Arizona’s new 5-point dust storm scale debuts as 2026 monsoon season opens
Arizona introduced a new five-point PHX-DUST scale to classify dust storm severity based on PM10 levels as the 2026 monsoon season begins.
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West Nile virus cases increasing in Maricopa County
Maricopa County reports 25 West Nile virus cases and two deaths through June 18, 2026, up from 10 cases and no deaths last year.
Woman dies from injuries suffered in Pima County car crash
A 74-year-old woman died after being struck by a vehicle Monday near the I-19 southbound off-ramp and Esperanza Boulevard in Green Valley.
EVIT-districts fight awaits judge’s ruling in Chandler
A Maricopa County judge will hear arguments April 21 in a dispute over control and funding of EVIT programs involving Chandler Unified and eight other…
Arizona Strengthens Protections For Public Shooting Ranges
Arizona Rep. Selina Bliss introduced a bill requiring legislative approval for closures of state-owned public shooting ranges to prevent unapproved…
Coconino County Board of Supervisors approve budget for 2026-27 fiscal year
The Coconino County Board of Supervisors approved a $443 million budget for the 2026 fiscal year after public input.
Chandler councilmember to sue own city, Scottsdale for $5M each
Chandler Councilmember Jane Poston plans to sue Chandler and Scottsdale for $5 million each over alleged damage from an FBI investigation rumor.
Community adored house for over 100 years in Tucson torn down in 4 hours
The historic Anne Lester House in Tucson's Jefferson Park was demolished in four hours on March 6, 2026, amid redevelopment near UA.
AZ man sentenced for F-35 laser strikes
William Wilson of Arizona was sentenced to 10 months in prison for aiming a laser pointer at F-35 jets near Luke Air Force Base during training flights.
Bicyclist in critical condition after hit-and-run collision in Phoenix
Bicyclist Richard D. Miller was critically injured in a hit-and-run near 35th Ave and El Caminito Dr in Phoenix and died nine days later.