The state Senate unanimously approved a measure in the hopes of reducing the thefts of catalytic converters. The proposal would give police more tools to arrest someone other than a scrap metal dealer in possession of a catalytic converter.

Officials in neighboring Sonora say the arrival of a direct commercial flight will boost tourism in one of the state’s most popular beach destinations: Rocky Point.

As the calendar rolls into May, the deadline for Arizonans to replace their state-issued ID with an approved travel ID is one year away. State Motor Vehicle Department spokesperson Bill Lamoreaux says it’s best not to wait.

Scott Smith oversaw Valley Metro as its CEO beginning in February 2016 on an interim basis and served until this April. He spoke with The Show about his tenure with Valley Metro and about the current political atmosphere in Arizona.

A federal judge effectively ended the Biden administration’s mask mandate on public transport, including airplanes, this week. And almost immediately, major airlines and airports around the country told travelers they can shed their masks.

A federal judge this week struck down the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's order requiring masks on airplanes and other forms of mass transit. That includes Valley Metro’s trains and buses.

Since 2017, Waymo has used the East Valley as its pilot site for its autonomous vehicles. The company is now expanding driverless service to San Francisco and, eventually, downtown Phoenix.

Tensions seem to be easing at the Texas border, after days of delays and blockades that stemmed from new inspections on northbound commercial vehicles imposed by Republican Gov. Greg Abbott. The showdown pushed some additional cargo traffic to Arizona’s border.

Gas prices in the U.S. are at near-record highs right now. And Arizona’s prices have been even higher than the national average. But just south of the border, gas prices remain low. So we are starting to see Americans head south of the border to fill up their tanks.