A study ranks Chandler and Phoenix among Arizona's top cities for small business. Despite high real estate costs, the region thrives with attractions, arts, and a growing tourism sector.

Trump nominated ex-Arizona AG Mark Brnovich as U.S. ambassador to Serbia, emphasizing his background as the son of refugees and his America First stance.

The Phoenix culinary scene saw closures including six Kneaders Bakery & Cafe locations and various eateries, impacting the local food and beverage industry landscape.

A man named Ricky Henry Barron was critically injured in a police shooting in Tolleson; the situation is under investigation with details yet to be disclosed.

Arizona's solo EV drivers may lose HOV lane privilege on Oct 1 as a federal code from 2005 expires. Congress could extend it; ADOT is advising commuters.

Chandler Unified School District initiates a pilot program to tackle bus driver shortage by offering stipends for extra workloads and proposing pay for unused PTO, aiming to boost staff retention and recruitment.

Community members in Arizona honor COVID-19 victims with memorials, including a display of ribbons and a Covid Memorial Quilt, reflecting on the personal and collective losses suffered during the pandemic.

A woman bicyclist in Phoenix died after being hit by two drivers in a hit-and-run; one driver has admitted involvement while police search for the second.

Nationwide protests occurred at Tesla dealerships, criticizing Elon Musk's leadership of the Department of Government Efficiency, with claims of harmful cuts to necessary services.

A woman died in a rollover crash on SR 51 in north Phoenix; the road was closed but later reopened. Her identity and crash details remain under investigation.

A Phoenix assisted living facility was evacuated due to a fire, which was extinguished by firefighters using portable extinguishers. No injuries were reported, and the cause is under investigation.

A three-year-old child saved from a Scottsdale pool is recovering, underscoring the dangers pools pose to kids. Firefighters performed CPR; the child's now stable. Police are investigating the incident.

An 80-mile police chase in northern Arizona followed a train robbery targeting Nike shoes, leading to the arrest of suspects linked to stealing over $2 million worth of sneakers.