Once a sleepy agricultural community, Gilbert, Arizona, is now one of the fastest-growing destinations for homebuyers and seasonal visitors looking to escape the brutal winters of the Midwest and East Coast. The former dairy-farming hub has exploded, skyrocketing from a mere 5,700 residents in 1980 to more than 275,000 today.

Gilbert police pulled the car over near McQueen and Baseline roads after Chandler police called about a road rage incident.

Investigators have announced new information about a shooting involving Phoenix police that left a suspect dead and a victim injured earlier this month.

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State representatives have approved legislation to create a new crime of ``swarming'' that police and prosecutors say they need to bring serious charges against gang members who assault others.

The Gilbert Road Bridge in Maricopa County has officially opened, promising improved traffic and economic development.