Toys R Us will begin going-out-of-business sales in February at six stores in Arizona slated to close in April.

Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction Diane Douglas has applauded Gov. Doug Ducey's budget plans.

Arizona Department of Water Resources Director Tom Buschatzke and other experts recently briefed state legislators on some of the challenges they face in meeting Arizona’s water demands.

The Gilbert Rotary -- a service organization made up of local business, professional and civic leaders -- will host a “Trivia Night” fundraiser March 2 at the Southeast Regional Library Shakespeare Room.

The City of Surprise has released its procurement schedule for some of the bond projects that voters approved in November.

The cities of Avondale and Goodyear and Estrella Mountain Community College are hosting the CulturePOP Block Party for the sixth year.

The Goodyear Arts & Culture Commission is hosting an interactive lecture series featuring prominent local African-American artists Jimmy James Green and Kris Rhymes.

The Arizona Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Division has released specialty license plates commemorating Luke Air Force Base, the Arizona Science Center and the Barrett-Jackson Auto Auction.

Gov. Doug Ducey recently released his Executive Budget for fiscal year 2019 following his Education Budget plan.

The City of Avondale has launched an open online system, NextRequest, to process public records requests.

Cochise County is seeking to fill vacancies on two of its school district governing boards and is now accepting applications from interested residents.

In an effort to increase operational efficiency, Cochise County officials have transferred special district management to the clerk of the board of supervisors.

The Coconino County Board of Supervisors recently appointed James Jayne to serve as the county's interim manager after the current manager Cynthia Seelhammer announced her resignation.

The traffic section of the Mesa Police Department has been awarded over $500,000 in grants from the Governor's Office of Highway Safety to support the department's DUI enforcement and promotions of roadway safety.

Marana Police Department Officer Erin Ysaguirre has become the first woman police officer to be honored by the Southern Arizona Law Enforcement Foundation with its Unsung Heroes Award.

During his recent State of the State Address, Gov. Doug Ducey stressed the need to make education a top priority for the state, which has added $1.7 billion for K-12 education over the last three years, including specific investments for teacher pay for the first time in over a decade.

During his State of the State address, Gov. Doug Ducey called on lawmakers to expand the state's Second Chance Centers at prisons and also announced a new ID program to ensure individuals leaving prison have a needed tool to successfully re-enter society.

Kinder Morgan natural gas has proposed a new $40 million gas compressor station in Cochise County as part of its existing El Paso Natural Gas Co. pipeline system, a move estimated to bring 50 local jobs and generate about $1.1 million in yearly state and local tax revenue.

Cochise County is encouraging its local communities to be a part of the county's major health initiative designed to address health, social and economic factors.

The Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport will be home to SkyBridge Arizona's new operations, a move that is expected to create 17,000 direct and indirect jobs and marks the first international air cargo hub which will house Mexican and U.S. Customs.