all Arizonans, countering federal guidelines that limited recommendations to specific groups.

ADOT announces its ninth annual safety message contest, inviting Arizona residents to submit driving safety sign ideas by Sept. 22. The community will vote on finalists, with the winners displayed on highway signs.

A Mesa family was stabbed in a home invasion; the assailant is at large, with no forced entry signs at the scene. Police are investigating the incident and the community is on alert.

Phoenix Police assessed a "suspicious bag" found outside Turning Point USA HQ but later declared it safe, amid heightened security after Charlie Kirk's death.

Arizona audit questions Western Maricopa Education Center's $200,000 expenditures, suggesting they may not align with the district's educational responsibilities.

Kenneth Terrell Harrison was sentenced to 52 months in prison for defrauding Arizona's Medicaid agency out of $6.5 million by billing for nonexistent services.

Phoenix Police released video and details of an officer-involved shooting during a search warrant on West Tonto Street, resulting in a gunman’s injury and an officer on administrative duty pending investigation.

Apache Junction City Council schedules a Special Election on Nov 4, 2025, to decide on extending the mayoral term from two to four years, with voting by mailed ballots.

A 19-year-old Phoenix man, Jonathan Pirvulescu, was arrested for robbing a bank inside a Cottonwood Walmart after a collaborative police investigation.

Phoenix celebrated National Voter Registration Day by offering multiple registration options, including online, appointments, mail, and confirming "ballot ready" status, while providing resources for voter assistance.

Phoenix weather forecast includes cloudy skies, possible thunderstorms, and high temperatures nearing 100 degrees with varying chances of rain throughout the week.

Mesa's Dia de los Muertos Festival promises art, dance, music, and cultural traditions at Mesa Arts Center on Oct. 25-26.

Attorney General Kris Mayes supports a legal challenge against the Trump administration's decision to use National Guard troops in D.C. without local consent.