Arizona's House passes HB 2429, allowing Phoenix to enforce stricter limits on short-term rentals near airports to address safety and occupancy concerns.

Phoenix police arrested 22-year-old Keon Joubert for a downtown shooting near Civic Plaza that critically injured one and wounded three others.

Applied Materials, ASML, and EMD Electronics are expanding in Chandler, creating 500 semiconductor jobs with over $228 million in investments.

Mesa High School and nearby schools were locked down on Feb 1, 2025, during a manhunt for armed robbery suspect Thomas Zavala.

President Trump extended the Iran war ceasefire on April 21, 2026, prompting mixed reactions from Maricopa County Republicans.

Maricopa County Superior Court dismissed Democrats' challenge, ruling Arizona Independent Redistricting Commission complied with Open Meeting Law.

Maricopa deputies seized over 1.1 million fentanyl pills, 455 lbs of meth, $4M cash, and 41 guns in a Mesa cartel-linked drug bust.

A recall petition against Maricopa County Supervisor Leezah Sun over 2026 election security claims faces legal challenges after signature disqualifications.

Phoenix police arrested a 17-year-old suspect in the April 17 homicide of his cousin after a high-speed chase and crash near Loop 101.

Tucson City Council approved a $200M renovation of Tucson House to create 358 affordable housing units for low-income seniors by 2028.