Metro Phoenix and swaths of Phoenix were under a freeze warning through Wednesday. Here's how cold it could get, maps of affected areas and more.

An Arizona truck driver is facing serious allegations of kidnapping a 12-year-old girl from Phoenix and sexually abusing her. On New Year's Eve Liam Wallace, 27, was arrested and charged with crimes related to child sex trafficking.

Arizona State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Horne is calling for improved school safety weeks after an armed man was stopped inside a campus in southern Arizona who threatened to cause harm.

Republican Rep. Andy Biggs is exploring a run for Arizona governor in 2026, setting up a potential battle with Donald Trump's pick.

The article outlines Arizona's contentious history with recognizing Martin Luther King Jr. Day as a state holiday and the eventual voter approval in 1992.

La Piazza Al Forno in Glendale, known for its wood-fired Neapolitan pizzas, is closing after nearly 18 years.

For the northbound lanes, restrictions can occur between 6 p.m. and 6 a.m. until Thursday morning, the Arizona Department of Transportation posted Sunday on X, formerly Twitter. For the southbound lanes, they can occur between 7 p.m. and 7 a.m. until Saturday morning.

Amazon has paused drone deliveries after a crash at its test site in Oregon. However, the company says this isn't the main reason for the pause.

At 2 p.m., Nathan Wayne Entrekin, of Cottonwood, Arizona, will be pleading guilty before U.S. District Judge Florence Pan. Entrekin joined in the #CapitolRiot dressed like the Book of Mormon figure Captain Moroni. @wusa9 @EricFlackTV pic.twitter.com/FVLVWMfId2

The Arizona Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big. Arizona offers Powerball, Mega Millions, The Pick, Triple Twist, Fantasy 5 and Pick 3 as well as Scratchers, Quick Draw and Fast Play.

According to the new report, 47 of Arizona’s 207 districts are at high risk of exceeding their budgets and 47 districts are redirecting capital improvement money to pay basic operational expenses. Forty-six districts are experiencing a significant drop in student enrollment, which means they will have no extra funds to handle unexpected costs.

Here's a breakdown of The Arizona Republic's Top 10 boys basketball players from Jan. 13-20, including MLK Day. Vote in our poll for top overall.