Arizona Governor Hobbs and Assistant House Leader Gutierrez criticize a Republican-led committee for delaying vital health care funding for the disabled, accusing it of political gamesmanship at the expense of urgent care needs.

Arizona's Superintendent of Public Instruction, Tom Horne, warns schools to comply with new federal guidance on civil rights laws, affecting DEI programs to avoid losing federal funding.

Avondale is hosting KidFest on April 12 to celebrate children, with activities and educational play at Friendship Park, free transit, and community sponsors.

Avondale to install a HAWK signal at El Mirage and Pima Roads to improve pedestrian safety; construction may cause traffic delays starting April 7, 2025.

Arizona AG Kris Mayes filed multiple lawsuits against President Trump's administration, challenging policies like election orders and tariffs, asserting they are unconstitutional overreaches of power.

The Pinal County Board of Supervisors recognized local volunteer efforts and designated weeks for specific observances such as Dark Sky Week and National Public Health Week.

The SUV driver who caused a school bus crash near Tucson tested positive for marijuana and is charged with aggravated assault. There were no fatalities, but several were injured.

Buckeye Police renew public plea for tips in the 2020 hit-and-run death of 16-year-old Anaiah Walker, launching a billboard campaign with a $12,000 reward for information leading to an arrest.

Buckeye prepares for its 27th Annual Spring Celebration on April 12, featuring an egg hunt, decorating stations, photo ops with the Easter Bunny, bounce houses, a petting zoo, and food vendors. Activities may require a small fee.

Eight international students at Arizona State University risk deportation after visa revocations, causing anxiety among peers and prompting rallies for a sanctuary campus.

Two women are charged with stealing over $4,500 in goods from an Ulta Beauty store, while two other women are accused of thefts totaling over $350,000 from various Ulta locations.

An 18-year-old was arrested for the murder of a man during a drug and gun sale in Mesa. The suspect's vehicle and social media activity helped police link him to the scene.

An Arizona trooper was hospitalized after a suspected DUI truck crash on I-10. The trooper's parked car was hit while he was completing paperwork. The truck driver was arrested for DUI and other charges.