A 16-year-old Gilbert teen, Preston Lord, died after an assault outside a restaurant in October 2025, prompting multiple arrests and murder charges.

Kevin González, an 18-year-old Phoenix teen with terminal cancer, flew to Mexico to reunite with his deported parents, halting treatment before his death.

Tucson City Council approved a $100M LIGHTHOUSE 3.0 bond program to support affordable housing and first-time homebuyers in Pima County starting 2024.

A federal court in Tucson upheld Pima County's voter ID policy, allowing provisional ballots without photo ID for the upcoming primaries.

Phoenix police investigate armed robberies in Tempe and Phoenix from Oct-Nov 2025, leading to arrests and recovery of stolen property.

Mesa City Council approved zoning changes for business park expansion, raising traffic concerns and calls for better transit and pedestrian infrastructure.

The Horseshoe Fire burned 300 acres northeast of Phoenix, with crews protecting utility lines and properties amid 10 mph winds.

Runoff into Lake Powell is forecasted at a record low 800,000 acre-feet in 2026, threatening Arizona’s water supply amid historic drought conditions.

At least six Union Pacific rail cars derailed near Casa Grande, Arizona, on May 8, 2026; cause and official statements are pending.

Phoenix firefighters are battling the Horseshoe Fire near Horseshoe Lake, which has burned 300 acres and is threatening homes and utility lines.