The Hassayampa Rest Area on US 60 is closing temporarily from March 10 for renovations, including ADA compliance upgrades, with a reopening expected in summer 2025.

A mid-air collision at Marana Regional Airport resulted in two fatalities and minor injuries to two survivors. An investigation into the incident is ongoing.

A court grants a preliminary injunction against a Trump policy freezing vital federal funds, following Attorney General Mayes and states' legal challenge.

Arizona's Attorney General settled with Urban Wood, LLC for failing to deliver custom furniture, mandating a $32,000 restitution payment and future compliance measures.

Trump is considering ending Temporary Protected Status for 240,000 Ukrainian refugees in the US, aligning with his broader immigration crackdown; this could affect individuals and families who have sought safety from the conflict in their homeland.

Freeway restrictions and closures in the Phoenix area will impact drivers due to various ADOT improvement projects from March 7-10, with advice to find alternative routes.

The Trump administration's DOGE has canceled leases for 24 federal offices in Arizona to cut costs, with unclear effects on local services and employment.

A 79-year-old pedestrian, Manuel Figueroa, died after being hit by a car in Phoenix. The incident is under investigation; no impairment suspected in the driver.

A U-Haul truck crashed into a Mesa home, causing significant damage and leading to the evacuation of the residence.

Arizona prisons face legal scrutiny for healthcare issues, including delays in treatment for inmates with serious conditions. The ACLU seeks court interventions amid ADCRR's defense of its care improvements.

Senator Mark Kelly supports the PRO Act of 2025 to enhance workers' rights to unionize and improve labor protections, gaining approval from Arizona labor unions.

A suspected arson at Casa Grande's Jewish Center led to the arrest of Everardo Gregorio, who denies the charges. The community is concerned due to a similar recent incident.

Phoenix Police are investigating a homicide after finding 43-year-old Brandy Thornton dead near Interstate 17. They appeal for public information via Silent Witness.