05/04/2026

Arizona's Population Boom Brakes in 2025 Amid Immigration Dip

Arizona's meteoric population growth hit the brakes in 2025, with metro areas adding just 67,394 residents — a sharp slowdown driven by plunging international migration. The Grand Canyon State still ranked seventh nationally, but the chill raises questions for housing, jobs and an aging workforce. Phoenix led the pack, outpacing most U.S. metros despite the nationwide freeze.

May 4

Maricopa Supervisors Back Wittmann Residents, Block BNSF Rail Hub Push

May 4

Arizona GOP House Passes $17.9B Budget; Hobbs Eyes Talks

May 4

Gilbert Teen Arrested Again: New Charges for Revenge Porn Campaign

Gilbert police arrested 19-year-old Elijah Deshong on 34 counts after investigators alleged he violated his plea agreement by repeatedly contacting his victim, tampering with her social media accounts, and distributing explicit images online over a yearlong period. The case marks a dramatic escalation in what prosecutors describe as a systematic campaign of harassment and sexual exploitation.

May 4

Phoenix Cops Smash Drug Ring Smuggling into AZ Prisons

May 4

Phoenix Hits Record 118° in August Heat Wave Inferno

Phoenix shattered its all-time August temperature record Thursday, soaring to 118 degrees Fahrenheit amid a brutal heat wave gripping the Desert Southwest. The extreme scorch marks the second straight day of record-breaking highs, with warnings persisting through Friday evening. Relief looms over the weekend, but triple-digit heat remains the norm.

May 4