Scottsdale officials advise hikers to adjust routines due to heat, emphasizing safety and offering a Desert Hiking First Aid course on April 12 for $75.

Phoenix opens a new 280-bed shelter aimed to help homeless people with job opportunities, healthcare, and case management, alongside protections against extreme heat.

Governor Katie Hobbs introduces measures to control costs while maintaining services for individuals with disabilities, clashing with Republican legislators over budget cuts.

A Silver Alert has been issued for 55-year-old Chuck Mader, missing in Phoenix, Arizona since March 21, 2025. Authorities are concerned due to his medical condition.

'Operation Desert Guardian' by AZDPS and CCSO shows early success with traffic stops, arrests, and drug seizures in Cochise County, enhancing community safety.

Maricopa County invests $4.3 million from opioid settlements into 17 local projects to bolster the fight against substance abuse, enhancing prevention, treatment, and recovery support services.

Kiana Sears fills the Legislative District 9 seat in the Arizona State Senate, succeeding Eva Burch, as chosen by the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors. She has decades of public service experience.

Edmon Yohannes was sentenced to 30 years in prison and lifetime probation for attempting to sexually exploit children, caught in "Operation Tangled Web." He was convicted on multiple charges, including Child Sex Trafficking.

The Arizona Supreme Court approved the expansion of a program to train community members to provide legal assistance, aiming to improve access to justice.

The Arizona Supreme Court ruled that the 2017 workers' compensation law, not the 2021 version, applies to firefighter Vande Krol's claim for benefits due to cancer diagnosed before the newer law's enactment.

Arizona House Speaker Montenegro establishes a budget oversight committee chaired by Rep. Gress to address alleged mismanagement under Governor Hobbs.

Senator Mark Kelly honored late Congressman Raúl Grijalva, praising his advocacy for environmental justice, immigrant rights, and his efforts to protect Arizona's resources.

Phoenix area businesses bought 1,200 Girl Scout cookies from a six-year-old, donating them to a local charity, benefiting both the scout and those in need.