Longtime Benton Resident Mary Lou Smith Dies at 79
Smith worked as a certified nursing assistant and is survived by her husband, children, and grandchildren.
Small Plane Crashes into Backyard in Phoenix Neighborhood, 3 Injured
Brian Cole returns to coach Phoenix Cortez football team
Weather
Plane Crashes into Home Near Phoenix Airport
Commuter plane bound for Deer Valley Airport goes down in residential neighborhood.

Small Plane Crashes Into Phoenix Backyard, Injuring 3
Commuter aircraft went down on approach to Deer Valley Airport
Small Plane Crashes Into Phoenix Home, Injuring 3
Authorities investigating cause of incident near Deer Valley Airport
Crime
Former Arizona AG Official Pleads Guilty to Stealing, Reselling Mail
Vanessa Hickman, ex-division chief under Attorney General Kris Mayes, faces deferred prison sentence

Agent with Arizona Attorney General's Office Involved in Fatal Shooting of Mesa Woman
47-year-old Dulance Morin was named as the person involved in the shooting that killed 32-year-old Maria Lewis.
Arizona Teens Killed in Camping Shooting
Autopsies reveal both victims were shot in the head
Entertainment
Sticky Fingers Announce North American Tour
The Australian rock band will hit the road for a series of shows across the continent.

Indie Artist Indigo De Souza Announces Phoenix Concert
The North Carolina-based singer-songwriter will perform at the Crescent Ballroom in March.
Moontour, Wildflower Mind, and Suntwist to Perform at Valley Bar
The Phoenix concert event features three local indie bands on February 28, 2026.
Politics
Thousands Rally at Arizona Capitol for March for Life
U.S. Rep. Andy Biggs and other anti-abortion advocates gather for annual protest

Protesters, Iranians clash in Phoenix over war in Middle East
Demonstrations at Wesley Bolin Plaza turn confrontational over U.S. policy toward Iran
Arizona Bill to Limit Corporate Home Ownership Fails to Advance
Proposed legislation aimed at curbing corporate real estate investment did not receive a hearing in the state legislature.
Economics
New Arizona HEAT Center to Open Soon in Phoenix
The economic hub aims to connect employers, sponsors, and talent through workforce development initiatives.

Gen Z Could Become 'Poorest' Generation Since Great Depression, Senator Warns
Ruben Gallego says barriers to homeownership may leave Gen Z financially disadvantaged.
Colorado River Crisis Fails to Force Deal From States
Dire projections and historically low snowpack have not yet pushed the seven states that share the Colorado River to come to an agreement on its future management.