Squash plays an important role in the diets and cultures of Native Americans and Indigenous peoples of Mexico. But a half-inch long, flat-backed pest can wreak havoc on the plants if left unchecked. Now, a chance discovery solves a long-standing mystery about squash bugs – and the answer could help control their populations.

TikTokers hungry for content are celebrating record high temperatures by holding dashboard cookouts. Through KJZZ's Q&AZ project, one listener wanted to know: Is it really OK to bake cookies inside your car in Phoenix? Or is it a recipe for disappointment?
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Glendale has had a landscape rebate program since the 1980s. The city just raised the amount of money water customers can have refunded if they switch from grass to desert landscape — and added new rebates for some washing machines and toilets that save water.

The city of Phoenix is looking to charge owners of short-term rental properties a fee for permits and renewals. Officials say the fee would help to offset any administrative costs.

Officials from the Coconino National Forest and city of Flagstaff are collaborating on a project to fix a critical piece of water infrastructure.

Universal health care is one of the cornerstone promises of Mexico’s president. And he says he’s making progress in bringing state leaders on board with a plan to federalize the system.

The representatives cite a state law that says unclaimed firearms must be sold to a business authorized to dispose of weapons under state and federal law.

Phase one of a makeover at the Maricopa County Ballot Tabulation Center in downtown Phoenix is underway. On Thursday, County Elections Director Scott Jarrett spoke about some of the changes
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Arizona Helping Hands is filling more than 4,000 backpacks with school supplies. They'll be donated to some of the state's foster families over the next few weeks.