Noah Pennington, 19, gets 3 years for East Valley assaults involving aggravated assault, robbery, and drug possession.

GOP activist Lorraine Pellegrino pled guilty to filing a false instrument related to the 2020 election in Arizona, marking the case's first conviction.

The Metrocenter mall in Phoenix is nearing demolition and will be transformed into a $850 million mixed-use space with residential units and commercial areas.

Maricopa County may break last year's record of 645 heat deaths, with 66 confirmed this year and 447 under investigation. Half the deaths are among the homeless, who represent less than 1% of the population.

Sharon Skinner is Mesa Public Library's Writer in Residence this fall, offering one-on-one writing consultations and workshops, with expertise in speculative fiction. Her program is funded by the Arizona State Library and IMLS.

Phoenix launches its "Partner with a Principal" program involving local leaders in school operations, while ASU receives a $25 million donation for real estate programs.

Arizona's Superintendent of Public Instruction, Tom Horne, responds to criticism about the mismanagement of federal school funds during his predecessor's term, emphasizing corrective actions were taken.

Peoria unveils its new Aviation Unit with a launch event that will include remarks from city officials and showcases the strategic addition to local emergency services.

Chandler's City Council primary results show OD Harris and Jennifer Hawkins in the lead, with Christine Ellis and Joseph Yang heading to a runoff. The results are unofficial until certified.

ADOT is making rapid progress on interim repairs to a damaged portion of SR 88, with plans to reopen it for high-clearance four-wheel drive vehicles by September.

Governor Katie Hobbs appoints legal expert Lee Stein to the Arizona Board of Regents, bringing his extensive law career and educational involvement to the governing body.

The "Growing Goodyear" podcast discusses Goodyear, Arizona's downtown transformation with new businesses and restaurants in the GSQ area, marking a shift from building a traditional mall.

Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs announced GADA's reactivation to fund infrastructure in rural and tribal communities, aiming to allocate $50-$100 million in the next year.