Phoenix-area school districts plan multiple campus closures and boundary changes for 2026-27 due to declining enrollment and budget pressures.

Arizona lawmakers disputed border security funding and immigration enforcement measures during final budget talks, debating a potential $23 million increase.

Tempe City Council approved $26.5M in contracts to advance the Refresh Tempe project, enhancing Mill Avenue with new apartments, retail, and improved…

Scottsdale police arrested three suspects linked to a luxury car theft ring that altered VINs and rented stolen vehicles on Turo in the North Valley.

A Maricopa County judge sentenced a former Mesa contractor for fraud related to public-school renovation projects involving payments for uncompleted work.

Maricopa County approved a $42 million expansion to increase capacity at the South Phoenix emergency shelter for people experiencing homelessness.

Mesa Public Schools board reversed cuts and restored library staff positions after parent and teacher concerns about student access to resources.

Phoenix firefighters battled a large warehouse fire in Maryvale, prompting evacuations and causing freeway backups near 19th Avenue and Deer Valley Road.

The Pima County Board kept Sheriff Chris Nanos in office but referred perjury allegations to Arizona's Attorney General for investigation.

Pima County supervisors unanimously requested an independent probe into Sheriff Chris Nanos over election-related misconduct allegations.